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

09-03-2026: Nursery Parent Contact Sessions
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Start Time: 09-03-2026

End Time: All Day Event

11-03-2026 17:00: Parent Contact 3
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Start Time: 11-03-2026 17:00

End Time: 11-03-2026 19:30

12-03-2026 16:00: Parent Contact 4
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Start Time: 12-03-2026 16:00

End Time: 12-03-2026 18:30

16-03-2026: Young Carer's Day
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Start Time: 16-03-2026

End Time: All Day Event

21-03-2026: Comic Relief Day
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Start Time: 21-03-2026

End Time: All Day Event

Messages

Parent contact

Dear Parent/Carer Parents’ Evening Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th March 2026 - Online Appointment Booking I would like to invite you to participate in our Parents’ Evening on Wednesday 18th March (5pm to 7.30pm) and Thursday 19th March (4pm to 6.30pm). The school has a new and hopefully easy-to-use online appointment booking system. This allows you to choose your own ten-minute appointment with teachers. On selection of your appointment time, you will be required to fill in some details. Please use your child’s name, but your own email address. The booking system is split into telephone appointments and in person appoints. If booking a telephone appointment, please leave the phone number you wish to be called on in the relevant box. After booking you will receive an email confirming your appointments. Appointments can be made from Monday 2 nd March until Monday 16th March at 11.55pm. Should you wish to make any changes after this date please contact the school office.

booking system guidance.pdf
Parent Contact March 26.pdf
02-03-2026

World Book Day Menu

World Book Day 2026 is on Thursday 5th March and Tayside Contracts will be supporting the charity’s mission to encourage children to discover the fun of reading.

To celebrate World Book Day and the National Year of Reading 2026, please find attached our World Book Day menu posters for nursery and primary school, these will not be available to pre-order on ParentPay on the day so please encourage your child to choose in class on this day as the menus will be as different.

This theme day will replace the “Census Day” option on adapted menus meaning parents should follow adapted menus for when each of the following menu items appear on the standard menu:

• Crispy Chicken Goujons
• Pork Sausages
• Warming Chilli Carne

If a parent/guardian has any concerns around the World Book Day options, please contact schoolmeals@tayside-contracts.co.uk

Thank you

25-26 - Primary World Book Day Menu.pdf
25-26 - Nursey World Book Day Menu.pdf
24-02-2026

Scabies

Dear Parent/Carer,

We have been made aware of increased incidences of scabies in the local community. Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites that spread through close, prolonged skin-to-skin contact. 

Please see attached for more information

scabies - parent letter .docx
20-02-2026

School Events, Excursions and Parent Helpers

Please find attached updated information and guidance for parent helpers for any upcoming excursions 

School Events Excursions and Parent Helpers.docx
10-02-2026

Parent and family learning

We are delighted to be hosting a series of parenting sessions for children aged 3-6 years old. These sessions will be held in our school every Wednesday (10am to 12noon) from February 25th until 17th June and will be facilitated by the Parenting and Family Learning Team. If you are interested in attending, please email parenting@pkc.gov.uk or get in touch with school office or Mrs Robertson in our nursery. 

Additionally, there will similar sessions running at Newhill Primary every Thursday (10am to 12 noon) from 19th February to 11th June. These sessions will be aimed at parents of children aged 8 to 12 years old. If you are interested in attending, please email parenting@pkc.gov.uk. 
 

Rattray Basic - Feb - June 2026.pdf
03-02-2026

Global Play Day


? Global School Play Day – Wednesday 4th February
On Wednesday 4th February, we will be taking part in Global School Play Day (GSPD), a worldwide celebration of child‑led, unstructured play.
Children are welcome to bring in a toy or game from home to use during our free‑play session.
(Please avoid electronic or battery‑operated toys)
Thank you for your support — we’re looking forward to a fun day of creativity, imagination, and play! ??
    

02-02-2026

Priority Family Group Consultation

Please find attached information for Priority family group interview and consultation information 

CPDP - Poster 2 (2).pdf
30-01-2026

January newsletter

Dear pupils, parents/carers and friends of Rattray I hope this January newsletter (a little later than planned—my apologies!) finds you well and that you enjoyed a joyful and restful festive break. The new term seems to have begun much like the last one ended, with both staff and pupils contending with a range of winter bugs. We’re hopeful this passes soon and that everyone’s energy returns. Despite this, our dedicated staff have already launched into another busy and exciting term of learning, with a wonderful variety of activities, projects, and special events planned for your children. Over the next few weeks, we have several events taking place. As always, these can be found in the annual dates section at the end of each newsletter, but I’ve included additional detail below to help keep you informed. I encourage you to stay connected with our school community through our communication channels and by joining us at school events whenever possible.

JANUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER.pdf
Rattray - Emergency Closure Leaflet 25-26.pdf
22-01-2026

P1-7 Come and Try - A day of sport

Please see attached flyer for more details. 

P1-7 Come & Try 2026 Link works.pdf
13-01-2026

Scottish Afternoon Info

Scots Afternoon (change of date) – Friday 6th February – 2pm (sharp)
Our Scots Afternoon (poster also attached) will be led by our upper school pupils from P6, P6/7 and P7. During the afternoon all our classes will entertain parents/carers and relatives with Scots poems, songs and dancing in Rattray Community Connect.  We hope you can join us on this celebratory afternoon but do remember to wear something tartan or Scottish and bring your dancing shoes - there may also be some shortbread on offer! 
Use this link to book your tickets https://forms.office.com/e/JDpSsEu7X7
 
On this afternoon you will have the opportunity to hear our Scots poetry winners from each class. Parents of these children will be informed separately, and we will ensure that seating is kept at the Scots afternoon for2 family members of each winning child.
 

Scottish Afternoon Flyer 25-26.pdf
13-01-2026