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Welcome to St Joseph’s Primary School

Our main school aim is to provide a Catholic school education of high quality that will enable all young people to become:- Successful Learners Confident Individuals Effective Contributors and Responsible Citizens

Our Values Hope Justice Compassion Love St Joseph is our role model

We will use the indicators below to ensure we are ‘Getting It Right For Every Child’: S - Safe H- Healthy A- Achieving N- Nurtured A- Active R- Responsible R- Respected I - Included

Safe • Controlled entry. • Child Protection procedures. • Late cards. • Adult presence in playground and buddies.

Safe Who will we meet? Mrs Martin Mrs Wynne Head Teacher Depute Head Teacher

Safe Who will we meet? Mrs Leddy Principal Teacher

Other really important people for your child to know will be the Pupil Support Assistants. Mrs Briggs

Our School Office Manager is: Ms Morrison Our clerical assistant is: Mrs Ross Ms Morrison Mrs Ross

Health • Physical, • Emotional / Mental • Spiritual.

Health Physical • 2 hours PE every week • Daily Mile • Outdoor learning • Health lessons – nutrition etc

PE bag and kit Please write their name and class on EVERYTHING, including PE bag and sandshoes.

Emotional/Mental Health • 3 named people • Emotional check in • My World Triangle • Worry boxes

Emotional/Mental Health Restorative Practice , working together to find a resolution. Our philosophy is: Forgive and be Forgiven . This does not mean that we ‘all shake hands and be best of pals’ but in the light of SHANARRI we do our best to help children to try and ‘move on’ in their behaviours or to see other options available to them to become more resilient in their friendships .

Spiritual • Father Stephen • Class Masses, visit to the Church. • Celebration of the Sacraments and daily prayer. • This is our Faith • Gods Loving Plan

Active • Water bottles: Please write your child’s name on it with a permanent marker. • After School Clubs (after Easter for P1) • Daily Mile

Nurturing • Pastoral care records. • PSAs • Class charters, Rights Respecting School, House System.

Nurturing My World Triangle

Respected • Pupils’ voice – focus groups. • Master Classes and Committees – skills for life, learning and work. • Pupil surveys.

Responsible • House system. • Community projects – • Busby primary, • St Ninian’s, • Bonnyton House and Hawthorn Court. • Fundraising – SCIAF, MISSIO, Mary’s Meals

Included Catholic ethos. Promoting the Gospel values such as love, compassion, truth, integrity and wisdom and seeking to build a community where all members are held in high regard and their dignity, worth and individuality are respected.

What should I do if I’m worried? • Have a quick chat with the class teacher at the end of the day. She might have other work to do or parents to see, but can usually speak for a few minutes. • Use the home/school diary to make a wee note to the teacher about your concerns or opinions. • Ask for an appointment to speak to Mrs Leddy (Principal Teacher, P1-3) • Mention your concerns at Parents’ Night • In serious or confidential matters, make an appointment through the school office to speak to the Head Teacher.

How can you help the school? 1. Encourage your child in their learning. 2. Join our Parent Council 3. Volunteer to have a ‘disclosure Scotland check’ so you can be a parent helper. 4. Telephone the school if your child will be absent and let us know how long you think the absence may last.

5. Use the Head Teacher email for any good ideas you have about the school. 6. Read the monthly newsletters 7. Go onto the school website for up to date information about what’s happening . 8. Follow us on Twitter @StJosephsERC for a daily update on what is happening in St Joseph’s

We look forward to welcoming you in August!