Abernethy Primary School

Abernethy Primary School

This website has been produced to provide information about our school. We believe that a positive partnership, based on an open friendly relationship between staff and parents is essential to every child’s education.

Parents are invited to school to attend consultation meetings, assemblies, concerts and sports events so they can understand the aims, philosophy and organisation of the school.

The school is always open to parents.

I am generally in school from 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Howard Edge.

Head Teacher.

Abernethy Primary School

Nethy Bridge

Inverness-shire

PH25 3ED

Telephone / Fax 01479 821274

abernethy.primary@highland.gov.uk

The School

Abernethy Primary School is situated on the outskirts of Nethy Bridge in a woodland setting. The building is spacious and well equipped to meet the demands of today’s curriculum. The children enjoy the use of an attractive play area of field and woodland. A wildlife area and garden have been created. The school has a large gymnasium and an excellent stage. Three full-time teachers currently staff the school. The school Chaplain visits the school once a week, to talk to children in relation to RME and to hold assemblies.

Staff

Head Teacher Howard Edge

Primary 1/2 Jackie Convery

Primary 3/4 Gillian McMillan

Primary 5/6 Angie Thom

Primary 6/7 Rhona Bootle

Nursery Coordinator Liz Amphlett

Nursery Assistant Jane Whitaker

Nursery Auxiliary Emma Broadhurst

Supply teacher Aileen MacEwan

Additional Support Needs Bronwyn Crymble

Physical Education Jane Nicol

School Chaplain Jim MacEwan

Cook

Clerical Assistants Jacqui Coulthard and Heather Tucker

Lunchtime Supervisor Sandra Irvine

Classroom Assistant and SfL Auxiliary Mhairi Sandison

SfL Auxiliary Nancy Gordon

School Aims

·       To be a happy, secure, safe and caring school.

·       To encourage positive working relationships with parents and the community which supports children’s learning.

·       To raise standards of attainment by building on a positive ethos of achievement

·       To provide for individual needs through the provision of high quality learning and teaching experiences that promote active learning within a curriculum focussed on excellence.

·       To encourage children to take a responsible and caring attitude for their own health and well being, for others and for their environment, following the aims of the Eco School Programme.

·       To review and update practice through a commitment to the continuing professional development of all staff.

·       To provide a fun and enjoyable experience for all our pupils. [Pupil Council]

The link below will lead you to a full version of the school handbook.

SCHOOL HANDBOOK