13 August 2024
As we welcome the start of a new school year (Tuesday 13 August), our Convener of Family, Education and Justice, Cllr Lynne Devine extends a warm welcome to children, young people, parents/carers and school staff.
Cllr Devine said:
“I am thrilled to welcome back our young people and staff for what promises to be an exciting and productive school year. A special welcome to our new primary 1 children and those making the transition to S1. These are key moments in your education journey and we look forward to supporting you every step of the way.
“I hope everyone had a lovely summer break and managed to relax and have a good time.
“Wishing you all a fantastic first day back at school. Let’s make this a school year to remember!”.
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In this newsletter, we've pulled together information we hope you find it helpful.
 School meal menus
You can to read and download school meal menus from Tayside Contracts' website. You can find menus for nursery, primary, and secondary schools.
Free school meals
All children in primaries 1 to 5 are entitled to free school meals, regardless of their family’s income.
Additionally, any child in primary 6 and 7 who is awarded Scottish Child Support Payment (CSP) are eligible for free school meals. Older children may also be entitled.
You can check eligibility and apply on our website.
Paying for school meals
Our schools use ParentPay for payments for school lunches, trips and other school payments.
Find out more and how to active your account if you have not already done so on our website.
 Take care travelling to and from school
We want everyone to get to school safely. If taking the car for school drop off and pick up, please drive and park safely.
School friendly zones
Eleven of our primary schools have school friendly zones (Andover, Carlogie, Ferryden, Langlands, Letham, Liff, Maisondieu, Muirfield, Newtyle, Seaview and Southesk).
The zones are an experimental traffic regulation order that prevent vehicles (except for emergency services, residents with permits and blue badge holders) from entering certain streets during term time in the morning and afternoon peak periods.
The aim is to improve road safety and encourage families to school to walk, cycle or scoot to school.
Does your child go or just started at one of the 11 primary schools with a school friendly zone? Visit our website for information on what streets are affected and at what time.
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School holiday calendar
The list of term dates and school holidays are on our website.
Help with cost of living
If you are struggling with rising living costs, please visit our help with the cost of living webpage for information on how the council and other organisations can help.
This includes information on our welfare rights advisors, who offer free confidential advice on issues related to money, debt and benefits. You can contact them through our website or you can text Angus to 60040 or find the Welfare Rights team on Facebook.
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