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

28-01-2025 09:00: P7's to Blair High Visit (AM)
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Start Time: 28-01-2025 09:00

End Time: 28-01-2025 12:00

28-01-2025 12:30: Lunch Menu
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Start Time: 28-01-2025 12:30

End Time: 28-01-2025 13:15

Additional Info: Cheese & Crackers (V). Red Meal: Macaroni Cheese with Crusty Bread (V). Blue Meal: Traditional Mince with Yorkshire Pudding & Mashed Potatoes. Orange Meal: Chicken Mayo Wrap with Salad Selection. Sides: Vegetable Medley. (V) Vegetarian (Ve) Vegan

29-01-2025 12:30: Lunch Menu
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Start Time: 29-01-2025 12:30

End Time: 29-01-2025 13:15

Additional Info: Red Meal: Pasta Bolognese with Garlic & Herb Bread. Blue Meal: Cheese Sandwich with Coleslaw (V). Orange Meal: Chicken Fillet in Tomato Sauce with Roast Potatoes. Sides: Broccoli. Dessert: Tiffin with Mandarins (V). (V) Vegetarian

30-01-2025 12:30: Lunch Menu
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Start Time: 30-01-2025 12:30

End Time: 30-01-2025 13:15

Additional Info: Red Meal: Quorn Dog Roll** with Potato Wedges (V). Blue Meal: Chilli Loaded Wedges (Ve). Orange Meal: Cauliflower Cheese with Crusty Bread (V). Sides: Peas. Dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream with Peaches (V). ** May Contain Sesame (V) Vegetarian (Ve) Vegan

31-01-2025 12:30: Lunch Menu
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Start Time: 31-01-2025 12:30

End Time: 31-01-2025 13:15

Additional Info: Lentil & Tomato Soup (Ve). Red Meal: Chicken & Tomato Pasta with Crusty Bread. Blue Meal: Breaded Fish with Chips. Orange Meal: Chickpea & Sweetcorn Mayo Wrap with Salad Selection (V). Sides: Peas & Sweetcorn. (V) Vegetarian (Ve) Vegan

Messages

Global School Play Day.

Global School Play Day. (GSPD) is on Wednesday 5th of February. We kindly ask that your child brings in a non-electrical toy from home. During a designated free play time in class children will have the opportunity t engage with their toys and experience the benefits of learning through play.
 

27-01-2025

Don't miss out of Child Benefit

Hello,

We want to make sure parents and carers are getting all the support they’re entitled to, so we’re getting in touch with some important information on Child Benefit. 
 
In April 2024, the amount people can earn before they start paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge increased to £60,000.   
 
For parents and carers who have not yet claimed Child Benefit, or who opted out of payments and have income between £60,000 and £80,000, it can now be financially worth their while to claim. The easiest way to do this is on the HMRC app or online.  
 
We’d really appreciate your help in sharing this information with families, so we’ve attached a handy toolkit with content ready to share on your channels.  
 
We’ve also included some messages to help parents and carers access their proof of entitlement online or on the app, which may be useful when applying for school places. 
 
Many thanks,

HMRC




 

Child Benefit HICBC changes resource pack - January 2025.pdf
17-01-2025

NHS Tayside CAMHS Neurodevelopment Parent Portal

We are excited to update you with the news that The NHS Tayside CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Parent Portal is now open to all.

The Portal is a valuable resource for parents and carers of children with neurodevelopmental differences, offering expert advice, practical strategies, and useful tools to help families in understanding and supporting their child. We’ve created a space where parents can find trusted information on:
• Understanding neurodevelopmental differences
• Strategies for everyday challenges
• Access to relevant resources

We believe this platform is a great asset to work with families, and alongside our online courses (see attached flyer) is helping to empower parents and carers as they navigate their child’s journey.

Please feel free to share this resource with families you support, using this short video https://youtu.be/XRiZWqFUEig and attached flyer, and encourage them to visit the site at www.nhstaysidecamhs.co.uk.

Best wishes,
The MHEO Team
 

Portal Poster Advertising (002).pdf
17-01-2025

Attendance update

Dear Parent/Carer

At the beginning of the school year, I communicated with all parents to emphasise the importance of school attendance and the detrimental effects that regular absences can have on pupils’ education. Please find attached further communication regarding school attendance. 

Many thanks
Joanna Robertson 
Headteacher 

Attendance letter - term 3 2025.pdf
08-01-2025

After School Activities

All After School Activities will start the week commencing Monday 13th January except for Messy Church (P1-P3) which will not start until Monday 20th January.

08-01-2025

After school clubs

We are delighted to share with you a list of extra-curricular clubs we are offering next term. Please sign up using the link in the letter attached for clubs you would like your child to participate in.




 

After school clubs - term 3.docx
07-01-2025

P1 Registration Week

P1 Registration Week for pupils starting school in August 2025 is this week: 6th – 10th January 2025.

To enrol your child at Rattray Primary please complete an online form, which you can find here.

Our office are able to assist any parents with completing this form if you have any issues.

Who should be registered for P1?

  • Only children of school age and who live in our school catchment area. (Note that the online form has a built-in council tax check)
  • Nursery pupils who live in our school catchment who are currently in oour nursery and who will be continuing to P1 at your school.

Required address proofs: (at least one)
Council Tax Bill and Utility Bill (both documents required)* Preferred
Solicitor Confirm Purchase ** Acceptable
Copy of Lease Document Acceptable
* The Council Tax Bill must be held in the name of the parent enrolling the pupil. A letter from Council Tax confirming the parent lives at the address will be considered as a temporary arrangement and is not accepted as an appropriate proof of address – they must be named as the account holder on the bill.

Internet printouts of utility bills are accepted if the address is clearly stated.

**The Solicitor Confirm Purchase letter must indicate that the missives have been concluded and state a confirmed date of entry before the first day of the new school session.

Advice to parent/carers of children who do not live in your school catchment area, but wish to register for Rattray Primary

A registration cannot be accepted for non-catchment pupils.  Parents/carers must complete a Placing Request Application Form, available via the PKC website.  If submitting a placing request, the parent should not register at their local catchment school. A registration will be made for them at their catchment school, automatically and should your placing request be successful this registration will be moved to Rattray.

All Placing Request applications should be completed online by parents no later than 15th March 2025. 


 

06-01-2025

After School Club Reminder

As previously corresponded there will be no after school clubs next week. All will resume in the New Year. Thank you. 

10-12-2024

Arts & Craft after school club Cancelled

Arts & Craft after School Club is Cancelled tonight please collect your child from school at 3.20pm

10-12-2024

After School Cricket Cancelled

IMPORTANT: After school Cricket on Wednesday 11th December is cancelled. Please pick up your child at 15:20.
Thank you.
Rattray Primary School

09-12-2024