Falkirk Council

Limerigg Primary School

This is a non-denominational school serving the small village of Limerigg, situated 8 miles from Falkirk on the border with North Lanarkshire. It is a small friendly school with an "open door" policy. This encourages a great deal of participation in school life. Many parents run after school clubs and organise successful fun and fundraising events.

The school building was built in 1876 and has been extensively upgraded. The playground is attractive and has been extended to include a football pitch, quiet corner and a wildlife garden, which was established and is maintained by parents and pupils. The school has an outlook over the Black Loch and encourages the children's awareness and respect of nature and the environment.

Aims of the school

In line with the aims and visions of Curriculum For Excellence, Limerigg Primary School aims to enable all young people to become:

• successful learners by:
  • ensuring a curriculum that provides young people with the best possible learning opportunities and experiences in conjunction with the National Priorities for Education
  • encouraging all pupils to reach their full potential, thereby raising standards and attainment
  • promoting and recognising achievement and excellence
  • enabling all pupils to enjoy the highest quality learning experiences by fostering a positive attitude to their learning
  • ensuring that all pupils are encouraged to demonstrate good behaviour, self-discipline and a respect for others
    
• confident individuals by:
  • providing effective support to enable personal achievement
  • ensuring a safe and secure environment for all pupils
  • promoting an ethos of social inclusion and equality
  • encouraging all pupils to be involved in and express their opinions about their education
  • promoting a healthy lifestyle for all pupils
    
• responsible citizens by:
  • equipping pupils with the core skills, attitudes and expectations required to prosper in a changing society
  • encouraging creativity, ambition and enthusiasm for lifelong learning
  • encouraging entrepreneurial experiences which will foster development of skills and competencies in working with others
  • involving pupils in events to support those less fortunate than themselves
    
• effective contributors by:
  • encouraging links to organisations within and out with school
  • promoting effective partnerships between pupils, parents, carers and the wider community
  • ensuring that all pupils realise that they have an important part to play in the life and work of their school
  • creating and solving problems in a climate of trust and respect for others