Head Teacher/Manager:
Mrs Fiona Richardson
Blackness Primary School is a non-denominational primary school, situated within the rural village of Blackness, which is located to the east of the Falkirk, approximately 3 miles from the town of Bo'ness.
Aims of Blackness Primary School
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We aim to create a happy, positive atmosphere where:
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children and staff can work to the best of their ability
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the views of children, parents and staff are listened to
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children, parents and staff feel valued and respected as individuals
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visitors are welcomed to the school
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all members of the school community are encouraged to work co-operatively
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We aim to provide a broad, balanced and appropriate curriculum for all our pupils by:
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encouraging each child to achieve his/her full potential
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using a variety of teaching approaches
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planning and assessing effectively
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making use of relevant resources to do this
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We aim to encourage pupils to have positive attitudes towards themselves and others by:
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building their self-esteem
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using a positive discipline policy
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developing their respect for others
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We aim to foster in children an awareness of the need to care for their environment by:
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developing a sense of pride in their school
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promoting a sense of responsibility for their community
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appreciating the importance of environmental issues and the world community
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We aim to become involved in the life of the community and to welcome the community to share in the life of our school by:
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welcoming members of the community in to visit our school
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inviting relevant community members to help curricularly
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using the local community as a resource in our Environmental Studies programmes
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encouraging school events which involve the community