In line with the values, purposes and principles of a Curriculum for Excellence at Park School, we aspire to provide all our pupils with access to the highest quality of learning and teaching in order to maximise their successes and encourage achievement in its broadest sense.

Our Vision:

Everyone who works at Park School shares the same vision for the school.

To provide pupils with a happy, safe environment where they are encouraged, supported and challenged. Where pupils are given every opportunity to be successful and to develop their independence. At Park School our learning is for life.              

Hence our aims are:-

• To develop enthusiastic and motivated learners, who are determined to achieve to their highest standards.
• To encourage individual confidence.
• To enable each child to develop into an honest, respectful, hardworking and helpful world citizen.
• To forge strong, lasting and mutually beneficial links with the wider community promoting a positive image of the school and its students.

We deliver all aspects of the Curriculum for Excellence by

• Motivating pupils to be successful learners
• Enabling pupils to be confident individuals
• Providing opportunities to practise responsible citizenship
• Encouraging pupils to be effective contributor
• To provide a safe, secure and happy environment.
• To raise self-esteem through the celebration of achievement and success
• To develop pupils’ personalities, talents and physical abilities to their fullest potential.
• To minimise the effect of additional support needs as a barrier to learning.
• To maintain good lines of communication within the school, with parents and with the wider community.
• To develop partnerships with other establishments and agencies in the local community.
• To develop Park School in accordance with East Ayrshire’s Improvement Plan, Community Plan and the Scottish Executive’s National Priorities.

Our school values in line with GIRFEC, ensure our pupils are:

RESPONSIBLE I can make good choices. I care about my local and wider environment. I can help others and take on responsibilities.	RESPECTED I am given a voice and am listened to. I can make decisions about my school.	ACHIEVING I can share and celebrate my achievements.
NURTURED I am given opportunities to try new things. I know that people know me and care for me. I know who to go to for help.	PARK SCHOOL VALUES	INCLUDED I am involved in school life. I belong in my class, school and community. I can help others feel included in learning.
SAFE I feel happy and safe. I know who to go to for help.	HEALTHY I eat well and have friends. I am active and looked after and encouraged to make healthy choices.	ACTIVE I have opportunities to be active in body and mind. I can share my learning. I can share my achievements.