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Our Lady of the RosaryPrimary School

Scotland

Our SchoolThis is the main entrance to our school.

This is the nursery entrance

These are the classrooms for primary 1 and 2

And these are primary 3 – 7’s classrooms

Our Children

We have 500 pupils. Many have come from other countries, such as Poland, Russia and Pakistan. Scotland is now their home

We have 16 classes: 8 in the upper school, 7 infant classes and 1

nursery class.

Teaching Staff

We have 19 teaching staff, which include an EAL teacher, learning support, P.E. and music specialist.

There are three senior management staff

Nursery Staff

We are fortunate to have our nursery joined to our school.

There is one nursery teacher and 3 Child Development Officers

Non-teaching Staff

We have Pupil Support Assistants and Additional Support Needs staff.

Mr Reilly is the School Janitor

Mrs Howard-Norris is our Clerical Manager

School Cafeteria

Healthy lunches are served everyday in the school cafeteria.

Breakfast Club

Some children come into school at 8.15am to enjoy breakfast in the cafeteria.

Learning in the Classroom

We worked with our writing partners to write stories connected to our topic.

We do Active Maths.

Here we are learning

more aboutSymmetry.

English LanguageWe use ICT to help improve Spelling.

We enjoy working independently with a partner for reading. This involves reading aloud to each other, giving feedback on how well we have read and what we can do to improve. We then complete a variety of tasks on the text.

Maths Using number fans helps us with mental maths.

We can practise our times tables using different games on the computer.

Learning about symmetry with the help of mirrors. Our Symmetry Art.

Environmental Studies When we work collaboratively we can help each other become successful learners. Here we are learning about jobs in Ancient Egypt.

We go on trips to help us learn more about our topics. Here we are at Kelvingrove Museum learning about mummification through role play.

SportSport is an important

part of our school life.

Every class has two hours of sport each week

We have lots of after school sports clubs too! We do badminton, judo, games, dance, hockey and yoga when school ends at 3.15!

We learn outside too!!!

Our school grounds

We use our animal bins to keep the playground tidy.

We have many benches for children to spend time

together.

Our large back playground.

Buddy Benches for chatting to friends…

If a child sits on the Buddy Bench another child will always

come along to chat.

Playground games to enjoy…

Our Pupil Council is arranging for new games to be painted in our yard.

Hopscotch

Toadstools for the infants.Snakes and Ladders

Playing through the Giant Pencils.

Fresh air and space for everyone…

We have two large football pitches.

We can shelter from the rain!

BuddiesBuddies

having fun!

Primary 7 children helping Primary 1 children to settle

into their playground.

Responsible Citizens

Pupil Council members liaise with peers and

staff to enhance our school.

Eco Committee

Eco Committee members look after our school and the environment. Here they are counting

supermarket vouchers to claim

gardening equipment.

Fairtrade

We are also a Fairtrade School! We have a Fairtrade tuck shop and use Fairtrade goods for school events.

CommunityWe use our local park for health

and sports activities as well as learning about

nature and biodiversity.

We learn how to keep safe in our local community. Members of the

police, fire brigade and road safety

visit our school to remind us how to

keep safe!

Our Parish

Our Church, next to our school, is called Our Lady of Lourdes.

We often attend services here and show our faith by reading and singing hymns.

Mr Reilly our school janitor won an award for his service and dedication to our school and community.

We hope you enjoyed learning about our school!

Enjoy yourvisit with

us!