Important Information:
Parents Evening
Parents’ Evening will take place on Wednesday, 25th February and you should now have received your time slot. We are looking forward to speaking with you all.
Cluich is Cànan! EVERYONE WELCOME! Tayvallich Village Hall Friday 27th
ACTIONS- Please pick your child(ren) up from Tayvallich Village Hall at 3.15pm unless on school transport. We would love to see as many of you there as possible from 2pm (including wider family and friends). Please contact enquiries regarding the number of friends and family who plan to attend the event by Wednesday.
Just one week to go until Cluich is Cànan! We’re all getting very excited as the big day approaches. Yesterday our pupils took part in a fantastic workshop with Àdhamh Ó Broin, Oifigear Cultair Ghàidhlig (Gaelic Cultural Officer) from Culture, Heritage & Arts Assembly, Argyll & Isles (CHARTS). During the session, we listened to traditional Gaelic stories from across Argyll and Bute and learned a song that we will be performing next week. Àdhamh will also be joining us on the day as MC, alongside local musicians who will be playing ceilidh tunes throughout the afternoon.
Below is the full programme for the event:
2:00pm – A’ cluich gheamannan Gàidhlig
Gaelic games designed and led by the students
2:45pm – Òrain agus bàrdachd
Songs and poetry performed by the students
3:15pm – A’ dannsa cèilidh
Ceilidh dancing for everyone
3:45pm – Cofaidh agus tì
Coffee and tea
4:15pm –
Local musicians and a Gaelic storyteller
This event is funded by Seachdain na Gàidhlig (@sngaidhlig) through the Small Grants Fund, with support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig (@bordnagaidhlig). Further support has been provided by CHARTS, Gaelic Cultural Officer Àdhamh Ó Broin, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, and Argyll and Bute Council.
Finally, there are challenges on Seesaw for P1-7 to complete at home- these are low maintenance but a bit of fun to get involved in World Gaelic Week. We look forward to seeing your entries!
Dyslexia Awareness- Learning Together
Thank you very much to those of you who came along to Session One. I am keen to tailor these sessions as best I can so please do let me know your feedback/if you would like me to include anything in upcoming sessions.
Session Two: 4th March at 3.15-4.15
• Classroom Approaches (continued)
• Digital Technology
Please remember that your child does not need a formal dyslexia diagnosis for these sessions to be helpful. If your child has experienced barriers to learning, or if you would simply like to deepen your understanding, you are warmly encouraged to attend.
P7 Letters
In bags there are letters from the Child Health Team regarding P7 screening. Their next visit should be after the Easter holidays, we will let you know when we have the dates.
P4-7 Rugby
P4-7 Rugby will be continuing with Arran Martin every Thursday. Please continue to ensure that your child(ren) come to school wearing their rugby kit and sensible trainers. Bring school uniform to change into after. We suggest packing pants, socks and hoodies just in case, as we will be outside as much as possible. The pupils will be playing non-contact, but they are still likely to get muddy.
World Book Day- 5th of March
We are looking forward to celebrating World Book Day. Children are invited to come to school dressed as their favorite book character. As always, we ask that you refrain from spending money on your outfit and encourage reusing a costume you already have or using it as a fun crafting opportunity using recycled materials. If your child is in P4-7 and taking part in Rugby that day then please send their outfit with them in a bag to get changed into afterwards.
Throughout the day, learning will be themed around reading and storytelling. Classes will explore a range of books, take part in literacy‑based activities, and enjoy opportunities to share their favorite stories with one another. Our aim is to inspire a love of reading, spark discussion, and help pupils discover new authors and characters along the way.
This Week’s News
There has been lots happening this week. See the Tayvallich Times for more information in next week’s edition.
Contact Us:
As always we love to hear from you and want to support your young person as best we can, for any enquiries or issues please contact us via the following email addresses:
enquiries-tayvallich@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Rachael.Fraser@argyll-bute.gov.uk
