The school which was opened in 1975 is designed on an open plan principle which means that there are three large areas in the school. Each area shares a sink and an art and craft area. An area of the school was adapted in 2015 to provide space for Tain Nursery. There is a further room where children can watch television, hear a story etc. Due to the large number of children attending school we have three classes and our Gaelic Nursery in portacabins.
Working on a picture about St Duthus and King James IV
Our Vision Statement
Working together with our parents, carers and community to inspire learning and achievements
By:
- Creating an ethos where our children are happy and secure and where they feel valued as individuals
- Expecting our children to be aware of their potential and strive to be all that they can be
- Promoting a sense of social justice and personal and collective responsibility
- Providing our children with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to lead fulfilling lives and to participate in an ever changing world
- Developing an innovative and stimulating curriculum for our children
- Fostering creativity
- Regularly reviewing and evaluating our practices and routines
Getting quicker at our mental maths.
Values
- We are committed to education, inquiry and service in order to meet our youngsters’ changing needs. We foster lifelong learning, and individual growth.
- We pursue excellence within the school community through opportunities for achievement in teaching, learning, creative activity and service.
- We embrace diversity in all of its dimensions realising that mutual respect for individuality and the inclusion of all are vital for both personal and school success.
- We hold high standards of character and integrity as the foundations upon which the school is built.
- We believe in making school fun as children learn most effectively when they are happy.
- We treat our children with respect by listening to, and valuing, their opinions.
- We hope that you find us to be:
Caring
Reliable
Ambitious
Industrious
Good
Happy
Imaginative
Loyal
Loving
Developing our reading skills.
Our Staff
Headteacher/Ceannard: Eileen Henderson
Depute Headteacher/Iar-cheannard: Mrs W Patience
Principal Teacher / : Mrs J Robertson
English Department/Roinn na Beurla
Teachers/Tidsearan
P1 Miss C Robertson P4 Mrs J Robertson
P2 Miss C Smith P5 Mrs J Gordon
P3 Miss C MacLeod P6 Mr B MacKay
P3/4 Miss L Carnegie P7 Mrs W Patience and Mrs M Gibson
Roinn na Gaidhlig
Teachers/Tidsearan
P1-3 Mrs E Jack :P4-7 Mrs L Hayes
Learning Support Staff/Luch-obrach Taic Ionnsachaidh
Mr A Latham-Sumner
Mrs Joyce Armstrong
Visiting Specialists/Tidsearan Siubhail
Strings: Mrs D Ross; Chanter: Mr N Matheson; PE: Ms N Swanson;
Music: Mrs J Murray Brass: Mr M Bell
Pupil Support Assistants/Luch-taic Sgoileir:
Miss E Bond; Mrs L Jedan; Mrs A Macdonald; Mrs C MacKenzie;
Mrs Y MacLennan; Mrs A Skinner; Mrs A Wilson; Mrs G Wood, Miss V Anderson
English Nursery Staff/Luch-obrach Sgoil-Araich (Beurla)
Mrs E More; Mrs B Cattanach; Mrs S Murray: Miss K Bain
Gaelic Nursery Staff/Luchd-obrach Sgoil-Araich (Gaidhlig)
Mrs A MacKay; Mrs M MacAulay: Mrs M MacDonald
School Secretary/Runaire na Sgoile: Mrs B Watt
Contact Details
Craighill Primary School
Tain
IV19 1EU
Telephone number 01862892663
School Times
School begins: 9.00
School finishes: 14.50 (for children in P1-3) 15.00 (for children in P4-7)
Morning Break: 10.40 – 11.00
Lunch Break: 12.20 -13.20 (for children in P1-3) 12.40-13.20 (for children in P4-7)
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