Frequently Asked Questions
What are the school opening and closing times?
9:00 am - 3:15pm
What time are school dinners?
12:15pm - 1:15pm
What is the accepted Blackness uniform?
What do I do if my child needs to leave during the school day for a dental/doctor appointment?
Contact the school office as soon as possible. This can be done on 01382 435939
Who should I contact about my child?
To provide children, teachers and parents a clear point of contact Mr Ferrier, Mrs Allan and Mrs McLaren have assumed responsibility for classes within the school.
If you need to contact the school about your child, please do not hesitate to contact the appropriate person above.
| P1 | - Mrs McLaren | 01382 435939 |
| P2 - 5/4 | - Mrs Allan | 01382 435939 |
| P6/5 - 7 | - Mr Gordon Ferrier (Head Teacher) | 01382 435939 |
How do I contact/make an appointment with the Head Teacher, Depute Head or Principal Teacher?
Contact the school office. This can be done on 01382 435939. You can also use this website to email the school by clicking here then filling in your details.
I have tried phoning the school but the line is busy. What do I do?
Our school is a very busy place and there may be occasions when the phone line is busy. You can use this website to email the school by clicking here then filling in your details. If you prefer to be called back leave a contact number in the comments box. Someone will get back in touch as soon as possible.
I have moved house or changed my phone number. What do I do?
Contact the school office as soon as possible. This can be done on 01382 435939. You can also use this website to email the school by clicking here then filling in your details. It is important that details are kept up to date, especially for medical emergencies.
What happens if my child is injured or ill at school?
If a child is sick or injured during the school day then they will be seen by a member of staff who is trained in First Aid. If there are concerns about the condition of your child, then we will contact you using your emergency contact details. It is therefore important to keep contact details up to date. See above.
How often will my child need a PE kit?
Most weeks children will have PE twice a week. Although there will be regular slots alloctaed to each class, the timing of this may vary therfore, pupils should come to school with a full kit of shorts, T-shirt and plimsolls every week. All jewellery should be removable or not worn on PE days. In the upper school it is especially important that PE kits are taken home on a Friday and rerturned washed on a Monday, preferably once a week.
Can my child bring their mobile phone/device to school?
Mobiles and mobile devices are expensive items and can easily be damaged or lost. While we advise that devices are not brought in, we appreciate there might be occasions where a child needs to bring their phone with them. However, the school's insurance policy does not include cover for these devices, and therefore we cannot take any responsibility when these items are lost or damaged.
The school does have a wireless network for educational use and this is used in classes to enhance learning. On these occasions devices can be provided by the school to access the network. Pupil's own devices can be used, but as above, this should only be done with the consent of the teacher and parents/carers. Information regarding this is available on request.
