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Holytown Primary and Nursery

Holytown Primary school badge Holytown primary is a non-denominational co-educational school and caters for the needs of pupils from primary one to primary seven. The school and nursery work closely and we have strong links with Brannock High school ensuring smooth transition between nursery, primary and secondary. We have a very positive partnership with parents and the community and work together to prepare our children for their role as responsible citizens in society.

At Holytown primary we endeavour to build up a positive relationship with all our parents, who are always welcome to come to the school to discuss any matter relating to their child's welfare. Parents are encouraged to volunteer as helpers in the school, helping with such things as play activities, trips, leisure activities and library. Parents are kept informed about school events through regular newsletters. We also hold parent workshops during the year on a variety of topics to keep parents up to date with educational issues. Outside view of Holytown Primary school

As part of our health promotion we encourage children to become involved in extra curricular activities which involve health and exercise. These vary from year to year. After school clubs include football, cross country running, modern dance, aerobics and volleyball. During most sessions primary seven children have the chance to spend a week a residential outdoor activity centre which includes many different and varied activities to challenge children. This opportunity to be away from home and living with fellow pupils helps the children become more self aware and self disciplined and learn to be more tolerant of others and work co operatively with them. We also have a gardening club, choirs and a recorder group.

We play a prominent role in developing children educationally, emotionally and socially in the hope that they will benefit greatly from the facilities available in the school and from the involvement of the school in the community ventures. We work together to develop the children's awareness of themselves as part of our community. We endeavour to maintain a high and positive profile in our community and invitations are given to the community to our services, assemblies, our closing service in June and our annual sports day and concert. The expertise of members of our community is enlisted in many curricular areas. We welcome visitors into our school to share their knowledge and expertise and show that we appreciate and value their time and service. We have fostered strong links with the local pensioners and we entertain them each Christmas. Through the generosity of parents, local residents and businesses, we provide afternoon tea and a gift for each pensioner.

 School roll for session 2007/2008

Pry 1

Pry 2

Pry 3

Pry 4

Pry 5

Pry 6

Pry 7

Total

26

35

27

29

39

29

43

228

Pupil roll statistics from Scottish Goverment census at September 2007.  Rolls are subject to change throughout the school session. 

National Test Results 5-14

Percentage of pupils attaining at least the appropriate level for their stage in P3, P4, P6 and P7 defined as:

P3 - Level A
P4 - Level B
P6 - Level C
P7 - Level D

  2007 2006 2005
Reading 86.9 87.1 79.2
Writing 75.2 75.5 76.7
Mathematics 90.3 79.1 87.4


Percentage attendance (%)

     2007 2006 2005
Attendance  94.8 94.5 94.3

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