Whalsay School are looking forward to celebrating King Charles III upcoming Coronation!

We have various events planned in school to mark this momentous occasion:

Friday 5th May

Coronation Lunch – All pupils in Nursery, Primary and Secondary will sit together to enjoy a Coronation Lunch. They will go home as normal at 2pm.

Fancy Dress – Pupils are encouraged to come to school dressed up as ‘Best of British’ theme or are welcome to wear red, blue or white.

Monday 8th May

The Big Help Out – To mark The King’s Coronation, thousands of organisations across the country are getting together to help out in the local community as part of The Big Help Out. We are hoping the weather will be favourable to allow us to carrying out a Voar Redd Up from Fernlea to the School to acknowledge our links between the two settings.  To ensure all Primary classes can be involved, we are looking for parent helpers to support with the event.  If you would like to help out between 11:00am and 12:30pm please complete this form –  The Big Help Out (office.com)

Coronation Afternoon Teas – Pupils suggested having a fundraiser for the Coronation with some money going to charity and the rest supporting with activities and resources in school.  As a result, we would like to invite all parents, carers and the wider Whalsay community to the Primary School from 3.00pm – 5.00pm for afternoon teas.  There will be a selection of sandwiches, savoury and sweet treats available.  There is no set price, we are asking for donations instead, which will be gratefully received at the door.  Primary 7 will also have various stalls set up (50p/£1 per go).
Please note that all pupils must be accompanied by an adult in the canteen.  For any Secondary pupils wishing to attend at 3pm, parents can collect them from the Secondary.  Buses will be as normal.

Open Afternoon – The Primary and Nursery departments will be open during the teas for people to have a look around.  There will be work on display from classes throughout the Primary related to Britain and the King’s Coronation.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎉👑