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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Pupils were learning some valuable skills with the sewing machine while repurposing old pillow cases. Ms Duffus obtained some pillow cases that were no longer being used and pupils helped to sew them into usable bags which could help reduce … Continue reading

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Sportscotland Gold Award

Raasay Primary School was recently awarded the Sportscotland Gold School Sport Award for 2024 – 2026. The school community is delighted to have received this award which recognises the school’s achievements in putting sport at the heart of school planning … Continue reading

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Kayaking Sessions

As part of pupils’ P.E. lessons, they are now undertaking Kayaking at the Home Loch with teacher, Kate Duffus. Using the Kayaks that we acquired through HighLife Highland and our new safety equipment purchased through the school fundraising, pupils thoroughly … Continue reading

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Easter Egg Hunt

For an end of term treat pupils undertook an Easter Egg Hunt around the school and grounds. Each pupil had their own clues to follow and find the treats which were hidden indoors and outdoors. From us all at Raasay … Continue reading

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Skye Camanachd Shinty

Our P7 pupil was selected to play for the Skye Camanachd Under 12’s team which played at Drumnadrochit against various schools from Highland. Pupils are selected from Skye and Raasay schools so it is a fantastic achievement to be chosen … Continue reading

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Beach Clean

As part of their Eco work pupils undertook a beach clean at the shore in front of the Playing Field and managed to gather several bags of rubbish. Once back at school pupils counted 206 individual items and sorted them … Continue reading

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Science – Weather

Pupils have been studying weather and the extremes of weather as part of their science work. They have been using an anomometer to study the wind direction and speed. They also made their own rain gauge which they will situation … Continue reading

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Red Nose Day

Pupils at Raasay Primary School has a non-uniform day where pupils could dress in red/colourful clothing and come to school with some jokes to tell their classmates. Thank you to our cook Ann who made some delicious Red Nose Day … Continue reading

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World Book Day

Pupils at Raasay Primary School shared their favourite books and authors with each other and also designed and decorated their own World Book Day t-shirts.

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Basketball

On Tuesday 12th March our P7 pupil attended the Skye Schools’ annual Basketball Festival. Pupils from across Skye and Raasay came together for a Basketball tournament – this is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to experience competitive sports with children … Continue reading

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