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

04-05-2026: Public Holiday (May Day)
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Start Time: 04-05-2026

End Time: All Day Event

04-05-2026: Public Holiday (May Day)
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Start Time: 04-05-2026

End Time: All Day Event

25-05-2026: P7 Residential Week Lendrick Muir
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Start Time: 25-05-2026

End Time: All Day Event

Messages

St Johnstone FC – Complimentary Match Tickets for Families

We are pleased to share information from St Johnstone Football Club, who have very kindly offered complimentary tickets to primary school families for an upcoming home match.

The match will take place on Thursday 24th April, and St Johnstone FC are keen to welcome families along to enjoy a game together as the football season draws to a close. A letter from the club with further details is attached.

We are aware that this is being shared just before the Easter holiday break, but we hope families may still have time to take advantage of this generous offer.

We hope you have a lovely Easter break and that some of our school community are able to enjoy a day out at the match.
 

St JohnstoneFC P School ticket invite. April 2026.pdf
02-04-2026

PARENT COUNCIL PVG REQUEST

PLEASE SEE BELOW IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM OUR PARENT COUNCIL 

Hello Rattray Parents/Carers,

As mentioned in the last school newsletter, thanks to updated legislation we now need any parents attending fundraising events where children are present (e.g. discos) to undergo PVG checks. Even if a parent/carer has another PVG in place with the school or another organisation, we would still need to go through PVG checks for the Parent Council. While this can be frustrating, we want to make sure we are doing what is right by the children and their safety.

The information we would need would be the same as what Mrs Robertson previously requested for any school trip helpers, so I have attached the form which has been previously sent out. Although the form requests 3 forms of ID, so long as one of the ID's is a Photo ID only 2 would be required:

You are required to check at least 1 form of Photo ID and 1 form of Address ID.  Where no Photo ID is available, please check 2 forms of Address ID and 1 additional ID document (e.g. a birth certificate).  Please note that a PVG certificate cannot be used as ID.

Anyone wishing to submit an application should return the completed form along with scanned/photographed IDs to kmdavidson@hotmail.com .

We would like to reiterate the fact that we really do appreciate any and all helpers we can get to run events like the discos. While we can just about get by if all Parent Council members are able to attend, next year we will be down by 3 council members and without support from other parents/carers we will not be able to run the discos. This would be a real shame as the children have a brilliant time at them and DJ Kylie might need to retire her DJ decks/microphones! Parents without PVG checks will not be allowed in the building - so even if in the past you came along purely to be there for your own child, this will no longer be allowed without a PVG in place. 

If anyone has any questions around the PVG checks I am happy to answer them. The next disco is planned for Thursday 30th April and the checks can take up to 14 days to complete, so please bear this in mind.

Regards,
Kirsty Cookson
(Secretary)

OBO Rattray Primary School Parent Council
 

PVG Application - Information Required - Stage 1.docx
31-03-2026

School Meal Price Update

Please find attached School Meal Price Update Information 

260327 Meal Price Update LET.pdf
27-03-2026

Health Week

? Health Week! ?
Week beginning 30th March for school pupils (not nursery)

Our teachers have planned a fun‑filled week of activities, including:
?‍♂️ Potted Sports
? Silent Disco
? Orienteering
? Spring Run
? Fruit Tasting

Please make sure all allergies are up to date ✅.

? Please ensure your child comes to school in appropriate sportswear every day (no crop tops). P4 to P7 need school uniform on Monday for their trip.

? A water bottle should be brought in daily.

Thank you! ?
 

26-03-2026

Mental Health Response Service

Please see attached regarding a new out of hours mental health/distress response service in Blairgowrie.
 

Out-of-hours support for North Perthshire A4 Poster (EDIT).pdf
23-03-2026

New Menu

Please find attached the new menu's for Nursery & Primary School pupils that will start on Monday 20th April 

26-27 - Nursery Menu.pdf
26-27 - Primary Menu.pdf
23-03-2026

Time for Parents Poster

Fairer Futures are running a Parents group every Monday morning in our Cargill Room (new nursery extension). All parents are welcome to attend. Please find more information attached.
 

Time for Parents.docx
20-03-2026

Strike Cancellation Urgent Communication

Please find attached an update regarding the cancellation of the strike action scheduled for Thursday 19th March.
Our parent contact evenings will go ahead as planned on:

Tuesday 17th March, from 4.00pm to 6.30pm
Wednesday 18th March, from 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Thank you for your understanding and patience.
 

26.03.13 Strike Action Cancelled.pdf
13-03-2026

Industrial action cancelled

Please find attached an update regarding the cancellation of the strike action scheduled for Thursday 19th March.
Our parent contact evenings will go ahead as planned on Tuesday 17th March, from 4.00pm to 6.30pm
Wednesday 18th March, from 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Thank you for your understanding and patience.
 

Strike.docx
13-03-2026

Impact of Proposed Industrial Action

Please find attached correspondence regarding the proposedindustrial action taking place next week. This relates to a partial schoolclosure and a change to the scheduled Parent Contact day.

Industrial Action – Thursday 19 March 2026.docx
Parent Contact Thursday 19 March 26 - Industrial Action.docx
12-03-2026