At Cairneyhill we are:

• ambitious learners
• fair, kind and polite

Our Vision Statement

Cairneyhill Primary School and Nursery is  a positive, inclusive school where every child feels safe, welcomed, and able to achieve their very best  developing skills for life.

Our Aims

At Cairneyhill Primary School, we aim to develop resilient confident and respectful learners through child centred learning opportunities and the ambition to develop life skills for learning and life.

Curriculum Rationale

At Cairneyhill Primary School and Nursery, our curriculum is built on: Ambition, Inclusion and Nurture. This guides everything we do and ensures that every child feels supported, valued and encouraged to achieve their very best.

We place a strong focus on the foundations of learning: Literacy, Maths, Health and Wellbeing and Digital Skills. By building strength and confidence in these areas, children are ready to succeed across the whole curriculum.

Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all our learners. We recognise that every child is unique, with their own interests, strengths and next steps. Our approach ensures that every child receives the right support and challenge so they can reach their full potential.
We help children develop important Metaskills, such as problem‑solving, creativity, communication and teamwork, alongside the four core capacities of Curriculum for Excellence. This supports every child to become a:

• Responsible Citizen
• Successful Learner
• Effective Contributor
• Confident Individual

To offer a rich and varied learning experience, all children take part in a Broad General Education. This includes technology, science, 1+2 languages, Eco Schools, expressive arts, Rights Respecting Schools, RME, social sciences and regular tracking of progress. Learning is brought to life through Interdisciplinary Learning, outdoor learning, Pupil voice, giving  opportunities for pupils to take ownership of their learning.

At the heart of everything we do are Children’s Rights, as outlined in the UNCRC. These rights underpin our decisions, our relationships and our daily practice, helping us create a positive, safe and respectful environment for every child.

At Cairneyhill, we are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious curriculum underpinned by our values of Fair, Kind , Polite and Ambitious Learners  where all children can grow, thrive and develop the skills they need for life.

School roll: 225

Nursery roll: 46

The school is a one-storey open-plan building. It has three main areas, which are occupied by P1-3 (4 classes) P4-7 (5 classes) and a Nursery (2 classes). Included is a variety of ancillary rooms and offices. Hutted accommodation also provides accommodation for Art, Drama, Community Classes, etc.

The main school building has a controlled entry system and consists of 10 open-plan classroom areas, a purpose-built nursery of 2 rooms and a garden area, a Hall  which is used for PE, Assemblies and lunches and an Enhanced Primary Provision consisting of 2 classes .

Play areas include grass and hard surface area and a community all weather  MUGA. The school and grounds are monitored by a CCTV system.

Access to and around the building has been developed to ensure maximum independence for those with mobility needs.

Daily Timetable

School Uniform