Kinloch Rannoch Primary School
A small learning community with BIG aspirations!
Welcome to Kinloch Rannoch Primary School
We're so pleased that you have chosen Kinloch Rannoch Primary School for the next step in your child's educational journey. Although we are small, we aspire to be mighty! We look forward to welcoming you in August 2023.
This booklet has been designed to provide you with the key information you will need as your child moves into P1. We hope it gives you an insight into what school life will be like and answer any questions you may have.
In this booklet you will find information about:
~ Getting Ready for School
~ The School Day
~ Uniform
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Lunches
~ Learning
~ Play
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Getting Involved
We aim to create a happy learning community that is inclusive and supports every child to be successful. As a team we want to encourage children to become creative, resilient and aspirational lifelong learners.
To be successful in our aims we believe that it is essential to have a strong partnership between home and school. As a community we will be working together to ensure our school is built on respect and kindness. We look forward to working with you.
Getting Ready for School
We are often asked the question, "Is my little one ready for school?"
Your child will have developed lots of skills needed to be ready for P1 whilst in nursery. If you have any worries or concerns please speak to us so that we can arrange any additional support needed to ensure your child has a smooth transition into Primary 1.
TTo help our nursery children manage the move into a bigger class with older children, we have arranged for them to spend time in our current P1-7 class. During this time, they got to see the routines and expectations that they will be entering into in August. The children are already used to being together at breaktimes, in the lunch hall and during our whole school achievement assemblies.
In Primary 1, the children will have a mixture of learning through play and more structured learning sessions that will require them to focus on one task for a longer amount of time.
What does a school day look like?
~ School starts at 9am.
~ Morning sessions will normally include numeracy and literacy.
~ Morning break is at 10.30am.
~ Lunch time is at 12.15pm.
~The afternoon sessions will focus on the wider curriculum as well as health and wellbeing.
~ The school day ends at 3.15pm.
~ Children can arrive using school transport (where eligible) or walk to school.
~ Children line up outside the main school door when the bell rings.
~ Children enter and leave the building using the main school door.
~ We have a whole school achievement assembly on Friday afternoons.
Our School Uniform
To show that we are a united school community our pupils are expected to wear items from our uniform list below. Please ensure all uniform is clearly labelled and a bag for P.E. kit is provided. Our uniform items can be ordered from Grandtully Logos at Kinloch Rannoch Primary School | Grandtully Logos or you can purchase non-branded uniform from supermarkets in the colours listed below.
We wear:
~ A green jumper/cardigan/hoodie or fleece. (Please use the Grandtully Logos link above to order)
~ White polo shirts.
~ Black trousers, shorts or skirts.
~ A green checked summer dress can be worn,if preferred.
~ Black plimsolls for wearing indoors.
~ Outdoor shoes that can get wet and muddy.
~ An outdoor coat we can wear in all weathers and preferably some waterproof trousers.
~ P.E. kit with a t-shirt, shorts or leggings, trainers and
outdoor running shoes.
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Lunches
When starting school, you will receive a copy of the school dinner menu. You can also find this on our website and on PKC's website. Whilst in P1, the Scottish Government provides a free school meal for your child(ren).
~ School lunches are provided by Tayside Contracts.
~ Your child will be able to select their school dinner choice each morning.
~ Lunches are served in the school dining centre.
~ If you prefer, you can give your child a packed lunch to bring to school.This is to be stored on the worktop in the dining centre.
~ Your child will be seated with children from all stages of our school.
~ After lunch is eaten, all our children go out to play for 30 minutes.
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Learning and Play
We follow the Scottish Government's Curriculum for Excellence. This curriculum is an interdisciplinaryblend of Literacy, Numeracy, Health and Well-being as core subjects, taught alongside 6 other subject areas.
Our core subjects are Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing. Our other curricular areas are Science, Technologies, Religious and Moral Educations, Expressive Arts, Social Subjects and Modern Languages (including French and Gaelic).
Our learning is taught using a range of linked learning styles and strategies. Most learning is presented in practical, play or exploration based approaches.
Academic levels are recorded for Literacy and Numeracy.
We follow the Scottish Government's Building the Curriculum guidance.
This curriculum actively promotes learning through experiential play and exploration opportunities.
Learning through play and experience is key to bringing learning to life. Outdoor play will be a large part of our school week, making great use of our lovely playground and field.
Your child will be outdoors for all of their breaks and can bring a healthy snack for each break too (please no sweets). Don't forget to make sure your child has suitable clothing and footwear for being outside.
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Getting involved
We are often asked the question, "How can I get involved in the life of the school?"
There are lots of ways to get involved - all you have to do is ask!
~ Become a member of your Parent Council.
~ Come along to open days.
~ Come along to Family Learning.
~ Come and join in withTogether Time.
~ Come to lots of amazing school events - details will be sent to you.
~ Become a classroom helper.
If there is anything we have not answered or you would like more information about a certain aspect of school life please contact the school office.
Contact Details: Kinloch Primary School, Kinloch Rannoch, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 SPL
Telephone: 01887 822466
Email: KinlochRannoch@pkc.gov.uk
Twitter: @KinlochRannochp
Website: https://kinlochrannoch.wixsite.com/krps
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