Locharbriggs Primary School is a community where all children, staff and parents learn together. Through this learning, we aim to…

1. Develop citizens who can contribute fully to our school, community and country by

• expecting high standards of achievement, especially in numeracy and literacy
• ensuring equality and fairness for everyone
• thinking creatively, using individual talents and solving problems individually and together
• demonstrating enterprise, initiative, ambition and personal success and participation in the political and economic life of the community and country
• leading a healthy, active lifestyle and assessing risks

2. Promote  excellent behaviour by

• developing trusting and positive relationships; participating socially in the community
• being honest and truthful at all times
• making wise decisions
• showing value and respect for  oneself and others at all times
• showing personal  responsibility and leadership qualities
• showing compassion and support for others

3. Stimulate creative thinking, active learning and enquiring minds to produce successful learners in a learning environment that

• is enthusiastic, motivating, stimulating, happy, nurturing, safe, fun and enjoyable
• uses technology creatively and is open to new thinking and ideas
• can link previous and new ideas
• encourages everyone to evaluate their learning and actions accurately
• encourages everyone to participate in the cultural life of the community and country
• provides a broad, balanced and progressive curriculum
• has excellent resources, training and facilities and is well-managed

4. Developing confident, independent and successful learners, who have

• a strong self-esteem, good self-awareness and self-reliance
• good communication skills
• a clear sense of identity, personal values and beliefs
• personal resilience and physical, mental and emotional well-being