Welcome to Blackness Primary School

At Blackness Primary School, we are a welcoming, inclusive community where Everyone Here Matters. We have high expectations for all our learners, encouraging them to believe in themselves, be inquisitive, resilient and ambitious, both in and out of the classroom. Our pupils feel happy, valued and supported, giving them the confidence, enthusiasm and social awareness for life-long learning needed to succeed in a fast-changing world.

Learning at Blackness is guided by the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, providing rich, engaging experiences that develop our pupils as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. The process of education is continuous and begins before your child comes to school. We aim to work in true partnership with you to allow your child to grow intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. By working closely with early years colleagues and fostering strong partnerships with families, we build on each child’s unique experiences and strengths to inspire a love of learning and curiosity about the world.

Our approach reflects the principles of Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC). We place children at the centre of all that we do, working in partnership with parents and carers to support wellbeing and achievement. Through our learning, teaching and wider school experiences, we promote the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators, ensuring our children feel safe, healthy, achieving, nurtured, active, respected, responsible and included.

We encourage pupils to take pride in their learning while also recognising and celebrating wider achievements. A broad, balanced curriculum and a wide range of experiences ensure that every child is given the opportunity to thrive, grow in confidence and develop a love of learning alongside kindness, respect and pride in their school and community.

Please explore our website to see what makes our school a special place to learn and grow. If you wish to speak with me for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact the school using the details on our contacts page.

Yours sincerely,

Miss Vikki Taylor

Head Teacher

EVERYONE HERE MATTERS