The Primary Department is accommodated in a modern purpose built building in spacious grounds. It is well equipped with its own library and computer resources and enjoys all the advantages of being part of an all through school with access to a purpose built music centre, art and design studios and indoor sports accommodation. In 1996 a large extension was opened and our Nursery has moved into new accommodation.
The curriculum is broad with Maths, English and Environmental Studies at its core. The school offers a balance between traditional formal learning and project based investigative work which encourages initiative and research skills. The curriculum in the Primary is based on the Scottish 5-14 programme of education which offers guidelines in Language, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Religious Education and Expressive Arts - a broad and balanced curriculum which is constantly enhanced and enriched. Alongside the formal curriculum, a variety of activities, clubs and societies contribute to an environment in which girls acquire the confidence and maturity to fulfil their potential, both academically and in terms of personal and social skills. Right from their first year girls have specialist teachers for Music and Physical Education and as they move through the Primary, this is gradually extended to include Art and Technology, so that by the end of the Primary stage girls are familiar with some of the staff and physical space of the secondary department. Coherence and progression as girls move into the secondary department are assured by the strong links between the two.
The thoroughness of teaching and the variety of experiences and enrichment offered in the early years contribute to the high standard of performance in later years.
