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To be a school of
which enables all its pupils to become successful learners by:
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delivering
a broad and balanced curriculum in line with ‘A Curriculum for
Excellence’.
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providing a
range of appropriate teaching and learning approaches
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making
every effort to maximise pupil attainment
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good
quality teacher / pupil interaction
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ensuring an
appropriate pace of learning
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encouraging
independent and creative thinking and personal responsibility for
learning
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maximising
the use of technology to support learning
To be a school of
which enables all its staff to become successful learners by:
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ensuring
that all staff members have a clear and well focused remit
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ensuring
that each staff member has access to their entitlement to professional
review and development
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providing a
comprehensive induction programme for all new staff
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ensuring
that the programme of continuing professional development reflects
individual, school, council and national priorities
To be a school of
which enables all its pupils to become confident individuals by:
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encouraging
individual, family and community responsibility for health
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enabling
all pupils to realise their full physical, psychological and social
potential and to increase their self esteem
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planning
and providing a coherent health education curriculum
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providing
opportunities for pupils to assess risk and take informed decisions
To be a school of
which enables all its pupils to become responsible citizens by:
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knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotland’s place in it
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encouraging
a sense of pride and identity with the school
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providing a
welcoming, safe and attractive environment
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ensuring
pupils, parents and staff are treated equally, with respect and in a
fair and just manner
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ensuring
that equality issues are discussed openly and constructively
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regular
consultation with staff, pupils and parents
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celebrating ethnic,
religious, cultural and linguistic diversity
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fostering
positive relationships between staff, parents and pupils as well as with
members of the wider school community
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ensuring
high standards of pupil behaviour and social relationships which show
concern and understanding for others
To ensure all our
pupils are effective contributors by:
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working
in partnership and in teams
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by
providing experiences in which our pupils take the initiative and
lead
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encouraging parents to be involved in their child’s learning and in
the life of the school
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ensuring regular and purposeful communication with parents
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providing clear and well presented information about a wide range of
aspects of the work of the school
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ensuring well–developed links with the Parent Council and Friend of
Duncan Forbes
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ensuring that the school makes a strong contribution to the life of
the community and vice versa
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