School Closure / Adverse Weather

We hope to avoid closures of the school but of course at all times we must make the safety of pupils and staff our first priority.

Planned School Closures – Communication with Parents

To confirm:

1. We will send out text messages when appropriate

2. Please check the website: aberdeenshire.gov.uk/closures

3.  We will send an email when appropriate

We aim to update parents by 7.30 am on the day. 

Transport Changes

As per the above, in the event of adverse weather affecting school transport, we will endeavour to let parents / pupils know as soon as we are made aware of any issues by transport providers.  The school does not make decisions on school transport runs, this is made directly by the transport providers. This will usually be via text, email or the school's facebook page.  

Out with school hours, your local radio station is a good place to find out information on school closures.

Northsound 1 FM 96.9Tel: 01224 337000

Northsound 2 MW 1035 kHz

BBC Radio Scotland FM 92.4 - 94.7MW 810 kHz

Moray Firth Radio FM 97.4 MW 1107 kHz

North East Community Radio FM 97.1 - 106.4 Tel: 01467 632878

Waves Radio FM 101.2Tel: 01779 491012

Original 106 FM Tel: 01224 293800

Or try:

Twitter

Aberdeenshire Council Website

Emergency Closures During The School Day

In such circumstances a text message will be sent to relevant parents indicating which pupils are being sent home. Our system can identify when such messages have been received. 

Following this, unless you contact the school by phone to advise that our intention to send children home is not safe or acceptable, then we will presume your agreement with arrangements being made.

Please note – we simply cannot phone all parents individually on such occasions.  It is important therefore that any changes to parent/carer contact details are conveyed to the school without delay.