{"id":217,"date":"2020-04-16T10:44:53","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T10:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/hopemanprimaryschool\/?page_id=217"},"modified":"2024-05-28T13:34:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T13:34:43","slug":"welcome-to-hopeman-primary-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/my\/hopemanprimaryschool\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Hopeman Primary School"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Hopeman Primary Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Our Vision\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our vision is encapsulated by our motto T.E.A.M Together Everyone Achieves More. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Our vision at Hopeman Primary school is to use our unique village location, strong community links and high quality learning experiences to deliver a curriculum that enables our children to achieve excellence in the four capacities:<\/p>\n

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  • Successful Learners<\/li>\n
  • Confident Individuals<\/li>\n
  • Effective Contributors<\/li>\n
  • Responsible Citizens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    We want every child to play and learn in an environment where positive relationships are fostered and they feel<\/p>\n

    Safe<\/p>\n

    Healthy<\/p>\n

    Achieving<\/p>\n

    Nurtured<\/p>\n

    Active<\/p>\n

    Respected<\/p>\n

    Responsible<\/p>\n

    Included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
    Our Values\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Upon visiting Hopeman Primary School you notice the following values embedded in our ethos\u2026 Teamwork<\/strong>– we work in pairs, groups and across stages developing collaborative skills building a whole school community. We work closely with parents, the community and outside partners.
    \nResponsibility<\/strong>– we all take on leadership roles, are self-aware, make good choices, care for their environment and others.
    \n<\/span>Excellence <\/strong>– we strive to be the best we can be; we have high expectations and a Growth Mindset.
    \nRespect- <\/strong>our own rights and the rights of others.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
    Our Aims<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Developing Capacity in our Children\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

    All children develop the knowledge, skills and attributes of Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, Effective Contributors and Responsible Citizens through:<\/p>\n

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    • the eight curricular areas<\/li>\n
    • the ethos and life of the school<\/li>\n
    • interdisciplinary learning recognising and celebrating wider achievements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
      Our Environmental Context
      \n\"\"<\/strong>Our curriculum is influenced by:<\/p>\n
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      • Our rural, coastal setting<\/li>\n
      • The heritage of our close knit community<\/li>\n
      • Cross-sector partnerships<\/li>\n
      • Links with local businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
        Our Approaches to Learning
        \n\"\"<\/strong>Literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing core to all learning experiences.\u00a0 Our whole school and community approach to Learning for Sustainability weaves together global citizenship, sustainable development education, outdoor learning and children’s rights to create coherent, rewarding and transformative learning experiences.\u00a0 Our teaching approaches are based upon current research and methodologies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
        Supporting all Children\"\"<\/strong>
        \nOur curriculum delivery is based on GIRFEC guidelines. The wellbeing indicators are used to ensure all children are S<\/strong>afe, H<\/strong>ealthy, A<\/strong>ctive, N<\/strong>urtured, A<\/strong>chieving, R<\/strong>espected, R<\/strong>esponsible and I<\/strong>ncluded.
        \nNeeds are identified early using baseline assessments and teacher judgement.\u00a0 Learner Profiles and Strategies are used to ensure additional support needs are met.\u00a0 Support is provided to all children where required and learning is differentiated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
        Contexts for Learning
        \n<\/strong>Our learning experiences are delivered through the 4 CONTEXTS:\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Curriculum Areas <\/strong>are planned for and taught discretely or through a context.<\/p>\n

        Ethos and life of the school <\/strong>provides children from the earliest stages with opportunities to be leaders of change and action.<\/p>\n

        Interdisciplinary Learning <\/strong>allows for curricular areas to be weaved together within a context.<\/p>\n

        Opportunities for Personal Achievements<\/strong> are planned for and celebrated both in the classroom and beyond.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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        Pupil Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Children work with each other and their teachers to shape their learning experiences and are involved in:\"\"<\/p>\n