Enrolment for Primary 1 pupils takes place in December/January (the deadline for starting school in August 2023 is 24th January 2023). Parents/carers can find information on how to register their child for school at https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/school-admissions/primary-school-registration-p1 Prospective parents/carers are welcome to arrange an appointment to view the school. Where parents/carers and children reside out with the Kildrum area, the child must be registered at the local school and a placing request submitted to headquarters. We liaise closely with pre-five establishments in the local area where children transfer into our school. We have a very full transition programme, which involves parents/carers and children visiting the school for planned interaction with current Primary 1 pupils. We also have an extensive ‘Buddy Programme’ where Primary 6 pupils have a series of visits to Kildrum Family Learning Centre to work with the children there. They become involved in a range of activities including story-telling, sand and water play, construction and active play. In January each year we have a ‘Buddy Conference’, which is used as a training vehicle for all of the Buddy activities. Workshops and information programmes are held towards the end of the summer term for new parents/carers, while the children meet their teachers and their classmates for the coming session.
“Kildrum has been exceptional at assisting with the transition from nursery to Primary 1 and my son has had a fantastic first year there. The staff have been supportive and kept us updated through the year with his progress.” Parent (May 2023)
