10th March 2023.  What a spectacular day that was enjoyed by everyone. The weather for perfect, snow with sunshine for our P7 Jarl Squad led by Jade  aka Lagertha-  the victorious shield maiden  to walk through the ranks to follow the fire engine down to the pitch to set light to the galley, built by John, which has sat for 3 years in the school hall, waiting for this moment.  It was great to be joined by many parents and members of the community  as well as the fire service and marshals.  Thank you all.  Guiser Jarl Jimmy aka Einar Hjaltendingur and his squad joined us in the school  hall in the afternoon for a rousing version of the Up Helly Aa song as well as the school’s own Jimmy the Jarl song.  A great time was had by all. Thanks again for all came along to support this wonderful day.

We have received notice that all schools in Shetland are to close early today due to snow!

We will only be closing slightly early and are expecting the buses to arrive at 2:45pm.

Parents/Carers who are with us for the Jarl Squad visit can take their child/ren home afterwards – please just ensure their class teacher is aware.

If there are any changes to your child’s normal home-time arrangements please email or ring the office before 2:45pm to let us know!

All school and nurseries closed again today due to ongoing weather conditions.  Teachers will be posting  a learning activities to do at home either on the class blog pages or on  Teams. Take care everyone.

Just to make parents aware that the Primary 1/2 trip to the Lerwick Observatory has been cancelled for health and safety reasons.  The site is very snowy and icy and the staff feel it is safer to postpone rather than go ahead.

Apologies for the last minute information but discussions have been going on and weather dependent.  We hope to rearrange this trip and will inform you in due course as to when it will be.

Mrs Inkster

All Schools and Early Year Settings are closed today due to the snowy conditions.

Please keep an eye out for further updates for tomorrow.

newsletter 03.03.23

Thanks to pupil council and parent council for organising the discos. The children had a fab time , enjoying the marvelous DJing  and the half time ice cream. Even nursery was able to join in!  

Newsletter 20.02.23

Dear Parents and Carers,

Industrial action affecting schools and early learning and childcare settings, Tuesday 28 February 2023 and Wednesday 01 March 2023.

Shetland Islands Council have been informed that members of three teaching unions, the Education Institute for Scotland (EIS), the Scottish Secondary Teachers Association (SSTA) and the NASUWT have voted to undertake industrial action on Tuesday 28 February 2023 and Wednesday 01 March 2023.

Therefore, Dunrossness Primary school will be closed for children and young people on Tuesday 28 February 2023 and Wednesday 01 March 2023.

The Early learning and Childcare setting will be open as normal.

NOOSC  will be open all day on Wednesday 1^st March 9am to 4.30pm for child care.

I will write to you again, if there are any further developments or changes to the position on the planned closure days, ahead of Tuesday 28 February 2023.

Yours sincerely,

Gina Finch