Adverse Weather

Adverse Weather Arrangements

In any school closure emergency (snow or otherwise) we would like to be sure that all parents or emergency contacts can be contacted promptly. Information is gathered annually and you will receive the relevant forms in due course (ScotXed). Any change in emergency address (known as a snow address) should be notified to school to ensure that each pupil can be accommodated in Rhynie if necessary.

In the event of severe weather the school bus may not run. If this happens please do not bring your child into school as we will have no way of getting them home.

We will inform parents of a school closure through the following methods:

Online (Aberdeenshire School Closure Website) - The website is at http://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/schools-closures/  The website is easy to use and, again, the information will be updated at regular intervals as appropriate. You can also  Sign in with myAberdeenshire to register for email alerts or download the myAberdeenshire app to get notifications when your school(s) updates their closure status.

GroupCall and School Facebook Page - Parents/carers will receive an email with details of a closure. Information will also be posted on our closed School Facebook Page. 

The systems described above should make it easier to get accurate information about school closures during bad weather or other emergencies.

Should there be a sudden emergency during the school day parents will be contacted to collect their child.