St Timothy's Primary and Nursery

As St Timothy's primary school and its children are an integral part of the local community, children and teachers are encourage to develop relationships with various groups eg senior citizens club, church gala day, committees, local shops etc. Many curricular activities take place outwith the school building involving visits to places of local interest eg Drumpellier Country Park and the Heritage Park, Summerlee.

Aims of St Timothy's primary school

To provide a happy, secure environment with equal opportunities for all to develop their full potential.

Through a variety of teaching approaches, to assist every child to be numerate, literate and to enhance their communication skills in order that they fulfil their role in society.

To provide a broad and balanced curriculum which encourages children to become independent learners in all areas and aspects of life.

To promote positive behaviour as a means to achieve self-esteem and self-worth and to create an atmosphere of mutual respect within the school where children learn tolerance and concern for others.

To support the moral, social and spiritual development of everyone within the school community.

To promote the school as part of the wider community by providing a  welcoming atmosphere and thus developing links with parents and other groups.

St Timothy's security policy motto

'Our aim is to make St Timothy's school safe, happy and welcoming for everyone'

• We ask staff and pupils to think carefully about their own safety.
• We lock pupils' gates and doors after the start of the school day.
• We ask all staff to wear identification badges at all times.
• We ask visitors to follow carefully the direction signs both inside and outside the building.
• We ask you to share with us any ideas you may have to make our school safer.
• We ask you to let us know if you see anyone acting suspiciously near our school.
• We ask everyone to be patient - good security can be frustrating.

School roll for session 2007/2008

Pry 1	Pry 2	Pry 3	Pry 4	Pry 5	Pry 6	Pry 7	Total
69	86	52	51	63	56	53	430

Pupil roll statistics from Scottish Government 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
Reading	84.4
Writing	73.2
Mathematics	90.6

Percentage attendance (%)

	2007
Attendance	92.6

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