Bruntsfield Primary School

Shared Vision

We endeavour to create an inclusive, educational environment of the highest quality which:

• values and respects each individual

• provides pupils with the necessary skills for life

• works in partnership for the benefit of all

• promotes courage, kindness, equality, perseverance and respect.

School Aims:

We aim to:

• provide the highest possible standard of teaching and learning experiences to encourage all pupils to develop as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors

• facilitate pupils and staff to achieve their full potential and celebrate achievements

• create a stimulating, enjoyable and secure environment, built on mutual respect

• create an environment where pupils, parents and carers, staff and partnership services and agencies work together

• show respect for, participate and contribute to the life of the school and wider community

• develop an awareness and understanding of local and global issues

Curriculum

We aim to be guided by the ‘Principles for Curriculum Design’ outlined in a ‘Curriculum for Excellence’ which are:

• challenge and enjoyment
• breadth
• progression
• depth
• personalisation and choice
• coherence
• relevance

In short, we encourage our all pupils and staff to have:

‘Kind hearts, inquisitive minds’

Pupils Shared Vision

We shall try to make the school a place where everybody feels welcome, safe and happy and where learning is the best it can be.

We shall:

• have opportunities to learn helpful skills for life
• treat each other fairly
• work together to help everyone become a Successful Learner, a Confident Individual a Responsible Citizen and an Effective Contributor
• look for and support everyone to become wise, fair, caring and honest
• help pupils have the best future possible