Glaitness SchoolThe new school lunch ordering system went live on Monday 3 March 2025, Please can we ask that you register and use this new system to start ordering lunches with immediate effect. Lunches can be ordered in daily or to up 6 weeks in advance. If your child has a packed lunch, please make sure this choice is selected online too.
Please just contact the school office if you would like assistance with registering or on how to use the system.
P1 Enrolment Week – Enrolment week for primary one will be open from Friday 17 February until Friday 24 February 2023. During enrolment week you need to complete an online enrolment form:
https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service…/S/School-Enrolments.htm
If you choose to defer your child, please confirm this with your Early Learning and Childcare setting and your child will automatically be carried forward for an additional year. You will not therefore be required to complete a registration form for Primary One.
Placing Requests
Parents who wish to apply for a place at a school or early learning and childcare (ELC) setting other than their local school should complete an online Placing Request form accessed in Education/Learning from the OIC website www.orkney.gov.uk during that week and thereafter. Further Information is available within the ‘School Placing Requests’ page which can also be accessed from the ‘Related Links’ section.
Where possible, parents’ wishes are met, however this might not always be possible should demand exceed the number of places available. Due to the change in legislation with regards to deferrals it will not be possible to consider placing requests or split placements in our Kirkwall ELC settings this year (Glaitness, Kirkwall, Strynd). Only exceptional requests will be considered.
School transport is not available for placing requests.
A new Scottish Government website has been launched to signpost advice and financial support available to people in Scotland. It includes information about support with increasing energy bills, Scottish and UK social security payments and benefits, support with housing costs, payments for families, as well as where to get further advice, benefit calculators, and wider health and wellbeing information. Click the link below which will take you straight to the website:
Check out the Winer Newsletter link below for information about Weather Disruption procedures, where to find up-to-date information, school transport and parental responsibilities, being safe, seen and warm this winter and information about coughs, colds, sneezes, COVID and the Winter Vomiting Bug.
To see the Glaitness Primary 2021-22 Standards and Quality Report and 2023 School Improvement Plan, click the link below:
Fireworks season can be a very stressful time for many people across the country. This year, there will be limited public fireworks events because of the pandemic so we are asking the public to be safe, be kind and be smart around fireworks.
We have taken a multi-agency approach and have formed a partnership to work together with one clear message to everyone in Scotland. Please consider #FireworkSafety.
Young people are more likely to be the victim of an accident or injured in the use of fireworks and around bonfires. Are you responsible for the wellbeing of a young person in Scotland? Are you a teacher, a parent or carer? Then please support #FireworkSafety and help us keep young people safe from harm and help inform them of the dangers.
We need young people and their families to:
Follow the fireworks code here.
Don’t gather in groups or attend unofficial bonfires or events.
Respect those around you, your neighbours, your community, animals in the area and the environment. Find advice specific to animals here.
Respect and support those who are there to help you like the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police and NHS.
If it feels wrong or dangerous, walk away.
Know what to do if someone gets hurt or you see something that worries you.
You can report fireworks misuse or deliberate fire raising to Police Scotland by calling 101 or if you’re 11+ you can #BeFearless in speaking up about WHO is responsible for crime 100% anonymously at Fearless.org
In an emergency ALWAYS dial 999
Not following our #FireworkSafety guidance could end in tragic consequences. Meet Ben who was seriously injured by a firework when just four years old. Watching Ben’s video highlights the dangers for everyone and how important it is to Be Safe, Be Kind and Be Smart. However, please use caution when showing this video to young children as it contains images of severe scarring. We recommend parents, teachers and guardians view the video first.
There’s an interactive game and quiz to complete which highlights the hazards and dangers of fireworks and bonfires. There is a section dedicated to Primary schools and a separate section for Secondary schools. Due to the nature of the content, please make sure young people only use the materials relevant to their age group.