Our vision is of a happy, purposeful environment where we are:

• working together
• learning together
• achieving together

Our Values

We strive to achieve our vision through the values of:

• relationships
• respect
• responsibility

Our Aims (SHANARRI)

Recently, we adopted the Wellbeing Indicators as our school and nursery aims, ensuring that we work together to provide a secure, caring and nurturing learning environment. These indicators underpin our daily practice and guide our work with children.

Our aims are to ensure every child is:

Safe, Healthy, Achieving, Nurtured, Active, Respected, Responsible, Included

House System

All pupils belong to one of four Houses - Blackdean, Ironstone, Jenny Gray, or Minto.

Pupils earn House Tokens for demonstrating positive behaviour, effort and contributions to school life. Tokens are collected weekly, and classes are informed of their totals at our weekly assemblies.

Celebrating Achievement

Every pupil has a Learning Log where they record achievements both in and out of school. We celebrate these achievements at assembly, alongside weekly certificates linked to the four capacities:

Successful Learner, Confident Individual, Responsible Citizen, Effective Contributor

We also award a weekly VIP (Value Inspired Pupil) certificate to a pupil who has demonstrated particularly positive choices and high levels of effort in line with our values of relationships, respect and responsibility.

School roll: 170

Nursery roll: 24

Lochgelly South has been serving the local community since it first opened in 1911. The school is of a traditional design, with all but two of our classrooms opening into the main hall. This central hall is a versatile space used for P.E., drama, gymnastics, after‑school clubs and school assemblies. In 2024, the school benefitted from a full refurbishment, which ensured provision was upgraded while still maintaining the character of the building.

We are committed to investing in modern technology to enhance teaching and learning. All classrooms have access to Wi‑Fi, devices and a SMART tv. The installation of a large screen and projector in the main hall has greatly improved assemblies and supports learning across the curriculum, including P.E. lessons. Our separate dining hall is also used for drama and music outside of lunchtimes, and the addition of a SMART Board has further increased its learning potential. We also have a Multi-Purpose Room and a small conference space that we can utilise for learning.

School and Nursery Entrances

When entering the playground through the top gate, visitors gain access via a secure entry system at the main entrance, where they are welcomed by our office staff in the reception area.

Our nursery has its own modular unit in the rear playground, which has its own dedicated entrance, accessed through the top gate, and also operates a secure entry system. Significant investment has been made in the nursery classroom to ensure children enjoy high‑quality play‑based learning in a well‑resourced environment.

The school benefits from a large, resurfaced playground offering ample space for pupils to play and be active. Outdoor facilities include:

• a trim trail suitable for different age groups
• a mini climbing wall
• a grassed area to the front of the school
• outdoor learning opportunities for older pupils within the garden
• large planter areas, with each class taking responsibility for one
• a secure multi use games area (MUGA)

These spaces provide varied opportunities for active play, outdoor learning and the development of responsibility and teamwork.

Daily Timetable

School Uniform

Our uniform consists of

• black or grey trousers, shorts, skirts or pinafores
• black or red jumper
• white, black or red polo shirt

We do not specify where uniforms are purchased from and recommend supermarket offerings, as play can often be messy.

School uniforms can also be purchased online through Border Embroideries. Once on the website, search for the school and order from there.

School ties can be purchased at the school office. We have a separate senior tie for children in P6 and P7.