Dear Parents, Carers, Families and Friends,

I am delighted as Head Teacher of Saint Thomas’ Primary School and Nursery Class to welcome you all to our school community.  Our vision is based on achieving excellence for all through the school curriculum, (Curriculum for Excellence), as well as achieving equity through a range of high quality experiences and opportunities that ensure success for everyone both in school and later on in life.  As a Catholic school, our vision is also based firmly on the values and teachings of the Catholic Church through the development of the knowledge and understanding of Catholic faith, relationships, equality and inclusion.

In October 2017 a team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited St Thomas’ Primary School and Nursery Class.  The inspection team found the following strengths in the school’s work.

• Hard working, courteous and well behaved children who show resilience. Positive relationships between teachers, staff and children which support a purposefullearning climate characterised by mutual respect.
• Staff across the school and nursery class who work well as a team and enrich children’s experiences both within and out-with the classes.
• Staff ensure that steps are put in place to ease particular barriers to participation in order to secure equitable outcomes for all children.
• The drive of the Head Teacher and her depute in taking forward wellbeing, inclusion and equity. This results in children feeling safe, nurtured, supported and are treated fairly across the school and nursery.

We are delighted that the school was reported to exceed the standard for education in Scotland and we make a commitment to everyone that we continue to strive for excellence for all.

If you have any questions about any information contained in this website then please do not hesitate to contact me at the school-

enquiries@st-thomas.n-lanark.sch.uk

Yours sincerely

Maryann Preston

Head Teacher