Children have settled well into their new classes for Session 2024/2025. For further information about Belmont Primary, visit the following link which opens our introductory Sway/e-newsletter: sway.cloud.microsoft/3Pa2ERwzcofqB3…

Do you want to learn how to play the bagpipes or the drums? Lochryan Pipe Band is starting drumming and piping lessons for ages 9 and above. Lessons take place on Mondays at 7pm in Lochryan Pipe Band Hall on Bridge Street, Stranraer.

A photographer will be in school on Friday 13 September 2024. All children in P.1-7, Children's Centre and Nursery will have an individual photo taken. To request a family photo, please complete the following e-form: forms.office.com/r/Qm37Dwf4z5

Get your dabbers at the ready!

'Help Beat Flu with a Wee Scoosh' nhsinform.scot/childflu It’s very important to complete, sign and return the consent form, even if you don’t want your child to get vaccinated. The vaccination session will take place at school on Monday 4 November.

Breakfast Club continues on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8.40am-9.00am, in the School Hall. All children in P.1-7 are invited to attend. Thank you to school staff for volunteering to run the club, and Simpsons Bakers and Argos Stranraer for their ongoing donations.

Important ‘Dates for Your Diary’ for Terms 1 & 2 have been shared on the School App.

After School Badminton Clubs for pupils in P.6 and P.7: - Led by Alison Murray (Active Schools) - Belmont School Hall - Start next week - 3 weeks, 3.00pm-3.45pm - FREE for children to attend. Sign up links on the School App and Facebook Page.

'Meet the Teacher' Drop-in: Wednesday 18 September (3.00pm-3.45pm) and Thursday 19 September (8.30am-9.00am). Call in at a time that suits. Children can show you around their classroom, introduce you to their teacher and share what they will be learning this term.

Belmont Nursery’s Baby and Toddler Group commences on Wednesday 18 September: - Belmont School Hall (enter via hall door) - Drop-in 9.00am-10.30am - Suggested donation of £1 - Refreshments included. Follow ‘Belmont Nursery Baby and Toddler Group’ (FB) for additional information.

We are looking for new Digital Leaders to support members of the school community with the use of computers, tablets & other digital technologies. If you are interested in becoming a Digital Leader, pupils in P.6 or P.7 can submit an application online at forms.office.com/e/tNSs4bXybX

We have produced a Maths Week Scotland Sway report to highlight the children's experiences and to celebrate their success in Numeracy/Maths last week. It can be viewed here: sway.cloud.microsoft/GPw9ybHTtMLdca…