Upcoming events

Don’t forget to check the school calendar for upcoming events in addition to those detailed below:

https://www.tayvallich.argyll-bute.sch.uk/events/

We had an update today from the Parent Council of the following dates for your diary:

The Halloween party is confirmed for Sunday 27^th October 4-6pm, as per the school calendar.

The Parent Council/Village Christmas party will be on Sunday 15^th December, from 4-6pm.

Climate Smarter

This week saw out teaching staff doing some extra special learning when they attended a fantastic Climate Smarter workshop with Eira from Stemovators Scotland.

We learnt all about science experiments relating to wind, water, solar power and forests and most importantly, we learnt how to help the children learn through these experiments in the weeks ahead and as we progress with our learning for sustainability project.  More exciting news about the project to follow, including information about a competition where the children will design an eco-friendlier version of our school.

Communication protocol.

As you know, it is very important that we communicate with you in a way that information gets to the right people at the right time: Tayvallich-Primary-School-Communication-Protocol-202425.pdf

We ask that you do not attempt to email class teachers unless we have agreed to this for a very specific reason and/or time period. If you get in touch with Enquiries for routine communications or me (Mrs Carter) for anything else, we will get back to you as soon as we are able.

Learning Together

As you know, we want to involve you in your child’s learning in school even more this year, as this will improve outcomes. Research shows that the wellbeing and attainment of children greatly improve when their “in-school” and “out-of school” adults work together and use common strategies, language and approaches to supporting their learning and development.

As you know from the School Improvement Plan, there are two main elements to this:

• You will be invited to come in and experience how learning in the classroom works alongside your child. This could be for an hour or two, half a day or even a whole day.
• You (or a family member if that is easier for you) will be invited to come in and talk about the work you do or have done; as adults we are all role models and sources of inspiration and information for all of the children in our community. If you can’t attend in person due to work or other commitments, you could perhaps record a video message. We are very keen to show the children that there is no one right path; you may want to talk about not having a formal job, having caring responsibilities or having given up a job that you had trained for to pursue something else. The children love to see demonstrations, so if there is a part of what you do that you could demonstrate, that would be fantastic.

In order that we can plan dates for this, can I ask that you please email me (Mrs Carter) by Wednesday 23^rd October and give the following details:

• Days and dates between October 28^th and the end of February when you could come in to school and experience learning alongside your child.
• Whether you would be willing to talk to your child’s class about the work you do and if so, how and when you would like to do this.

Space Podcast Episode 3

Venus is your specialist subject on the podcast this week. Get ready for the fab facts (and jokes!) from our two talented editor/presenters by listening here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kbiv2FhcyG4wwd_iB2L1Nh4k6TeVRAZ-/view?usp=sharing

Have a great October break and see you at 9am on Monday 21st October.

Lena