SCHOOL ETHOS

In our school we are committed to providing appropriate opportunities for the development of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural values through both the ethos and the curriculum.  This will be undertaken in partnership with parents/carers and will take account of the individual needs of pupils and the views of parents/carers.

Garelochhead Primary School aims to be the Tree of Knowledge at the Heart of our Village.  We are an inclusive learning community where pupils, in partnership with staff, parents and the local community, are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment which will enable them to take their place in the wider world.  To help our pupils achieve that our school values are:  be kind, be ambitious, be respectful and be safe.

Our school welcomes and encourages diversity and individuality, while emphasizing our common commitment to moral values such as honesty, respect for others, compassion and justice.  Fundamental principles of our school are that all who are involved in the life of our school have the right to be respected as individuals and carry the responsibility to act in a considerate and respectful manner towards others.  We are firmly committed to the elimination of any form of discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, gender or disability.

We work closely with many different organisations in our community including our local churches, Faslane Naval Base, Police Scotland, Babcock, Cove Park etc. to enhance learning experiences for our children.