OUR RATIONALE
We are to learn as long as we live
Chan eil thu tuilleach’s sean airson ionnsachadh fhathast
In our school we are committed to providing appropriate opportunities for the development of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural values through both the ethos and the curriculum. This will be undertaken in partnership with parents/carers and will take account of the individual needs of pupils and the views of parents/carers.
OUR VISION, VALUES AND AIMS
We recently collaborated with parents, carers, pupils and staff to refresh our vision , values and aims . Our new values are:
Our agreed aims at Port Ellen Primary School and ELC link with our values. They are;
INNOVATIVE: To encourage a curious and creative mindset with the ability to apply critical thinking
INDEPENDENT: To develop resilient and responsible individuals who recognise the importance of Life-long learning
INCLUDED: To create a caring community where there are opportunities for all.
OUR CURRICULUM MAP
By providing a nurturing and safe environment we strive to promote excellence and allow our children to become: Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, Responsible Citizens and Effective Contributors.
At Port Ellen Primary, our work is guided by Argyll and Bute’s vision, Our Children, Their Future, which places children and young people at the heart of all we do. We share the commitment to ensuring that every child is safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential through high-quality learning, equity, and strong community partnerships.
