School closures and transport changes

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School closures for 05 Dec 2023.

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Schools affected today

Aberchirder Primary School
Transport not operating

Aberchirder Primary School status Updated today at 07:57

Transport not operating

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:57


Aboyne Academy
Changes to transport routes

Aboyne Academy status Updated today at 08:15

Changes to transport routes

Today, Tuesday 5th December, SS802A Braemar, SS802K Ballater and SA802A Banchory/Torphins will be running as normal. All other school buses will run one hour later than normal. E & M Lees have cancelled all their transport for today. SS802N, SS802G, SS802H and feeders F-SS802X and F-SS802S AboyneAca (Finzean) will not be running. 10am start for all Aboyne village pupils.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:52


Alford Academy
Changes to transport routes

Alford Academy status Updated today at 10:42

Changes to transport routes

Premier Coaches SS604i24 Glenkindie/Kildrummy will not be running today due to road conditions. watermill ss604b Muir of fowlis cushnie not running

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:22


Changes to transport routes

SS604F - Watermill Coaches - Dunecht/Castle Fraser - running approximately 20 minutes late this morning due to road conditions

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:22


Changes to transport routes

SS604T - RS Taxis - Keig / Montgarrie - left Keig at 8.38am, running approximately 30 minutes late this morning due to road conditions

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:41


Changes to transport routes

SS604Kv1 (Heather) - Premier Coaches - Monymusk/Tough - not running today due to road conditions

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:46


Changes to transport routes

Updated 10:41 The planned football trip to Banff today (due to depart at 11 am) has been cancelled.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 10:42


Arduthie School
Closed to everyone

Arduthie School status Updated today at 07:15

Closed to everyone

Currently there is a power cut at Arduthie School. There are complications because the issue is underground and so a time for the return of power cannot guarantee. Therefore we have had to take the decision to close the school and nursery.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:15


Auchterless School
Opening delayed

Auchterless School status Updated today at 07:13

Opening delayed

Due to dangerous conditions, the school buses are not running today. To allow everyone time, light and hopefully grit, the school will open at 10am.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:01


Ballogie Nursery
Opening delayed

Ballogie Nursery status Updated today at 08:34

Opening delayed

Due to the buses not operating and staff finding it very icy on the roads, for safety the nursery will open at 9.30 am today.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:34


Banchory Primary School
Changes to transport routes

Banchory Primary School status Updated today at 13:29

Changes to transport routes

A & I Coaches running. Stagecoach running. E & M Lees not running. David Soutar not running.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:46


Banff Academy
Changes to transport routes

Banff Academy status Updated today at 08:22

Changes to transport routes

Update: Due to adverse road conditions the following buses will not be operating today: 0710 NS408O (Watermill Coaches, Gardenstown) 0730 NS408R (Classy Taxis, Gardenstown) 0745 NS408P (Deveron Coaches, Longmanhill) 0810 NS408L (Deveron Coaches, King Edward) NS408M (Deveron Coaches, Alvah/Cornhill) NS408N (Deveron Coaches, Banff Country)

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:17


Barthol Chapel School
Changes to transport routes

Barthol Chapel School status Updated today at 14:43

Changes to transport routes

Due to adverse weather and treacherous roads around the school, we have decided to close the school at 3pm to allow everyone to get home whilst it is daylight. The A J & M Milne buses which ran this morning will collect from the school at 3pm to take the children home.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 14:43


Bracoden School
Transport not operating, Opening delayed

Bracoden School status Updated today at 07:39

Transport not operating

Due to icy road conditions, the school bus will not be running today.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:18


Opening delayed

Due to icy conditions Bracoden will have a delayed opening of 10am on Tuesday 5th December. This is to allow children and staff to travel to school safely. The panto trip will go ahead but we will inform you if there is any change.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:38


Crudie School
Transport not operating, Closed to everyone

Crudie School status Updated today at 09:05

Transport not operating

Update - school transport is not operating. School will be open at 10am for those children who can be dropped off and picked up. Please do not travel if it is not safe to do so. Children should come in at the front door at 10am

Posted on: 04/12/2023 19:50


Closed to everyone

As the conditions have not improved and it is not safe for staff or families to get here, Crudie school will be closed on Tuesday 5th December.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 09:05


Fintry School, Turriff
Opening delayed

Fintry School, Turriff status Updated today at 06:48

Opening delayed

Due to black ice the school will open at 10am.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 06:48


Finzean School
Opening delayed

Finzean School status Updated today at 08:33

Opening delayed

Due to the buses not operating and staff finding it very icy on the roads, for safety the school will open at 9.30 am today.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:33


Fordyce School
Opening delayed

Fordyce School status Updated yesterday at 17:23

Opening delayed

Due to the overnight forecast of continuing icy conditions Fordyce Primary School will have a delayed opening of 10.00am on Tuesday 5th December. This is to allow children, staff and transport to travel into school safely. School transport plan to operate with pick up times being one hour later than normal. Children should not arrive before 10.00am and should make their way directly into the pupil entrance door. Thank you for your understanding.

Posted on: 04/12/2023 17:23


Fyvie School
Opening delayed

Fyvie School status Updated today at 08:01

Opening delayed

Due to dangerous road conditions and reported accidents in and around the area Fyvie Primary will now open for 10am today. School transport has been advised. TRANSPORT UPDATE *Victoria Coaches will not be operating their route today Deveron coaches and Watermill coaches also not running. For the transport that is running please go to pick up an hour later than usual time

Posted on: 05/12/2023 06:42


Gordon Schools (The)
Changes to transport routes

Gordon Schools (The) status Updated today at 08:39

Changes to transport routes

NS644U26 Deveron Coach (Insch via Glens) not running to today. F-NS644V26 Deveron Coach not running.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:52


Kennethmont School
Transport not operating

Kennethmont School status Updated today at 08:28

Transport not operating

Becky’s bus will not be operating am or pm due to road conditions. Amanda is going to attempt all her collections.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:28


Kincardine O'Neil School
Opening delayed

Kincardine O'Neil School status Updated today at 07:47

Opening delayed

Due to the ice and dangerous road conditions, Kincardine O'Neil School will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday 5th December. This is to allow children, staff and school transport to travel into school safely.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:47


King Edward School
Opening delayed, Transport not operating

King Edward School status Updated today at 07:53

Opening delayed

Due to lingering ice on some of the side roads and a yellow warning in place overnight, King Edward School will open at 10am on Tuesday 5th December. The bus will run 1 hour and 15 minutes later than normal to allow for a 10am drop off at school. Please do not drop your child off before 10am. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Posted on: 04/12/2023 21:24


Transport not operating

The school bus is not operating today. School will be open at 10am for children who can be dropped off and picked up safely. Please only travel if you feel it is safe to do so and ensure you are available all day to pick you your child should we have to close earlier than 3pm

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:53


Largue School
Closed to everyone

Largue School status Updated today at 07:44

Closed to everyone

The bus company has just advised me that road conditions are very poor in our area and that they will not be running today. Therefore the school is closed to everyone. Please refer to snow packs and use Google classroom to access further activities.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:44


Logie Coldstone School
Opening delayed

Logie Coldstone School status Updated today at 07:44

Opening delayed

School will open late this morning. This is due to icy road conditions. E&M Lees Buses will have delayed start also. School will open at 10.00am.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:44


Lumphanan School
Closed to everyone

Lumphanan School status Updated today at 09:26

Closed to everyone

UPDATE: Due to the ice and the extremely treacherous roads in and around the school , Lumphanan School will be closed today to everyone. Pupils can access tasks through the website.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:46


Closed to everyone

Due to the ice and the extremely treacherous roads in and around the school , Lumphanan School will be closed today to everyone. Pupils can access tasks through the website.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 09:24


Meldrum Academy
Changes to transport routes

Meldrum Academy status Updated today at 08:32

Changes to transport routes

7.45am Kineil NS705J Meikle Wartle/OldRayne will not be running today due to the icy road conditions. JM Burns NS705X Auchnagatt, Methlick will start its route at Gowenwell farm road end at approx 8.10am for those pupil who are usually picked up prior to this point. 8.17am Elmbank NA705C Taxi to Tarves, Pitmedden, Udny Green and Cairnbroggie - due to an accident on the road taxi has been unable to reach destinations as yet. The driver will make direct contact with parents/carers to keep them updated. 8.20am Central Taxis NS705O St Katherine's, Barthol Chapel and Oldmeldrum will not be running today. 8.29 am - Kineil NS705M MeikleWartle/Durno/Pitcaple- Will not be running today. The bus driver has attempted the route but has been unable to reach their start point due to the icy road conditions.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:52


Meldrum School
Changes to transport routes

Meldrum School status Updated today at 07:43

Changes to transport routes

Due to road conditions, Burns Coaches will pick up from the main road only. There will be no pick up at Mains of Thornton or Bourtie Brae.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:43


Methlick School
Transport not operating

Methlick School status Updated today at 07:46

Transport not operating

Good morning. We have been advised that the Premier Coaches bus driven by Andy is unable to operate this morning due to the icy conditions. Parents are welcome to bring their children in to school, however they will have to also collect them at the end of the school day.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:46


Midmar School
Re-opened

Midmar School status Updated today at 08:47

Re-opened

Jane's bus is not running today due to the icy road conditions.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:49


Re-opened

Midmar School will be closed today (Tuesday 5th December) due to an electrical fault. We hope this will be resolved today.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:47


Mintlaw Academy
Changes to transport routes

Mintlaw Academy status Updated today at 07:52

Changes to transport routes

NS467I - Classy Taxis (Bus Bay Roadside 22) - Old Maud Croft, Sunnyside of Drum, Artamford, Gelly Brae, Auchmunziel, Cairnbanno, Pundlercroft, Beachlea and NS467R - Classy Taxis (Bus Bay Roadside 19) Clackriach, Kirkhill, Bruntbrae, Clochcan, Annieswells, Lambshillock. Drivers have attempted routes but had to abort due to icy conditions, pupils who have been collected will be returned home. Parents are reminded if you choose to transport your child to school you must make appropriate arrangements to collect them at the end of the school day or earlier in the event of early closure.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:49


Monquhitter School
Closed to everyone

Monquhitter School status Updated today at 08:34

Closed to everyone

Due to the extremely dangerous road and pavement conditions it is not safe for staff or pupils to travel therefore Monquhitter school will be closed to all.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:34


New Deer School
Opening delayed

New Deer School status Updated today at 07:32

Opening delayed

Opening delayed until 9am for all NURSERY children to allow staff to travel safely from the widespread areas which they live.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:32


Ordiquhill School
Closed to everyone

Ordiquhill School status Updated today at 07:44

Closed to everyone

Good morning, Ordiquhill School and Nursery is closed to everyone today due to very icy conditions within the school grounds and the roads around the school. It is not safe for staff or pupils, therefore we need to close. Please access Google Classrooms for pupils learning.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:39


Closed to everyone

Good morning, Ordiquhill School and Nursery is closed to everyone today due to very icy conditions within the school grounds and the roads around the school. It is not safe for staff or pupils, therefore we need to close. Please access Google Classrooms for pupils learning.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:44


Portsoy School
Opening delayed

Portsoy School status Updated yesterday at 16:04

Opening delayed

Due to the yellow warning for icy conditions tomorrow, Portsoy School and Nursery will open at 10 am on Tuesday 5th December. There is NO Breakfast Club. School transport will run 1 hour later than usual pick up time.

Posted on: 04/12/2023 16:04


Rothienorman School
Transport not operating

Rothienorman School status Updated today at 07:42

Transport not operating

Due to local road conditions, neither Aileen's bus nor the Watermill taxi are running today. Please note, we are still waiting to hear if the coach for the P5 & P6 trip will go ahead. Please monitor this site for updates.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:26


Tarland School
Opening delayed

Tarland School status Updated today at 07:43

Opening delayed

School and Nursery will open late this morning. This is due to icy road conditions. E&M Lees Buses will have delayed start also. School and Nursery will open at 10.00am.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:43


Towie School
Changes to transport routes

Towie School status Updated today at 08:27

Changes to transport routes

RS Coaches not running this morning. (Emma's bus) Other transport currently running.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:16


Changes to transport routes

AJS coaches and RS Coaches not running today. Other transport currently running.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:27


Turriff Academy
Closed to pupils only

Turriff Academy status Updated today at 08:48

Closed to pupils only

Update - 8.47 am. Due to the condition of footpaths, roads and car parks in Turriff, the decision has been made to close the school to all pupils. Pupils should revert to online learning using usual resources. School is open to staff who can safely make it in.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:48


Turriff Primary School
Closed to everyone

Turriff Primary School status Updated today at 13:59

Closed to everyone

The school will be closed today due to very icy conditions within the school grounds including car park, pavements and roads. It is not safe for staff, pupils or parents therefore we need to close. Please refer to email that will be sent later in the morning regarding remote learning for the day.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 07:13


Tyrie School
Transport not operating

Tyrie School status Updated today at 08:57

Transport not operating

Tyrie School is open but Transport is not operating today. If you choose to transport your child to school please ensure that you pick them up at the end of the day too.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:57


Uryside School
Opening delayed

Uryside School status Updated today at 08:11

Opening delayed

Good morning. Due to the very icy roads around the school, we will delay opening until 10am to allow safe travels. As the breakfast club and nursery have already opened, we will take anyone who has already arrived and dropped off. The remaining parents are asked to delay setting off. The surrounding roads have black ice and the rain is adding to it. We want to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Posted on: 05/12/2023 08:11


Whitehills School
Opening delayed

Whitehills School status Updated yesterday at 16:44

Opening delayed

Due to the overnight forecast of continued icy conditions Whitehills School and Nursery will have a delayed opening of 10.00am on Tuesday 5th December. This is to allow children, staff and transport to safely travel into school. School transport plan to operate with pick up times being one hour later than normal. Children should not arrive before 10.00am and should make their way straight inside via their usual doors. Thank you for your understanding.

Posted on: 04/12/2023 16:44