June 2025 Newsletter
Parents Portal — Primary aged children only
Parents Portal is a new system that has been introduced by Scottish Borders Council, with the goal of being a single hub for all communication between parents / carers and schools. It is a platform which allows you to update your child’s information through the annual data check, give permissions for various trips and activities, and receive notifications about school events and activities via the school calendar. It will also allow you to link ParentPay and other useful services to your home page.
Joining instructions have been issued to parents/carers, but please contact the school office if you would like another copy. Thank you to the parents/carers who have registered already 😊.
P1 Transitions
New P1 pupils have been enjoying visiting Mrs Pearson’s class on a Wednesday afternoon for the last few weeks and getting to know their P7 buddies for next year. An information session has been arranged for parents/carers of children starting Primary 1 on Thursday 5th June at 3:15pm with Mrs Pearson and Mrs Horsburgh.
P1–2 Open Afternoon
P1–2 will be hosting an open afternoon to showcase to parents and carers, all their recent learning all about the human body. Parents and carers are welcome to join the class from 2:30pm on Tuesday 10th June.
P3-4 Open Assembly
P3-4 are holding an open assembly for their parents/carers all about The Human Body. This will be on Friday 13th June at 9:15am.
Primary 6 Priory Live
On Tuesday 10th June, Primary 6 pupils will be attending Coldingham Priory to participate in their ‘Priory Live’ event with other schools from our cluster and Mrs Nottingham. Please bring a packed lunch, snack and water bottle. Children should wear their school uniform and sunscreen as needed. The bus will return in time for normal transport arrangements home. Please use the new Parents Portal app to consent to this trip.
P7 to S1 School Transition
Primary 7 children have been enjoying transition days with their peers within our cluster during May and will attend Eyemouth High School on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th June for the two formal transition days.
Children are expected to travel to Eyemouth High School on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th June by the transport that they are expected to travel to Eyemouth High School on, in August using the bus pass which has been sent to their homes. Children will follow a timetable for the two days.
## Sports Day
This year our Sports Day will be on Thursday 19th June at 12:45pm on the school field.
Sports Day Bake Sale
The Parent Council will again be hosting a bake sale with teas and coffees during sports day and would be grateful for donations of baked goods. Could the donations please be handed into the school office on the morning of Thursday 19th June.
P7 Leavers Assembly
Our P7 Leavers assembly is taking place on Monday 23rd of June at 2:00pm. P7 Parents/carers are invited to join us at this event.
Attendance
Please ensure your child arrives at the start of the school day on time, as we still have a few children arriving after the bell at 8:45am.
Please do phone the school if your child will be absent from school. You can also use the Xpressions app to notify the school. The school office hours are 8:30am to 3:10pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 12:30 on a Friday. Mrs McAskill will send a Groupcall message if a child is absent and we have not been given a reason.
ParentPay
Please continue to make meal choices for your child before 8:00am on the day you wish the booking to be taken.
Changes in pick up
Please contact the school before 2:30pm by telephone, email aytonps@scotborders.gov.uk or use Xpressions, if you are changing your child’s pick-up arrangements at the end of the day. It is very important that we know of changes so that class teachers can be informed.
Water bottle and Snacks
Please ensure your child is sent to school with a filled water bottle and a snack for break time. As the weather is getting better please feel free to provide your child with sun cream.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast continues to operate daily. Many thanks to our wonderful group of parental volunteers who are working alongside Miss Davidson. Breakfast club is open from 08:00-08:30am every day and costs 50p. If you are using this service, please ensure your child arrives before 8:20am. Breakfast Club is a payment item on ParentPay. Please pay in advance and please remember to check your ParentPay balance to ensure there are no overdue payments.
Uniform
Your cooperation with your child wearing school uniform is greatly appreciated. We do not encourage black jeans and brightly coloured trainers to be worn. We would like children to wear black school shoes.
GIRLS:
- White or blue polo shirt
- Maroon sweatshirt with badge
- Black or grey skirt or pinafore
- Dark grey, black or navy trousers
BOYS:
- White or blue polo shirt
- Maroon sweatshirt with badge
- Dark grey, black or navy trousers
All sweatshirts can be ordered from FPuniforms (Fantasy Prints).
P7 pupils wear Royal Blue sweatshirts, which can also be ordered from Fantasy Prints
Dates for Diary
- Thursday 5th June: Information session for parents / carers of new P1 pupils 3.15pm
- Thursday 5th June: Information session for parents / carers of new S1 pupils at Eyemouth High School, 6:30–7:15pm
- Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th June: Primary 7 pupils at Eyemouth High School – transition days
- Tuesday 10th June: Primary 6 pupils at Coldingham for their Priory live event
- Tuesday 10th June : P1-2 Open afternoon starting at 2:30pm
- Friday 13th June: P3-4 open assembly at 9.15am
- Monday 16th June : Library Van will be visiting school to collect books
- Thursday 19th June: Sports Day in the school field – 12:45pm start
- Thursday 19th June: PFA bake sale – 12:45pm
- Monday 23rd June : P7 Leavers Assembly at 2:00pm
- Wednesday 25th June: Last day of term
- Monday 18th August : In-service day for staff
- Tuesday 19th August : In-service day for staff
- Wednesday 20th August : New session starts for pupils