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Pupils at Raasay Primary School undertook a ‘Week of Work’ whereby they had the opportunity to learn about and experience different jobs and what skills would be required in each. Thanks to Raasay Distillery, Norman Gillies (Torr), Iona Gillies (Fitness … Continue reading →

As part of our ongoing Eco work, pupils were delighted to have a visit from ‘Team Otter’ Broadford on Wednesday 4th June. The Otter team gave a presentation on plastics in our oceans and the harm that they are causing … Continue reading →

On Wednesday 4th and Friday 6th June, pupils in Raasay Primary School took part in the local Mod competition. The boys took part in chanter and poetry recitation and all came back with gold and silver medals – a fantastic … Continue reading →

Over the past few weeks we have had some new pupils in the class. Some of our pond tadpoles have joined us in the classroom where we have been observing them and learning about the life cycle of a frog. … Continue reading →

Pupils at Raasay Primary School were delighted to be invited to the Spring Craft Fair in Raasay Community Hall by local weaver, Lillian MacLeod. Lillian provides an After School Weaving Club at the school which the boys thoroughly enjoy. The … Continue reading →

After two years of having no Nursery pupils, we are delighted that the Nursery is up and running again this year with 3 pupils enrolled. Care Inspectorate Visit – At the very start of term 4, Raasay Primary School Nursery … Continue reading →

The boys were delighted to have the opportunity to have a ‘Round Raasay’ cruise on the ‘Waverley’ – the world’s last sea-going paddle steamer. The boys had done their own research on the Waverley and had produced some fantastic floor … Continue reading →

On Wednesday 7th May our P5 pupil took part in the annual inter-schools cross country event for schools across the ASG. Well done to all who took part!

Raasay Primary School is currently undertaking the Scottish Book Trust accreditation programme – Reading Schools. This is designed to build and sustain a whole school reading culture and the award system builds from Core through to Gold. We are currently … Continue reading →

After our Easter Break – with some lovely weather, pupils were delighted to have their first P.E.kayaking session of the summer term. The weather was perfect for their first paddle out on the Home Loch and the boys are continuing … Continue reading →