Visions values and aims.
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Below you can find copies of the School Mission Statement, along with our school Aims, both of which were created as part of a collaborative process involving staff, parents and pupils.
A more comprehensive break down of our school policies can be found by clicking on the following link:-
School Mission Statement / Run Na Sgoile
Everyone will find success and happiness in learning, ensuring that they reach their full potential within a safe, protected, inclusive environment, fostering mutual respect within an atmosphere of high expectations and equality. Parents and carers, as part of the school community, are encouraged to actively contribute to improve and develop school issues. In doing so we will provide every opportunity to maximize success for all and ensure that our children are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.
School Aims / Amasan Na Sgoile
At Mallaig Primary School we base our aims on the values of wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity in line with the 7 principles and four purposes of the curriculum for excellence.
To achieve our aims, every child and young person in our care will be protected from abuse neglect or harm, have the highest attainable standards of physical and mental health and be given support in learning to make healthy and safe choices.
They will be supported and guided in their learning and in the development of their skills, confidence and self esteem and have opportunities to take part in activities such as play, recreation and sport which will contribute to healthy growth and development.
They will have the opportunity, along with Parents and Carers to be heard and involved in decisions which affect them, and be encouraged to play active roles in their school with appropriate guidance and supervision.
They will have help to overcome social, educational, physical and economic inequalities and be accepted as part of the community in which they live and learn.
To this end we will:
•Provide a curriculum in both English and Gaelic which illustrates breadth and balance in all areas, is in accordance with 3-14 recommendations and the Curriculum for Excellence and ensures continuity and progression for all levels of ability during their period in nursery and primary education.
•Organise/ reorganise as appropriate, accommodation and resources in accordance with needs relating to class size/composition and school roll, in order that both pupils and staff can fully and effectively utilise facilities available.
•Raise pupils' attainment, and establish high standards in attendance and behaviour.
•Be specific with regard to particular areas to be developed within a session, and ensure that these proposed developments are carefully monitored (in line with How Good is Our School – The Journey to Excellence) as they progress, and that targets are met.
•Ensure classroom organisation and methodology allows for account to be taken of the talents/ needs of individual pupils, providing challenges and support as necessary.
•Provide a happy and caring environment where the team spirit (staff, pupils and parents) encourages children to achieve their full potential, develop an enthusiastic attitude to their tasks and generally aim for a feeling of security in their relationships with all concerned.
•Celebrate success; create an ethos of achievement, and equal opportunities for all pupils.
•Ensure sound links are established between nursery, primary and secondary sectors and with the wider community.
•Ensure that all members of staff have opportunities for continuing professional development.
•Promote links with parents as partners in their children’s education.
•Ensure the health and well being of all members of the school community.
Last reviewed:- August 2009
