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On Friday 17th December, Santa and Mrs Claus paid a visit to Raasay Primary School. Apparently Rudolph failed the ‘Lateral Glow Test’! and therefore his mode of transport was somewhat alternative and they arrived by moped! Santa and Mrs Claus … Continue reading →

Raasay Primary School pupils were delighted to receive some lovely Christmas advent calendars and chocolates from John and Mary Thomson. A huge thank you to John and Mary for their very kind presents – the pupils will now enjoy opening … Continue reading →

On Friday 19th November, pupils came to school in spotty/dotty clothes in support of the annual Children in Need event. They also took part in the online Joe Wicks Workout which included some general knowledge questions. At their Pupil Council … Continue reading →

On Friday 19th November, pupils had an online presentation from Hannah Sutherland from The Highlands Support Refugees. Earlier in the month, the pupils had produced posters to support the campaign and Hannah was so taken with their work that she … Continue reading →

Raasay Primary Pupils took part in Highlife Wildlife Week which ran in conjunction with the Countryside Rangers. Pupils studied various aspects of of wildlife in the environment here on Raasay. They looked at trees in their locality, the bone caves … Continue reading →

On Friday 12th November, pupils from Raasay Primary School attended ‘The Newton Rooms’ – a STEM Challenge and Skills Workshop where pupils learnt about the principles of Robotics linked to perimeter and circumference.

Pupils from Raasay Primary School paid their respects at the local War Memorial on Thursday 11th November. Pupils had made two wreaths to lay at the memorial – one with the red poppies to remember the fallen and one with … Continue reading →

On Friday 5th November, Michelle Randall from RAF Youth and STEM team visited the school to deliver a STEM Challenge Day. Pupils were challenged to problem solve various engineering problems, investigate the aerodynamics of making paper aeroplanes and also had … Continue reading →

On Wednesday 3rd November, pupils at Raasay Primary undertook a day of activities delivered by Spors Gaidhlig. The day involved paddle boarding at the Home Loch, followed by an archery session at the Hall. This was an excellent opportunity for … Continue reading →

As part of our charity work this term, pupils have taken part in the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal. Items for the boxes were kindly donated via a collection box at Raasay Community Stores, filled shoebox donations from members of the community, … Continue reading →