Dear families
Another brief update from me with some information that you may find useful and a reminder of some key dates between now and the summer.
P7 Residential to Arran
Well, the sun and sleep gods were very kind to us and we had the most fantastic time at the Lochranza Centre on Arran.
The children from the three schools mixed incredibly well and I am confident that they have made new friends for High School and life. Both of our group leaders from the centre, Euan and Kieran were full of compliments about the children and their positive attitude, resilience and manners.
You can check out some of the photos from the trip and hopefully they will give you a sense of the location, weather and range of activities we experienced – https://www.tayvallich.argyll-bute.sch.uk/p7-residential-to-arran/.
We wish our P7s all the best this week and next as they head to the High School for their induction days.
New lunch ordering and payment system
We are delighted that so many of you have registered to order and/or pay for lunches with Ipayimpact. This system has been rolled out in many schools across the authority and made paying and ordering so much easier.
Please be aware that until after the summer, starter and pudding choices will not be available online but pupils will be able to choose these in school.
If you are experiencing any issues, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions here.
If you have not managed to get online and order for the week beginning Monday 12th June, please get in touch with Mrs Nelson via email – enquiries-tayvallich@argyll-bute.gov.uk
School photos
These will be taken by Mr Carter for P1 to 7 pupils on Monday 19th June so please ensure that your child is wearing clothes that you would like them to be photographed in on that day. Each pupil will have an individual photo taken and time permitting, we will also organise class photos and family groupings.
We plan that Mr Carter will be able to return to take photos of ELC children and any who were absent on the 19th at a later date.
Coastguard visit
We are delighted that parent Mrs Savannah Murdoch has arranged for the Coastguard Team to visit and talk to the boys and girls about their work and keeping safe around water on Monday 19th June.
Key dates – please note some additions in bold since last week:
Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th June – P7s at High School induction.
Monday 12th June – P4 to P6 trip to Oban cinema.
Monday 19th June – ELC trip to Inveraray Castle
Monday 19th June – School photographs – 9 until 10.30am
Monday 19th June – Talk by the Coastguard to P1 to 7 pupils.
Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st June – P7s at High School induction.
Tuesday 20th June – Tayvallich P1 to 3 Trip to Fyne Den, Inveraray.
Week beginning 26th June – end of year reports issued.
Tuesday 27th June – 2.30pm – farewell assembly for ELC children, P7s and staff. Parents are very welcome to join us – light refreshments will be provided.
Friday 30th June – School closes at 1pm for the end of term.
As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need to.
