Welcome to the website of Rattray Primary School

We hope you will find the information contained on our website useful.

Headteacher's Welcome Message

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the website of Rattray Primary School. Some of you may already be familiar with our school, others we welcome for the first time. 

The basic aim of Rattray Primary School is to provide the best education possible for all our pupils. We are very proud of our school and the warm, positive ethos it provides. Learning is at the heart of everything we do.  We understand the importance of creating an environment which is secure, trusting, productive and happy, where our pupils can achieve their potential through learning experiences that are enjoyable and purposeful, and which take account of an individual’s needs and interests. At Rattray, we aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum, which enhances the all-round development of our pupils. We also recognise the importance of developing the qualities and skills necessary for children to cope and indeed thrive in an ever-changing world.

Rattray is a very special school with a real family feel about it.  You notice our school vision 'together we all can'.  This was developed with parents and pupils and emphasises our focus on working in partnership with parents/carers and our local community. At Rattray we strive to promote and develop our core values which are Learning, Included, Nurtured and Kind.  If you notice, the first letter of these values spell out LINK.  We work hard to help  children make links across their learning and to make sure that we, as a school link with our parent groups, our partner services and our fantastic community.  

Mrs Joanna Robertson
Headteacher
November 2022




Dates

25-03-2024 09:00: Health Week
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Start Time: 25-03-2024 09:00

End Time: 29-03-2024 15:20

26-03-2024 14:15: Open Afternoon - Class Focus
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Start Time: 26-03-2024 14:15

End Time: 26-03-2024 15:20

20-05-2024 09:00: P7 Residential Week Lendrick Muir (Pupils Only)
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Start Time: 20-05-2024 09:00

End Time: 24-05-2024 12:00

24-05-2024 12:20: Summer BBQ
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Start Time: 24-05-2024 12:20

End Time: 24-05-2024 13:20

29-05-2024 13:30: School Sports Day
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Start Time: 29-05-2024 13:30

End Time: 29-05-2024 15:20

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Comic Relief (Red Nose) Day – Friday 15th March

Reminder: Tomorrow the pupils and staff can come to school in ‘topsy turvy clothes, dressed in red or have crazy hair.  We ask that each family donate £1 (or more if you can) for the day, you can do this through parentpay. Many thanks

 

14-03-2024

Adult Learning Open Days

The Eastern CLD team at PKC are holding an Adult Learning Open Day at Rattray Community Connect on Tuesday 12ve March from 12pm-3pm, for anyone to come along and find out more about the courses. Please see attached poster for more information.

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11-03-2024

Parents Evening 2024

Dear Parents/Carer

Please see attached information for parents evening and info on how to book.

Thanks

Rattray Staff

Parent Letter March 24.docx
Parent Guide.docx
27-02-2024

Best Start Grant application window closes 29th February 2024

Best Start Grant School Age Payment - Applications Close Soon

If you have have children that were born between 1 March 2018 and 28 February 2019 and are under 18 or receive a qualifying benefit:
• Universal Credit
• Tax Credits
• Housing Benefit
• Income Support
• Pension Credit
• income-based Jobseekers Allowance
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance

You should be entitled to a one off payment of £294.70 per child from Social Security Scotland through the Best Start Grant School Age Payment.

Applications must be made by the 29th February 2024.

Applications can be made online - How to apply - https://www.mygov.scot/best-start-grant-best-start-foods and usually take around 15 minutes to complete or by phoning 0800 182 2222.

 

19-02-2024

In-service days and holidays

Gentle reminder. School will be closed for pupils on In-Service day: Wednesday 14 February 2024 and Occasional holidays: Thursday 15 February and Friday 16 February 2024. 
 

12-02-2024

P5 & P6

P5 and P6 will be working with clay tomorrow  (Tuesday 13th February)
Please encourage your child to bring an old baggy t-shirt or shirt to help keep their clothes as clean as we can!
Many Thanks 
Mrs Johnstone and Mrs Strachan
 

12-02-2024

EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT DROP IN AT RATTRAY COMMUNITY CONNECT

Please find attached information regarding an upcoming  Employment support drop in at Rattray community connect on the 20th February from 10-12:30.

The organisers want to engage with parents and let them know about services that are on offer regarding employability support, financial aid, and training opportunities.

 

Futures For Families Overview.pdf
PES FfF Good Stories.docx
08-02-2024

Families Empowering Communities poster at RattrayPS

Please find attached the Families Empowering Communities poster 

Poster.docx
23-01-2024

Winter Break

Gentle reminder: School closes at 12:00 tomorrow for Winter Break
 

21-12-2023

Reminder: Christmas at the ‘Hub’

Christmas at the ‘Hub’ - Friday 15th December 2.15pm

All the classes will be joined together in singing some festive favourites in the Rattray Community Connect building (The Hub) from. This will be held on Friday 15th December at 2:15pm. Entry to the event is a ‘foodbank donation’ and Christmas jumpers/clothing is a must! Max 2 tickets per family.

Many thanks

15-12-2023