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Learning for Life
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Positive Partnerships
Success is Celebrated
LHANBRYDE PRIMARY SCHOOL
HANDBOOK
January 2015
HONESTY
*
RESPECT
*
FAIRNESS
*
TEAMWORK
*
KEEP TRYING
INTRODUCTION
This handbook has been produced for the parents of pupils and prospective pupils of Lhanbryde Primary
School.
We hope you will find the information useful and informative. We have an open door policy here at
Lhanbryde, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.
School Times:
Opening time:
8.45am for P1-7
Finishing times:
2.30pm P1-3
3.00pm P4-7
Morning Interval:
10.30am - 10.50am for P1-7
Lunch Interval:
12.20pm - 1.15pm for P1-7
Contact Details:
School Address:
Lhanbryde Primary School
Garmouth Road
Lhanbryde
Moray
IV30 8PD
Telephone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
01343 842649
01343 843285
[email protected]
Office Hours:
The school administrator’s working hours are between 8.15am and 3.25pm and
so there will be someone available to answer calls/reply to e-mails during this time.
Moray Council:
School Website:
www.moray.gov.uk
www.lhanbrydeprimaryschool.ik.org
Head Teacher:
Mrs Gillian Ross
Date of Publication January 2015
LHANBRYDE
CONTENTS
Welcome.......................................................................4
Vision, Values and Aims……………………………………………............................5
Enrolment, Classes and Uniform…………………..................................6
Transitions....................................................................7
Attendance, Holidays and Lateness.........................................8
Curriculum for Excellence....................................................9
Curricular Areas..............................................................11
Homework and Additional Support for Learning............................15
Assessment, Celebrating Achievement & Ethos..............................16
Life at Lhanbryde Primary....................................................17
Behaviour and Bullying.........................................................18
Health & Safety...............................................................19
School Meals…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………20
Parental Involvement..........................................................21
Pupil Involvement in school life………………………………………………………………………………22
Our School Community.........................................................23
Transport……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….24
Conclusion......................................................................22
Appendix A-Moray Council Website Links
Appendix B-School Improvement Plan
Appendix C- Standards and Quality Report
Apendix D- Holiday Dates
WELCOME
Dear Parents/Carers
On behalf of pupils, parents and staff, I would like to welcome you to Lhanbryde Primary School.
Lhanbryde is a semi-rural community, situated 3 miles from the large town of Elgin. You will find Lhanbryde
School in the centre of the village. We are a non-denominational school which currently provides education
for 170 pupils. The current school was built in 1997 on the site of the previous 1960's building. It is an open
plan school which has room for 10 class teaching areas. Within the school, there is also enhanced provision
for children with Additional Support Needs.
We have a very well equipped Nursery that offers places to three and four year old children. Lhanbryde
Primary School Nursery is situated within the main school building, next to our infant class areas. At present
we offer 30 morning and 20 afternoon places.
The large circular gym hall doubles up for the school dining hall at lunch time. In addition to this we have 2
spacious multi-purpose rooms. Pupils learn ICT skills in the Computer Suite and our Support for Learning
team benefit from a work base too.
We value our partnership with parents and we look forward to working with you and your child/children as you
begin an exciting journey with us at Lhanbryde Primary.
I hope this booklet provides you with everything that you will need to know about our school. However if you
have any further queries, no matter how small, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely
Gillian Ross
Head Teacher
WHAT WE AIM TO DO
Our General aim for the children of this school is to provide a secure, happy and stimulating environment
within which effective learning and teaching can take place. In order to achieve this we aim to provide a
curriculum which is varied in its learning experiences, provides a balance of content and allows and ensures
that each child progresses at a rate appropriate to his/her age, aptitude and ability, but achieves his/her
highest potential.
We hope that by continued discussion of local and national documents and by evaluation of what we do, we will
take account of the ever changing society in which our children will take their place.
This means that we are constantly trying to provide a curriculum which caters for all our children's needs,
not merely intellectual but also spiritual, physical, moral and emotional. We frequently use the environment in
which we live to provide our children with meaningful situations.
Our curriculum requires constant review. As part of the review process all schools have a School
Improvement Plan which sets out their priorities for the coming year. This is available in Appendix B.
LHANBRYDE PRIMARY VALUES
RESPECT
Lhanbryde
pupils are
helpful and
have good
manners.
- Mrs Collie
TEAMWORK
HONESTY
I will
hand this
lost coin
into the
office.
FAIRNESS
We can work together.
KEEP TRYING
When
things get
hard we
keep
trying.
We take turns.
SCHOOL AIMS AND VISION
Our whole school community was involved in creating our school vision.
Learning for Life
Positive Partnerships
Success is Celebrated
We have a clear vision for the school: where all members will effectively learn the skills that prepare them
for life, develop positive partnerships with the school and wider community and regularly celebrate success.
AIMS
Our school aims are in line with the four purposes of The Curriculum for Excellence: to enable pupils to
become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.
DO OUR BEST
CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY
KEEP LEARNING AND IMPROVING
RESPECT EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING
BELIEVE IN OURSELVES
TAKE PART AND HAVE A SAY IN THE LIFE OF OUR SCHOOL
CONTRIBUTE TO TEAM WORK
BE HEALTHY, HAPPY AND SAFE
ENROLMENT
The 1981 Education (Scotland) Act gives parents rights in choosing the school at which they wish their child
to be educated. Information can be obtained from the Head Teacher.
Each year during the 3rd week of January parents are requested to REGISTER their child for education AT
THEIR LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOL. At the same time as registering, parents can ENROL their child for a
place in their local school or receive information about making a request for a place in another school of their
choice. Parents and pupils are welcome to visit the school before making their choice.
Parents should bring the child's birth certificate with them at the time of registration.
Once we have all the information about the children who will be joining Primary 1, we will send out an
information leaflet for parents and children about our transition programme.
CLASSES
Children are grouped in classes according to age and numbers of children. Your child may be placed in a single
stage class with a maximum of 33 pupils (25 in P1, P2 & P3) or in a composite class with a maximum of 25
pupils. Pupils are allocated to composite classes as sympathetically as possible to provide the best
educational opportunities, social harmony and emotional stability.
In forming new classes, full account will be taken of existing successful groupings of pupils. Language and /or
mathematics groupings are used as the basis for decision as to which class pupils are allocated.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
The wearing of school uniform is recommended. We encourage pupils to dress smartly and to look their best.
Please ensure that clothing is named, especially sweatshirts.
The school uniform comprises:
Bright blue, V-necked pullover/cardigan/sweatshirt with badge.
White shirt/polo shirt/blouse
Black/grey trousers
Black/grey skirt
Jeans, denim or leather jackets and sports team kit are not
considered to be suitable school clothing. School sweatshirts
and Fleeces are available to buy from the school office.
Naturally when children are representing the school in any way,
we expect full uniform to be worn.
We ask that parents also support us in ensuring that school
clothing is appropriate for wearing at school.
Dressed for Success
TRANSITIONS
Starting Primary 1
We aim to make the entry of pre-school pupils to full-time education as smooth as possible. We recognise
the important role parents play in this process and aim to develop a close home/school partnership for the
benefit of your child.
In term 4, there is a full induction programme for parents and children entering P1 that includes a wide range
of activities and visits. Each P1 pupil is given a 'P7 P.A.L' i.e. a pupil from P6 who becomes the child's friend
after the Summer break.
There is an evening for parents in May/June followed by a Reading Evening in September.
Children attending nurseries/pre school centres outside of Lhanbryde Nursery will be fully included in this
transition process and P1 teachers will also visit/liaise with staff at these centres.
Transfer to Secondary School
The majority of pupils in P7 transfer to Milne's High School in Fochabers, in August of each year. Those
children who live on or to the west of the B1903 Lossiemouth Road usually attend Elgin Academy, as do the
pupils in the Cranloch, Teinland and Clackmarras areas. However, if parents wish, they may choose to send
their child to any secondary school in the area provided they make their own travel arrangements.
The addresses and telephone numbers of the secondary schools are as follows:Milne's High School, Fochabers
Elgin Academy, Morriston Road, Elgin
Elgin High School, High School Drive, Elgin
Tel: 01343 820611
Tel: 01343 543485
Tel: 01343 545782
Arrangements for transfer to Milne's High School are well established and there is close liaison between
staff. Parents also attend an evening to meet staff.
Class transitions
During one of the days when our P.7 pupils are visiting Milne’s High School, we organise a “Moving On
Morning” when pupils spend the morning with the teacher they will have following the Summer break.
This is a great opportunity for the children and the teachers and all benefit from the “Getting to Know
You” activities.
ABSENCE
Attendance
It is a legal requirement under the Education (Scotland) Act, 1980, that parents ensure regular attendance
at school.
Illness
If a child is absent through illness, parents/carers must contact the school as soon as possible on the
morning of any absence. If we have not received notification of a child's absence by 9.15am, we will send a
message to parents/carers via our texting system. This is done with the best of intentions as when a child
fails to turn up for school, we wish to know that he/she is safe at home and has not gone missing on the way
to school.
Medical Room
Hospital/Clinic Appointments
Again, we ask that advance notice of an appointment should be passed on to the school. In the interest of
safety we do not allow pupils to leave school to meet a parent for an appointment, so during school
hours, the pupil must be collected from school.
Holidays
In Scotland, parents do not have the legal right to keep pupils off school to accompany them on holiday. Such
holidays will be classified as unauthorised absences from school,
Where parents have no control over the dates of their annual leave, children can be granted up to a fortnight
of authorised absence, within any 12 consecutive months. In all cases, parents must request the permission
of the Head Teacher to remove a child from school during term time to go on holiday.
It is not the policy of this school to provide children with work to complete while they are on holiday during
term time.
In taking children out of school in term time, parents should be aware of the potential impact on their
children regarding teaching time in key subjects that is lost.
CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE
Curriculum for Excellence (often shortened to CfE) is the curriculum in Scotland which applies to all children
and young people aged 3-18, wherever they are learning. It aims to raise achievement for all, enabling young
people to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to succeed in learning, life and work. It
aims to raise standards, prepare our children for a future they do not yet know and equip them for jobs of
tomorrow in a fast changing world. All children and young people have an entitlement to provision of an
excellent education so that they develop skills for learning, life and work.
Curriculum for Excellence is not a 'one size fits all' curriculum. It provides greater personalisation and choice
so that learning is more challenging, enjoyable and relevant to each child’s needs, strengths and interests.
Curriculum for Excellence enables professionals to teach subjects creatively, to work together across the
school and with other schools, to share best practice and explore learning together. Glow, Scotland’s unique,
world-leading, online network will support learners and teachers in this and there are plans already in place
for parents across the country to have access to Glow in due time.
A factfile about the ‘Curriculum for Excellence’ for parents/carers which provides a more comprehensive
overview of CfE (and an explanation of the terms used) is available from the office. You can also access
further information about the curriculum and supporting your child on:
http://www.LTScotland.org.uk/Parentzone
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/cfe/index.asp
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/resources/index.asp
Curriculum for Excellence develops skills for learning, life and work to help young people go on to further
study, secure work and navigate life. It brings real life into the classroom, making learning relevant and helps
young people apply lessons to their life beyond the classroom. It links knowledge in one subject area to
another, helping children understand the world and make connections. It develops skills so that children can
think for themselves, make sound judgements, challenge, enquire and find solutions.
Curriculum Levels
These describe the progression in learning and development of children and young people from age 3-18
years. In brief, these are:
Early Level – the pre-school years and P1 or later for some
First Level – to end of P4, but earlier or later for some
Second Level - to the end of P7, but earlier or later for some.
Third and Fourth Levels - Secondary 1 – 3 but earlier for some.
Senior Phase - Secondary 4 – 6 and college or other means of study.
As a very general guide, children are expected to be at Second Level, and beginning to learn and develop at
Third Level, as they make the transition from Primary into Secondary Education.
Children and young people progress through these levels at their own pace; and naturally some do so more
quickly, or a little later than expected, dependant on individual circumstances and needs.
Experiences and Outcomes (Es and Os)
Each learning experience will provide the opportunity for children to learn a number of outcomes throughout
a range of curriculum areas. We use detailed planning to deliver inter-disciplinary learning opportunities using
interesting topics e.g. Vikings, World War 2, Minibeasts, etc. Not only do children learn more about the topic,
but they are continuously developing their literacy, numeracy and team working skills.
The ability to transfer knowledge and skills over a wide range of learning experiences from the different
curriculum areas is desired.
Key areas of Education
Literacy across learning,
Numeracy across learning and
Health and Wellbeing across learning
Experience - describes the learning activity taking place.
Outcome - describes what the learning will achieve.
Knowledge, understanding, skills, awareness and attitudes.
E.g.
Curriculum for Excellence is all about bringing real life into the classroom and taking lessons beyond it.
Learning and teaching will still focus on subjects and knowledge in addition to developing skills and
understanding. The following website page has more information on other subjects and knowledge covered by
the curriculum:
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/cfe/subjectsandknowledge/index.asp
The Seven Principles -
The Eight Curriculum Areas –
all learning must take account of these
principles:
Challenge and Enjoyment
Breadth
Progression
Depth
Personalisation and Choice
Coherence
Relevance
containing a range of subjects:
Expressive Arts
Art, Drama, Music and Dance
Health & Wellbeing
Personal, social and emotional health. Also P.E.
Literacy and English
Communicating with others. Reading, Writing
and Modern Languages
Numeracy and Mathematics
Number work, Problem Solving
Religious and Moral Education
Religions, values and beliefs.
Sciences
Understanding our planet
Social Studies
Scotland and the World; past, present and
future.
Technologies
Food, Design and Computing.
This is to ensure children's development is
useful and meaningful
CURRICULAR AREAS
There are 8 curricular areas that children will study under a Curriculum for Excellence:
Language, Mathematics, Social Subjects, Science, Expressive Arts, Religious and Moral Education, Health and
Wellbeing and Technologies.
English Language
This consists of listening, talking, reading and writing.
Listening and Talking
We provide children with a range of opportunities to discuss and listen to others. They are encouraged to
convey messages and talk clearly to adults and other children. Pupils will listen to a wide variety of media
including T.V., radio, C.D. and stories read by teachers and pupils.
Reading
Busy taking an AR Quiz
Oxford Reading Tree, Dandelion Readers and Ginn provide the core reading
experiences for our pupils. We also have a selection of extension and
supplementary readers which provide support and consolidate vocabulary and
comprehension. Pupils will read a wide range of fiction and non fiction
materials. Reading for pleasure is encouraged through our school library and
computerised Accelerated Reader system.
Children will learn about the skills of predicting, clarifying, summarising and
questioning, through our Reciprocal Reading approach.
It is important for parents to show interest by hearing their child's reading and encouraging them to read
for pleasure at home too.
Spelling
We are following the “Spelling made Easy” programme which provides a set of progressive spelling words and
activities. When they are ready for spelling groups, pupils will be placed accordingly and words will be
studied in class as well as in tasks which may be included as homework.
Writing
Children are taught technical skills of handwriting, spelling, punctuation and grammar. They also learn about
the 6 genres in writing: Report writing, Recount, Procedure (instructions), Narrative, Persuasion and
Explanation.
Pupils learn to write across the curriculum and for a variety of purposes. Success in writing is celebrated
regularly in class.
P7 Monster Poems and
Newspaper Reports
Modern Languages
During the course of P6 and P7, pupils are introduced to either French or German. The main aims are to
offer them the opportunity to sample a foreign language and to learn about and use everyday French or
German in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Wie geht
Je suis
es dir?
bon!
MATHEMATICS
Topics include Number, Money, Measurement, Shape, Information Handling and Position and Movement,
Pupils are also given the opportunity to solve problems, use calculators,
computers and handle information in different ways.
We use a wide range of resources for Maths lessons such as textbooks,
worksheets, interactive whiteboard, computers, programmable toys and
the outdoors.
My shape
has six
sides.
Practical, real life experiences are provided wherever possible and we
place a strong emphasis on developing mental calculations/strategies.
SOCIAL SUBJECTS
Children acquire knowledge and understanding of the world and learn
skills that will enable them to interact effectively with it.
Pupils may take part in trips/visits to enhance their learning. We are
very lucky to have several wooded areas nearby which we make full use
of for children's learning.
Night and Day
Display P.2
SCIENCE
Human Body P.5
Pupils will experience lessons about living things, energy and forces and earth
and space. They will also develop a range of skills through problem solving,
practical experiments, research and reading information.
EXPRESSIVE ARTS
Music, Art, Drama and Creative Dance make up the Expressive Arts. They are
taught in school through topic work by class teachers and visiting specialists. Pupils
are required to have a painting apron/shirt for art
work.
All P5 pupils receive recorder lessons from a visiting
teacher once a week.
Instrumental tuition is offered to pupils who are
interested and who show the necessary aptitude. This
tuition can be given when a vacancy arises in the time allocated to the school.
At the moment violin, woodwind and brass tuition is provided.
RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION
In R.M.E., children learn about Christianity, Other World Religions and Personal Research. Children develop
an understanding of respect and care for others as well as looking at Moral education and the study of rules,
right and responsibilities.
There are regular assemblies led by the Head Teacher, Senior Management Team, Local Minister or pupils
themselves. Assemblies take the form of a service and are linked to the principles of Christianity.
All religious observance is non-denominational. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from our
Religious Worship Programme and they must let the school know in writing if they wish to do so.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Lhanbryde Primary is a Health promoting School and we encourage pupils to make healthy choices.
Our health education programme covers physical, emotional, spiritual and social aspects of health. We work
closely with health professionals and other agencies to deliver these themes.
We have a healthy tuck shop which is organised by the Helm Group and pupils visit classes each morning with
trolleys offering a range of healthy snacks and drinks. Any profit made is put back into organising health
events/activities.
It has some
I enjoy running the tuck
healthy food to
trolley. It's good because
buy.
there are a lot of choices.
Infant Tuck Shop
Upper School Tuck Shop
Pupils receive 2 hours of Physical Education. They should wear loose fitting shorts, a T-shirt and gym shoes.
Gym shoes should be checked regularly to ensure they are fitting properly. Football tops are not permitted.
Children should have clothes to change into after P.E. lessons. For hygiene reasons wearing a P.E. kit
afterwards is not acceptable.
Pupils should not wear jewellery to school for P.E. as it could cause them an injury.
They will be asked to remove or cover up anything which could cause harm to
themselves or others. The school will not take responsibility for jewellery that
is lost or damaged.
Learning to play
badminton.
If ear rings can not be removed by pupils, then they
Will covered using the appropriate micro pore tape.
TECHNOLOGIES
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is growing at a rapid pace,
with new technologies being invented continuously. Our school is well equipped
to integrate ICT within classroom practice.
As well as each class having a
networked lap-top and PC, pupils are
timetabled weekly for our computer
suite.
Interactive whiteboards are used in all class areas and pupils also
have the opportunity to use cameras and video-cameras to record
events and areas of their learning.
Moray school networks are provided for pupils to do school related
work, including research and communication with others. For
internet access, parental permission is required.
INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING
Children will have experience in all these curricular areas during the course of a session. Many
lessons/activities will cover several of these areas as we build in cross-curricular themes and
interdisciplinary learning into our work.
SCHOOL VISITS
Visits are usually related to topic/theme work. We appreciate the help of parents on all visits, both from the
safety angle and the sharing that we do with you during the outing. We are always looking for helpers.
We adhere very strictly to our policy of seeking parental permission for all out of school activities and we
need your help with this.
P7 pupils have the opportunity to attend a residential stay at the Abernethy Trust Centre at Nethybridge
near Aviemore, every year.
Any payment for costly school trips can be made by instalments over a period of time.
HOMEWORK
Homework is given to pupils for a number of reasons:
To provide more practice in a topic introduced in school;
To encourage pupils to become more independent learners;
To make parents more aware of their child's work in school;
To provide parents with an opportunity to share in their child's learning.
Homework can only be of help to children if parents support us by encouraging their child to complete it to
the best of their ability. It can include reading practice, other language activities, maths and activities
linked with topic work.
Pupils are expected to be responsible for their homework. They should know what the class teacher has
given them to do and know the timescale set. It is helpful if parents can initial work completed at home by
the child, as this gives the class teacher an indication of whether the parent is aware of what has been set.
All pupils have a reading record which parents are encouraged to comment in. P.6 and 7 pupils also have
homework diaries which help to prepare them for Secondary school.
We have a Homework Policy that is available for viewing on our website or in school.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR LEARNING
The Additional Support for learning Act , 2004, introduced a new statutory framework for supporting
children and young people in their school education, and their families based on the idea of additional support
needs. This new term will apply to children and young people who, for whatever reason, require additional
support, long or short term, in order to help them make the most of their school education.
It is likely therefore that the majority of children and young people will need additional support at some
point in their educational career.
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
The main role of support for learning is to assist pupils within
identified groups in the classroom situation with specific, identified
educational needs. Sometimes pupils will be withdrawn from class
work, if it is felt that more individualised support is needed. Support
for Learning is available to all pupils.
Parents will be informed if Support for Learning is deemed appropriate
for their child. They will be offered the chance to come to school to
discuss any concerns they may have with the Class teacher. Mrs Jean
Grant, our Principal Teacher for Support for Learning and Mrs Ross,
Head Teacher, are available to discuss any concerns. Mrs Gillespie also
works as acting PT ASN on a Tuesday.
We are
always here
to help!
- Mrs Grant
Principal
Teacher for
Support for
Learning
Enquire is the Scottish advice service for Additional Support for Learning. Enquire offers independent,
confidential advice and information on Additional Support for Learning through:
Telephone Helpline: 0845 123 2303
Email Enquiry service: [email protected]
Advice and information is also available at www.enquire.org.uk
Enquire provides a range of clear and easy-to-read guides and fact sheets including “The parents’ guide to
additional support for learning”.
ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
Assessment is used to help plan next steps as well as to inform parents of their child's progress.
Formal and informal methods are used throughout the year by teachers and pupils. This can be achieved
through discussion, questioning, written work, pupil/peer self assessment, observation and examining finished
products, as well as a more formal test to confirm a teacher’s judgement.
Primary Schools in Moray also carry out computerised assessments for all children. At the beginning and end
of P1 they take part in PIPS tests and in P3 and P6 they undertake INCAS assessments. These are used to
track pupil progress as well has showing areas of strength and highlighting where pupils are having more
difficulty.
All pupils are involved in profiling, which involves them recording their learning journey and personal
achievements throughout each school year. They are continually involved in their progress in learning, through
dialogue with the teacher. P.7 pupils create on online learning profile for moving in to S1 and all children
contribute to the reporting process in October and March. Parent Evenings are held in the Winter and
Summer terms.
CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT
We encourage children to share their successes and achievements with us. This includes those achieved
outside of school i.e. at clubs or activities attended.
Children have the opportunity to share these experiences at our "Magic Moments" time, during assemblies.
Our Magic Moments Group collects and records details of these by camera/video and they are displayed on
the plasma screen in reception or on the Magic Moments Boards outside the hall.
Further information on the successes of our school can be seen in the Standards and Quality Report in
Appendix C.
Information on Lhanbryde’s (and other schools) performance can be obtained at
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/inspectionandreview/reports/school/index.asp
ETHOS AND BEHAVIOUR
Our school ethos is based on a climate of openness and honesty in all that we do. We want Lhanbryde Primary
School to provide a place of learning which is safe, happy, stimulating and welcoming for all learners, teachers
and visitors.Each member of our community is valued as an individual and supported to develop to his/her full
potential according to their personal, social, emotional, as well as academic needs.
We encourage each member of our school community to treat each other with respect. We promote an ethos
of achievement where success is celebrated and positive behaviour is recognised.
We operate a whole school HOUSE SYSTEM. On enrolling at school, children will be allocated to one of the
four HOUSES, which are named after mythical creatures: GRIFFIN(green), UNICORN(blue), PHOENIX(yellow) and
DRAGON(red). HOUSE POINTS are awarded for behaviour, effort and doing homework etc. We have monthly
HOUSE assemblies and the winning HOUSE each month earns extra playtime. At the end of the year the
overall winning HOUSE will be invited to the Head Teacher’s HOUSE Party.
Class teachers may also have their own promoting positive behaviour system eg peg system/group of the
week.
LIFE AT LHANBRYDE PRIMARY
I like doing maths
because you can
do it in different
ways.
- Gracie
Lhanbryde Primary is
a good school
because people are
nice to their friends.
- Charlie
I like Lhanbryde Primary
School because it is a fun
and happy place. It gets
two thumbs up!
- Ryan Coy
Our supportive
ethos is one of
our key strengths
as a school.
- Miss Dean
The best thing
about school is
Team Time.
-Ollie
Roald Dahl WeekCharacter Dress Up Day
Christmas Parties
SANCTIONS
Children are expected to follow the school rules but sometimes, there will be times when they break them.
Having done so, they must also accept the consequences for breaking them.
Misbehaviour will be dealt with initially by having “Time Out” or loss of break times (Grounding). Damage to
school property or damage or loss of books etc. will result in a request for payment to repair or replace such
items.
Our procedures for dealing with misbehaviour is as follows:
- verbal warning for misbehaviour
- time out system used within class
- grounding issued (parents informed of each grounding)
- report to Head Teacher after third grounding
- parents contacted after third grounding
- parents asked to come and discuss behaviour and agree future support/conditions
For more serious incidents where it is deemed that a pupil’s continued attendance at the school would be
likely to be seriously detrimental to, order and discipline at the school or the education well-being of
the pupils there, the HT can exclude a pupil from school.
You should also note that any incidents involving violence, dangerous weapons, drugs or alcohol are
reported immediately to Educational and Social Care, and the Police my also be involved.
SOLUTION ORIENTATED SCHOOLS
We have staff trained in the Solution Orientated Schools Approach. This involves working with parents,
pupils and staff in a variety of situations with a view to reaching positive outcomes.
This approach is also used in School Improvement Planning and multi agency meetings (LIAP)
ACTION AGAINST BULLYING
We at Lhanbryde hope to provided a happy, safe environment where all individuals and encouraged to do their
best. Like all schools, we do from time to time, face and deal with, situations which threaten a person's right
to feel secure and happy within the school. Like all schools, these situations sometimes involve a child
bullying or being bullied.
Incidences of potential bullying will be taken very seriously. We will try to help children to resolve any issues
that arise. Please contact us if there is a matter causing your child concern. Our policy "Action Against
Bullying" is available at school. Should you wish to receive a copy, feel free to ask.
Leaflets and fuller information on Bullying, Disability Discrimination and Race Relations is available from
The Moray Council by telephoning the respective number, e-mailing or accessing the web page on the council
website. (See Appendix A for these contact details.)
HEALTH AND SAFETY
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
We need to have a contact number for you, should we require to contact you during the school day for any
reason. This can be a friend or relative but obviously a telephone number is essential, so that, should your
child require to come home, then we can do this as quickly as possible.
SCHOOL SECURITY
We have CCTV cameras as part of the school security system and all council employees have Photo ID badges.
All visitors are required to sign in and out of the school and wear a visitor's badge. All adults including
parents should report to the school office, if seeking an appointment or wishing to pass on information to
staff or children.
No pupils may leave the school grounds to visit the shop or the park during break or lunch time, unless of
course, they have gone home for lunch and their parents give them explicit permission to do this.
FIRE DRILLS
Fire Drills are held once a term (am and pm). There are fire notices in every area. The main assembly point
is at the back of the school on the large patio area, next to the main field. We have a designated area for
each class.
CAR PARKING
We encourage the children to walk or cycle (ideally if they have passed their bikeability test)
PLEASE DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILDREN OFF IN THE STAFF CAR PARK. THIS AREA IS TOTALLY
OUT OF BOUNDS TO EVERY CHILD.
SUPERVISION IN THE PLAYGROUND
Mrs Baillie and Mrs Anderson are on duty in the morning from 8.25am to supervise bus pupils. On days where
there is stormy weather , children will be taken in to the school Hall. Children who live in the village should
not arrive earlier than 8.25 as there will be no one to supervise them.
Support Staff are in the playground at breaks and lunchtimes.Each day, Mrs Ross/Mrs Grant will be 'on duty'
over playtimes and lunchtimes as our children and adults need to know where to go for help. Each Support
Team member has a walkie talkie so she can communicate with the management team.
CHILD PROTECTION
In child protection matters The Moray Council is guided by the Child Protection Partnership and National
Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland
Mrs Ross and Mrs Grant are the Child Protection Co-ordinators within the school.
MEDICAL CARE
Day to day minor ailments and accidents are dealt with by Support Staff. (These staff have been trained in
First Aid). Sometimes this results in a phone call home and a request that you come to school, if you can, to
take your child home. Please understand that we only ever do this if your child is in need of you.
An accident record book is kept for any accidents which occur during the school day. Letters are sent home
to inform parents when an accident has taken place at school. If a child receives a bump to the head this will
always be followed up by a phone call, for health and safety reasons.
We also have a recording book for toileting accidents.
LIVING AND GROWING
P6 and 7 children are given the option of sex education. Parents are contacted and permission is sought
before the programme is started. We try to ensure that this is handled as sensitively as we can. Our School
Nurse, Rhona McRone, supports staff with this topic.
Other Health and Well being topics taught in P.6 and & 7 include Fire Safety, Drugs and Alcohol Abuse.
SCHOOL MEALS
All schools in Moray provide a wide range of healthy, balanced meals in their menus which meet the Scottish
Government standards, set as part of the Hungry for Success programme. In addition the Moray Council has
an on-going commitment to providing healthy options through its snack provision. Mrs Fenwick, our school
cook, works with her assistants, Mrs Grant and Mrs Allan to give us tasty and nutritious food each day.
Meals cost for all P.4-7 children is £2.00 each or £20.00 for a book of 10 tickets available from
the kitchen. We ask that pupils buy their tickets before 8.45am or at
My favourite meal
break time - but not at lunch time please, as the ladies are very busy
is the melted
cheese and ham
serving and handling the food at that time. Cheques for tickets should be
baguette.
made payable to "The Moray Council".
If you prefer to provide your child with a packed lunch, these can also
be eaten in the canteen. We would encourage you to make these as
healthy as you can and to avoid sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks. We
do not allow chewing gum, cans or glass bottles in school for safety
reasons.
FREE SCHOOL MEALS
As from January 2015, all P1-3 children will be entitled to a free school
meal.
Information about free meals for P.4-7 children, can be found on the
Moray Council Website. Application Forms are available from the school
office.
I like the
burgers and
chips because
they are proper
meat burgers.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
We encourage a wide range of parental involvement in school. Class teachers may ask parents to help with
excursions, supporting an activity in the class or in other aspects of the child's development at school.
We also have a rota for parents helping in our Library and with our Team Time Session in P1-3. We also have
parents volunteering in classes throughout the school. If you would like to be involved in this, or any other
activity, please let us know.
All staff are available to meet parents during the course of the week. Unfortunately, due to the teaching
commitments, this cannot be done on a drop-in basis. We would ask you to telephone to make an appointment
with the class teacher or Head Teacher.
We invite parents/carers into the school to share in your child's progress in the winter and summer terms.
We issue our 'Settling In' reports in October, where pupils are involved in commenting on their progress and
a full report is sent home at the end of the Easter term..
P.A.T.T. Pamper Night
PARENT COUNCIL
As part of the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement)
act 2006 we have established a Parent Council consisting
of a maximum of 15 parents who are representatives of
our Parent Forum.
"All parents who have a child attending a public school
are automatically members of the Parent Forum for that
school".
The main functions of the PATT are to:
support the school
represent views of parents
promote a good relationship between the school, parents, providers of nursery
education and community
report to the Parent forum
fund raise and plan school events
Our Parent Council is called P.A.T.T. – Parent and Teachers Together. You can view details of the meetings
and members on the PATT Information Board which is situated in the school's entrance area.
P.A.T.T. is open to parents and teachers and a committee is elected at our annual general meeting.
Over recent years, the children have seen the benefit of money raised by our parent group (most recently,
sound systems, staging, computers, maths equipment, playground toys and money to meet transport costs).
CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS
Lhanbryde has an open door policy, which means that parents are welcome in the school at any time, signing in
at reception first. If, however, parents wish to discuss something in depth it is better to make an
appointment for a time when the teacher is free from class commitment. There may be a small query that you
have. In this situation, either drop a wee note in a reading record for the teacher or give us a quick call. If
issues remain unresolved then an appointment can be made (through the school administrator) with Mrs Ross,
the school’s head teacher.
PUPIL PARLIAMENT
The Pupil Parliament are elected by their class mates after completing application forms and talking to their
peers. They meet twice a term to make decisions and drive forward school improvements.
Pupils from P.2-7 can apply to be a Playground Monitor and they help to tidy trolleys, organise toys and take
trolleys in from outside.
Each class takes a turn at doing Litter Squad duties each term.
SCHOOL CLUBS
Mrs Boyne runs a lunchtime knitting club for pupils in P.4-7 which takes place on Mondays. Members of the
local community support her with this.
Mrs Forbes organises the Drama Club and Mrs Anderson runs the ICT Club in school.
Brownies and Guides also take pace in school on a Tuesday evening and Beavers take place from 3.oopm on a
Thursday in the school Hall.
There is an After School Football Club which is organised by a Private Company called Grassroots, on
Mondays for P.1-7 pupils. Details are issued at the beginning of each term.
AT THE HELM
Pupils in P4-7 have experience to take on leadership roles within their class on 4 different areas. This gives
them an opportunity to plan, organise and make decisions about the life and work of the school.
The 4 areas are- the Playground, Eco Work, Enterprise and Magic Moments.
Polling stations ready for Pupil Parliament
Lunchtime Knitting Club
ART WORK entered in the VILLAGE SHOW
P.7 helped with the collection for the Poppy Appeal
RED NOSE DAY FUNDRAISING
Parents and pupils at our Bring a Picnic to our Picnic Lunch
PATT & School XMAS FAIR
P.1 Parent Reading Evening
P.6 and 7 helped to contribute to the Community Quilt
PATT Summer Fair
SCHOOL TRANSPORT
All primary and secondary pupils who live more than 2 miles from their school will be provided with free
transport if that is their local catchment school. Door-to-door transport is not guaranteed. In certain
instances, children may be required to walk up to 2 miles as appropriate.
Application forms are held in the school and can be completed as required. Placing request applications can
also be made for the school of your choice and we will be happy to explain this to you.
In the interests of safety we expect responsible behaviour from children on the bus as repeated
dangerous behaviour can mean that the offending child will be put off the bus to make his/her own way
to school (this may mean that parents may have to transport any such child).
Once bus/taxi pupils arrive at school, they are under the responsibility of school staff, and are therefore not
permitted to leave the school grounds.
EMERGENCY CLOSURE
Parents of all children in school are requested to provide us with emergency contacts each school year.
Should it be necessary to close the school suddenly, every effort is made to contact parents but it is of the
utmost importance that the school has a telephone number which can be used if necessary and that the child
knows whose number we have.
If a decision is taken not to open the school due to adverse weather, details of the closure will be posted
directly onto the Moray Council’s website, which is then picked up by Moray Firth Radio, Radio Scotland and
Twitter. Information can be accessed by logging on to http://www.schoolclosures.moray.gov.uk or follow the
Council on Twitter - @ the Moray Council. Parents/Carers can also use the School’s information line,
0870 054 9999 and enter the pin number for Lhanbryde Primary School which is 031320.
Please do not send your child to school if it looks like, or is forecast that a deterioration in the weather is
due.
"Head Teachers have total discretion as to the closure of schools when they anticipate storm conditions
which would put children at risk"
There may also be an occasion when we have an emergency situation and need to evacuate the school eg: in
the case of a real fire or gas leak etc. In this instance, we would move the children down to the Village Hall.
Again, we would follow the same procedures for closure if this needed to happen.
If the school should close during the day, we must stress the importance of not calling the school phone
number to check, as we will be using the outside phone lines to call parents.
COMMUNICATION
We communicate with parents through regular newsletters and other information leaflets.
Teaching staff/Head Teacher may also telephone parents to chat about pupils and discuss any issues.
Communication works both ways, so we encourage parents to pass on any information with us via a note,
telephone or by arranging an appointment.
We are very lucky to have a Home/School Link Worker, Mrs Gail Buckley, who is assigned to Milne's High and
its feeder primaries. She gives support and advice on a referral basis and has worked successfully with a
large number of our children and families.
AREA SCHOOL GROUP
We take every opportunity we can to help our children meet and liaise with the pupils from the other schools
within our Area School Group. The schools involved are Mosstodloch Primary, Milne's Primary and Milne's
High School. In addition the head teachers and staff of these schools meet on a regular basis to plan
development work and In-Service which will be of shared value. As a number of our children transfer to Elgin
Academy, we try to implement the same liaison arrangements with that school.
CONCLUSION
We hope that you have found this booklet to be useful and informative.
The information contained within this handbook is correct at the time of publication, and updated
annually. It is prepared by the Head Teacher and follows guidelines set out by the Moray Council and
Scottish Government. It is updated annually in December.
Finally, we want to see our children develop as happy, responsible, caring people, ready to apply their learning
to life and take their place in society. We continue to be proud of the children who attend this school and
make it what it is.
If you have any questions about the school or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Ross, Head
Teacher, at the school - 01343 842649
The Moray Council Education and Social Care may be contacted on - 01343 563374
The website is: http://www.moray.gov.uk
The Moray Council has produced a "Notes for Parents and Carers" booklet which is designed to provide basic
information about the education system in Moray and also to detail specific areas of government legislation
which may relate to your child's experience at school.
This booklet is available from the school, form Education and Social Care or the Moray Council Internet site.
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moraystandard/page47236.html
This booklet is also available in other languages.
APPENDIX A
MORAY COUNCIL WEBSITE / The Moray Council http://www.moray.gov.uk/index.html
Contact: Education and Social Care
Address: The Moray Council, Council Office, High Street, Elgin IV30 1BX
Telephone: 01343 563374
Fax: 01343 563478
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8.45am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Moray Council A-Z
Control and click to follow link
for Information
Web page address:
Active Schools
sportscotland
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42597.html
Link to Sport Scotland website
http://www.sportscotland.org.uk/
Adverse Weather
Procedures
Adverse Weather Procedures
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_53021.html
Additional Support
Additional Support
Community Learning and
Development
Inclusion and Support Services
Additional Support for Learning
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_40186.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39860.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_43019.html
A
Active Schools
Tel: 01343 557145
Email:
[email protected]
Additional Support for
Learning (and needs ASN)
ASN Information Leaflets (Updated
May 2011)
--------------------------------Administration of Medicines
Central Support Services for Children
with Additional Support Needs
Educational Psychology Service
For Moray's Children
Moray Inclusion Files
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_43857.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42567.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42787.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_53352.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_55663.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42045.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_43019.html
Additional Support for Learning Act
2004
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42567.html
(including Publications, ASN Information leaflets and internet links)
After School Clubs
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_44889.html
Bullying
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_52988.html
Child Protection
Child Protection
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_55496.html
Child Care
Childcare
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_45683.html
Clothing Grant
Clothing Grant
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_48014.html
Data Protection
Data Protection Statement - Schools
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_75569.html
Disability Discrimination
Telephone 01343 563374, email
[email protected] www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_43019.html
for copy of The Moray
Inclusion File – ‘Accessibility for All’
Additional Support for
Learning Act 2004
After School Clubs
B
Bullying
C
D
E
Education & Social Care –
Educational Services
Responsible for:
EDucation and Social Care Educational Services
---------------------------------Additional Support for Learning
Community Learning & Development
Libraries & Information Services
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_40185.html
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_43857.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39860.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_1472.html
Education & Social Care –
Consultations, Strategies &
Policies
(including performance &
statistics)
Education Maintenance
Allowances (EMAs)
(including financial assistance,
free meals and clothes grants)
Education Resources
(including Instrumental
Instruction)
Educational Psychology
Service
Museums
Pre-School Provision
Schools
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_572.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42682.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39857.html
---------------------------------Also for:
Sports and Arts Development
Sports Facilities and Swimming Pools
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_52055.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39856.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_1472.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_40272.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_2069.html
Consultations, Strategies and Policies
Educational Services Mission and Aims
Service Improvement Plan 2009-2012
Service Improvement Plan 2009-2012
Appendix 1
http://www.moray.gov.uk/downloads/file49040.pdf
http://www.moray.gov.uk/downloads/file43283.pdf
http://www.moray.gov.uk/downloads/file76030.pdf
Education Maintenance Allowances
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_45986.html
https://secure.moray.gov.uk/formserver/EMA/ema201213.form
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_43903.html
Apply online
Grants and Bursaries including
Financial Assistance for Parents and
Carers Leaflet
Free school meals / clothing grants
Education Resources
Instrumental Instruction
Educational Psychology Service
Learning and Education
http://www.moray.gov.uk/downloads/file65554.pdf
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_55486.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_40184.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_53005.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_55663.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_section/section_2027.html
Tel: 01343 550999
Email:
[email protected]
Educational Trusts
more information
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_43903.html
Exclusion
Exclusion from School
Exclusion from School: Appeal Against
Exclusion
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_53001.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_76325.html
F
Free School Meals
Free School Meals
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_48013.html
Free School Transport
Free School Transport
School Transport
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_54441.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_1680.html
teaching your child at home.
Home Education: An Outline
Home Education: Withdrawing from
School
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_53000.html
Notes for Parents & Carers
Booklet
Information for Parents and Carers
Leaflets
other languages.
Instrumental instruction
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_47236.html
H
Home Education
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_56920.html
I
Information for Parents
Instrumental Instruction
(MUSIC)
http://www.moray.gov.uk/downloads/file54203.pdf
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42708.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42708.html#OtherLanguages
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_53005.html
P
Parent Councils
Placing Requests
Pre-School Education
(including early and deferred
entry to primary school)
Parent Councils
parental involvement
Placing Requests
Placing Requests Guidance
Leaflet
Placing Requests PR1 Form
Pre-School Education
funded places,
Early Entry to School
Deferred Entry to Primary School
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_54591.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_55068.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_49601.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/downloads/file69008.pdf
http://www.moray.gov.uk/downloads/file68975.pdf
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_46645.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42682.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_56925.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_52991.html
Primary Schools
Primary Schools
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_46647.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_40556.html
Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39857.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_44028.html
L
Learning and Education Schools
R
Race Equality
(Race Relations Act)
Telephone 01343 563374, email
[email protected]
for copies of ‘Race Equality Policy’
www.moray.gov.uk/downloads/file41628.doc
The Moray Inclusion File – ‘Race
www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_43019.html
Equality’
S
See also: Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_40556.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_40555.html
Schools Information
admission to Primary School
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39857.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_52987.html
Pre school admissions
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42682.html
School Attendance and
Absence
School Catchment Areas
School Attendance and Absence
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_55580.html
school catchment areas
Online tool
http://webmap.moray.gov.uk/imf/imf.jsp?site=boundaries
School Closures
School Closures
Information for Parents
School Information Line
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_54665.html
http://tellus.moray.gov.uk/webapps/school%20closures/schoolclosures.asp
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42708.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_40560.html
Schools - List by ASG area
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_55590.html
School Admissions
Pre-school admissions
School Information Line
Schools – List by area
(based on a Secondary school and
its associated Primary schools)
School Meals
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_55540.html
Information for Parents and Carers
School Opening Times
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_42708.html
Excel spreadsheet can be viewed and downloaded.
School Rolls
School roll statistics
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_58530.html
School Term and Holiday
Dates
school term and holiday dates
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_55829.html
School Transport (Pupils)
School Transport
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_56926.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_56922.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_1677.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_47797.html
School Meals
School Opening Times
School Travel
Schools – Learning and
Development
Sensory Education Service
Public Transport
school travel plans
Curriculum for Excellence,
Policy formulation and strategic
planning
Moray Sensory Education Service
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_76320.html
Structure of Primary Classes
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_53022.html
Travelling People
Scottish Traveller Education
Programme
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_services/page_40313.html
Link to website
http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/step/
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_2069.html
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_59423.html
Tel: 01343 557921
Email: [email protected]
Structure of Primary
Classes
T
Travelling People
LHANBRYDE PRIMARY SCHOOL – SIP 2014-15
Improvement
Priority
HGIOs,
C@C2, JtE)
1. Designing
the curriculum
in line with
Curriculum for
Excellence
QI
1.1 5.3
2.1 5.5
5.1 5.8
5.9
Jte
5 7
2. Assessment
and
Moderation
QI
Outcomes
(what will change and be better for learners)
PUPILS WILL
OUTDOOR LEARNING- Workgroup 1
-have a stronger motivation towards learning leading to
an increase in attainment
-develop a love/enjoyment of outdoors and sustainability
-develop a renewed pride in their community
- have a greater sense of belonging and responsibility
HEALTH and WELL BEING-Workgroup 2
- have their needs better met
- feel better cared for under the well being indicatorsSHANARRI
- eat more healthily by making better food choices
-have better emotional well being by eating more healthily
-have high quality progressive teaching and learning
experiences from N-P7
OTWL
-have their progress tracked more comprehensively
leading to an increase in attainment
-have learning needs met more fully.
5.3
5.4
1 2 6 10
PROFILING
-have an improved understanding of self reflection,
profiling and target setting
Main Actions
Workgroup set up to work on following:
-Explore and read relevant documentation
-Create better outdoor learning opportunities within school grounds
-Develop partnerships with appropriate agencies to increase
opportunities for outdoor learning
-Set up fully functioning school garden and gardening group
-Raise profile of taking learning outdoors
- Develop outdoor learning area for nursery
Workgroup set up to work on following:
-Explore and read relevant documentation including “better eating,
better learning” and GIRFEC manuals
-Use Self Evaluation tools with School and Nursery for GIRFECMeasuring outcomes in Grampian and act on findings
-Use self evaluation tool within “better eating better learning” and act
on findings
-Raising staff (teaching and support) awareness of GIRFEC and
SHANARRI through training sessions
- explore and use HWB progressions from Arlene
-Training from Jenny Hanton
Staff to become familiar with OTWL electronic planning and tracking
tool from N-P.7.
-Maths/Numeracy planning to be the focus for this year and extend
this to another area the following year
-Liaison meetings/development time for staff moderation
-Training and update from Jenny Hanton for all School staff
-Training for Nursery staff from EYS staff
- Continue to improve Personal Achievements/pupil profiles from
Nursery to P.7
-Introduce “Business Blether” Bingo for children to come and discuss
their learning/profiles with HT
-explore ways that parents can be involved with learning profiles
-sharing good practice of learning profiles at staff meetings
Led By
Timescales
FM- class
teacher
2014-17
Evaluation of Impact
-set up pupil focus groups for
discussion
-monitoring forward planning
-observations of outdoor learning
-“Business Blether” Bingo
HT/N staff
JG PT ASN
and HT
- Use and view Self Evaluation
2014-16
JH
HT/CT
2014- 15
-monitoring Maths/Numeracy
forward plans using OTWL
- class monitoring of new
learning and progress covered
- ‘Business Blether’ Bingo
- monitor Jotters/assessments
2014-15
-monitor profiles throughout
school and Nursery
-Focus group of parents to
discuss profiling
-“Business Blether” Bingo
discussion
CT
JH
HT/all staff
CT/N Staff
HT
CT/N staff
work carried out with
stakeholders
- “Business Blether” Bingo
- view choices children are
having for lunch/snack
-Carry out an audit of the on the 4 Aspects of Pedagogy with all
2014- 15
- staff meetings minutes
HT/CT
teaching staff
- class monitoring
-Focus on certain targets from audit to work on through the year
- monitoring of forward plans to
-discuss individual aspects in detail at staff meetings
check for 7 principles of
CT
-Arrange Peer Observation times throughout the year
curriculum design being
-Raise awareness and understanding of 4 aspects with support staff
embedded
at meetings
- peer monitoring
-discuss target focus in detail at staff meetings ie what will it look like
discussions/feedback
and sound like?
-“Business Blether” Bingo
Vision- We have a clear vision for our school; where all members will effectively learn the skills that prepare them for life, develop positive partnerships with the school and wider community and regularly celebrate success.
Values- Honesty, Respect, Fairness, Teamwork and Keep Trying
Aims- Responsible Citizens, Effective Contributors, Successful Learners and Confident Individuals
3. Effective
Learning and
Teaching
QI
1.1
5.3
5.2
5.9
JtE
1 2 10
TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
-be motivated and engaged in high quality learning and
teaching experiences
-be able to attain and achieve better through high quality
and well planned lessons
-be challenged in their learning
-have an increase in self esteem
Lhanbryde Primary School
STANDARDS and QUALITY REPORT
FOR PARENTS AND CARERS
2013-2014
Introduction
This leaflet is part of the improvement planning process and it provides a brief summary of our school’s
strengths, achievements and areas for improvement in 2013/14. If you have any queries about this report or
future areas of school improvement planning, please contact the Head Teacher.
Successes and Achievement
Pupils continue to make positive steps in maths, writing and reading. Additional Support Needs staff
continue to focus on the development of reading skills and have developed a procedure for identifying pupils with
Dyslexia, which has led to clear improvements for pupils. We support P.1 parents with a Reading Evening in
September and they find this really helpful. We continue to work hard at the beginning stages of reading and
writing with the use of Jolly Phonics resources and the P.1 PIPs results are showing promising results.
Children in the Nursery continue to make very good progress. This year they enjoyed recording their learning
journey and sharing these profiles with parents and other adults in the Nursery.
Teachers are now seeing that the Spelling programme is making a difference for pupils, especially as many activities
focus on a multi-sensory approach to learning spelling rules. The Accelerated Reading scheme has encouraged
reluctant readers to read more and this year there was an increased number of children achieving 100 points or
more. Staff provide children with a wide variety of experiences and in particular children have taken part in an
increasing number of new initiatives and opportunities.
We are proud of the following achievements this year:
P. 5 Mclaren Movie Making project
P.7 being part of the Burghead Dig
Maths Curriculum Evening
P.5 Science on the Menu Ice Cream Competition-3rd in Moray
Winners in the Elgin Library, Book Day Competition
P.6- Elgin Museum Art Competition
P.1 getting involved in the family Christmas
Moravian Orienteering-“School Team of the Month”-February & April
Card enterprise project
Links with Senior Citizens Group
Inter School Sports Team- medal winners: Ryan Cantlie-2nd in long jump and Kirsten Tosh-3rd in cricket ball throw
P.6 and 7 have their poetry and short stories published in the Young Writers’ books
The Nursery children enjoy
using chopsticks whilst they
celebrate Chinese New Year
P.6 during their
rehearsals for the
Scottish Opera performance
P.1/2/3 dressed as characters
from Charlie & the Chocolate
Factory for Roald Dahl Week
P.7 trying ou t the
Climbing Wall during their
Abernethy residential trip
Pupils have lots of opportunities to develop their leadership skills throughout the school and have organised many
fundraising and enterprise activities such as Macmillan Cancer/The Oaks, Blytheswood, Christian Aid, Toast
Busters and the Christmas & Summer Fairs. They have enjoyed sharing these experiences and others at “Sharing
our Learning Assemblies” which has helped to develop their confidence in front of audience. P.5 invited their
parents in for the afternoon to view their work on The Greeks. This was extremely successful.
Parents continue to be very happy with the induction programmes for Nursery and Primary 1 and we take on board
suggestions for improvements. Almost all parents feel their child is treated fairly at school and that staff know
their children well. We have worked hard to include parents in their child’s learning and this is reflected in the
parent questionnaire.
Work and Life of the School
Staff work hard to provide interesting and motivating learning experiences for pupils with hands on, practical
activities which require critical thinking. Teachers work with support staff and partner agencies to ensure that
learning needs are met.
We continue to provide valuable liaison time for staff to ensure we explore, track and cover the Curriculum for
Excellence, experiences and outcomes for children. Staff have focused on ensuring that they plan for the 7
principles for learning (personalisation and choice, breadth, depth, relevance, challenge and enjoyment, coherence
and progression) and this has been demonstrated through class monitoring and forward planning feedback sessions.
Parents contribute to learning in a number of ways and they are very supportive of the school. They continue to
support “Team Time”, organising our school library and helping in classes. This year included parent skills in our
health fortnight at the end of term. Children benefited from their expertise in Bee Keeping and running a Fruit
Smoothie business. The Nursery successfully ran a Dad’s Week where children could invite an important male person
in their lives, to share stories and activities with. Parents also join in regular Nursery, stay and play sessions,
throughout the year.
We have a very successful Parent Council and we are grateful for their support towards purchases for the school,
including another 8 new net books costing £2400, which has helped increase time for developing ICT and research
skills with pupils. They also supported us in building up high quality maths resources. As well as organising events
such as the Summer Fair, 100+ Club and Discos they successfully introduced a “Movie Night” for children.
This has been a busy and productive year throughout the school:
Health Fortnight- including Drumfun, Earthtime, Manna Juice workshops and Bike Revolution
Charity work for Blytheswood, Children in Need, Macmillan Cancer and The Oaks
P.4 Toastbusters enterprise project
P.6 Moray Music Festival- Group Music Making
P.2 tattie project with local farmers
Stuart Reid Author visits
Team Time for P.1-3 pupils
Roald Dahl Week
P.6 organise a football tournament
P.1/2/3 & Community Christian Aid Coffee Morning
P.7 enterprising Maths challenge
Some of P.4 class at their enterprise
Whole school Christmas Card fundraising project
stall for the Xmas Fair
P.7 Residential trip to Abernethy/ Activity Week
N-P7 involved in enterprising activities for the Xmas Fair
Nursery – Dad’s Week Stay and Play sessions
P. 4 sessions with Wildthings
REAP gardening project
P.5 organising International Book Day events
The Big Pedal and Bike Doctors Week-cycling and scooting to school
Teams entered in the Library Book Quiz, Euro Quiz, cross country, orienteering, Bike Doctors doing bike checks
Inter school sports and Kwik Cricket tournaments
as part of the Big Pedal Week.
All staff here at Lhanbryde Primary are fully committed to providing the best quality experiences for pupils. All
staff which includes teaching, admin and support staff frequently give time and energy beyond their official role
because they care very much about the pupils, their needs and the environment they work in.
Many staff worked on various competitions and challenges which enhanced children’s learning such as the P.7 Maths
Challenge, Science on the Menu and Euro/Library Quizes. These involve children using higher order thinking skills
and give children the opportunity to apply learning in different situations. Staff continue to develop the Maths
curriculum and in particular the understanding of personal finance. Through fundraising for their own trips children
have been learning how to do budgeting, costing and discounts.
We recognised that we need to support children with activities to improve their hand control. Nursery and Primary
One Induction evenings pointed out the need for appropriate pencil grips and provided parents ideas to help with
this. Nursery and infant staff will work on this area also in class.
P.4-7 were surveyed about the use of Assessment for Learning strategies within the class and they are clear that
Staff share learning outcomes and success criteria as well as giving helpful feed back. We will continue to work on
Providing opportunities for peer and self assessment.
There is a strong welcoming ethos in our school and staff and pupils are very supportive of one another.
Visitors constantly comment on this and about the good manners and behaviour of our pupils.
Vision and Leadership
We have a clear vision for the school: where all members will effectively learn the skills that prepare them for
life, develop positive partnerships with the school & wider community and regularly celebrate their success and
achievement.
We operate a culture of shared leadership at Lhanbryde Primary where all members of the school community are
included in the development and improvement of the school. Staff continue to develop and lead areas throughout the
school such as workgroups, running the tuck shop, updating the school web-site, planning social events, setting up and
organising our Accelerated Reader programme and co-ordinating the use of the electronic assessments –Incas and
Pips for P.1,3 and 6 pupils. This year we had a member of staff involved in literacy developments at local and national
level and staff will benefit greatly from this expertise. Support staff also commit to leadership opportunities which
have included running a knitting club, having responsibility for ICT software and leading various Team Time groups
such as the outdoors, cooking and art work.
Pupils have also developed their leadership skills through our P7 PAL programme, playtime monitors and P.4-7 pupils
organise initiates in school through “At the Helm” .This year they focused on producing Magic Moments displays,
organising a football competition, planning for the playground improvements and organising the Library.
The Head Teacher meets with the Pupil Parliament regularly and they collect pupil views so that improvements can
be made to the school . This year they planned all the events for Children in Need as well as running a competition
to name Mrs Grant’s area, they organised zones for the inside and outside play areas and ordered new play
equipment. They also took forward suggestions from children about making choices, for lunch which will be
implemented next session.
As part of the Innovation Fund bid, two members of staff visited other schools to do view Numicon Maths
resources and the impact of this on children’s progress. They further researched this resource and shared their
findings with others. As a result, we have invested in this resource throughout the school and staff will work on
using it, this session because we have recognised that we need to further develop children’s numeracy skills.
Learning for Life
Success is Celebrated
Mrs Boyne shows some of the P.3
pupils how to knit as part of the
weekly Community Knitting Club
The P.5 class were involved in the
Science on the Menu Projcet which
Involved them designing and making
Homemade ice cream. They shared
their learning with parents at the
June Open Evening
P.7 pupils celebrate their success
in the Community Quilt project
which is displayed at the village hall
Other community groups joined them
for this photo opportunity
Creating Positive Partnerships with our School Community
Pupils enjoy sharing their
stories and poetry with the
Senior Citizens Group.
Nursery and P.1 children help to
plant an apple tree in school to launch
the REAP community gardening project
Parents learning about how we
use interactive resources
during our Maths Evening
Continuous Improvement
As a result of last session’s School Improvement Plan, we developed the following areas:
Improve the curriculum- We used a new progression for Mathematics which has provided a clear programme for
staff to aid tracking pupil progress and highlights a sound pathway for their next steps in learning. We started
to identify aspects of teaching methods for classroom monitoring. Profiling and profiles for Nursery to P.7 were
introduced and had an emphasis on recording personal achievement. We discussed in detail as a staff how we
would like to develop the curriculum over the next 3 years which led to us creating a strategic plan for this
purpose. We also developed our “Rationale for the Curriculum” which explains what we stand for at Lhanbryde
and what is important for our pupils.
Promote Positive Behaviour throughout the school – Several staff trialled a “time out” system which will be
adopted throughout the school next session. Through discussions and research a staff working group developed a
new whole school, promoting positive behaviour initiative, to replace OSCAR which incorporates HOUSE points
and involved inviting the school community to create four new HOUSES names. The HOUSE system will be
implemented next session.
Increasing Community Involvement– A working group collated surveys from the school community and produced
a Policy for Homework which will be adopted this coming year. We set up links with the church and village hall
which included regular visits to the Senior Citizens group. Staff planned a Curricular Evening on Mathematics for
parents to enable them to support their children better in this area at home. This proved very successful. We
continued to involve the school community in various aspects of self evaluation, seeking their views and ideas for
improvement on specific areas.
During 2014/15, we will continue to focus on these priorities:
Designing the Curriculum- Two working groups will be set up to focus on Health and Well Being and Outdoor
Learning. This will involve raising the profile of GIRFEC (getting it right for every child) and Healthy Eating. We
also have lots of plans for developing our school grounds further as well as taking learning outside the classroom.
Assessment and Moderation- We will be receiving further training on OTWL (On Track with Learning), the
electronic system for planning and tracking pupil progress, which has been adopted by the Moray Council. We will
also be looking to further develop our use of profiling/learning logs and how we can involve parents with their
child’s learning journey.
Effective Learning and Teaching- As a staff we will be discussing in detail what high quality learning and
teaching looks like and through self reflection, we will focus on certain aspects that we want to develop further.
This will involve staff observing each other on several occasions throughout the year and sharing good practice at
follow up meetings.
P.3 children join in the Green and Yellow
Come as You Please Day in aid of the
Oaks and Macmillan Cancer.
Stuart Reid, the author, signs his novels
and shares his love of alliteration during
one of his entertaining shows
Finally, on the second last day of term, we had the exciting opportunity
to come together as a whole school community to cheer on the Queen’s
Commonwealth Baton, during the Baton Relay event. Dressed in blue,
white and Scottish outfits, the whole school marched down to line
St. Andrew’s Road. What a fantastic atmosphere there was as everyone
cheered on Clyde and the baton carriers. The Scottish team certainly
benefited from our support.
Together Everyone Achieves More
Fi na
P.2 have a question and answer session
with Farmer Birse as part of their
Countryside Classroom on Wheels visit