Curraicealam airson Sàr-mhathais | Curriculum for Excellence

Luachan agus Amasan na Sgoile | Vision Statement and Aims

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In Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh, we strive to be a school of excellence delivering high quality education through the medium of Gaelic to our pupils. Gaelic Medium Education is based on the principles of immersion with children accruing all the benefits of bilingualism.

We believe in the importance of equipping our learners with the skills and attitudes to prepare them for life, learning and work.

We aim to create a secure, happy and friendly environment where our learners are encouraged to develop academically, socially, emotionally and creatively to the best of their ability through the medium of Gaelic.

We have consulted on the aims below and they have been adopted by our school community:

1. To promote the Gaelic language and culture by:

• creating a positive whole school ethos towards our Gaelic language and culture and ensuring that the language and culture are valued and feature prominently in all aspects of school life

• ensuring our learners are equally confident in the use of Gaelic and English

• enabling our children to use both languages in a full range of situations within and out with school.

• giving opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of Gaelic culture as part of our local heritage and of Scotland’s identity

2. To maximise standards of attainment by:

• providing a curriculum which is structured yet flexible and changes with learners as they develop;

• ensuring our curriculum illustrates breadth, depth, challenge and balance in all areas;

• maintaining a coherent and progressive approach to teaching and learning;

• enhancing the ethos of achievement through recognising and celebrating the success of all;

• regularly monitoring progress and achievement

• raising attainment at all levels

To provide a quality learning environment which stimulates and motivates pupils by –

• using enterprising learning and teaching practices that encourage enthusiasm, creativity and ambition;

• encouraging positive attitudes in pupils towards themselves and others

• promoting the health and wellbeing of all members of the school community

• utilising the outdoors in order to provide quality outdoor education

3. To make effective provision for pupils with Additional Support Needs by-

• identifying and meeting pupils’ individual needs;

• involving pupils, parents and carers in the consultation process;

• assisting pupils in making optimum use of their abilities and educational opportunities.

4. To encourage partnership with parents/guardians and the community to enhance the quality of pupils learning and welfare by –

• supporting parents who wish to learn Gaelic or to develop their own skills and confidence in the Gaelic language.

• welcoming parents/guardians as active participants in the life of school;

• recognising the rights of parents/guardians to be informed consulted and involved in the education of their children.

• maintaining co-operative relationships with our Parent Council;

• promoting opportunities for pupils to develop enterprising skills through links with members of the local community.

5. To enhance professionalism of staff by –

• increasing the collegiate role of all staff;

• ensuring that all staff have opportunities for continuing professional development;

• undertaking CPD courses which respond to individual needs and school priorities;

• liaising with colleagues and staff in other schools to share good practice.