Values and Aims

“Every child of school age has the right to a school education provided by an education authority” Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc. Act 2000

Values

 In our school we value:

Learning:

we will open our minds to knowledge, skills and the opinions of others

we take responsibility for ourselves

we will foster self-esteem

Respect:

we will treat everyone fairly

we will be tolerant of others

we will care for one another

Beauty:

we will make our surroundings attractive and welcoming

Endeavour:

in everything , we will do the very best we can.

In Kirkstyle Primary School we aim to offer an education of the highest quality through effective teaching and learning by:

• helping each child to be happy, confident and able to develop his/her full potential
• respecting every pupil as equal but individual, identifying and resolving problems by developing good relationships with children and their parents
• promoting learning by giving pupils a balanced educational experience through a range of teaching methods and a broad curriculum
• fostering self-esteem and respect for others, while encouraging decision-making in preparation for each pupil taking his/her place in society