A Curriculum for Excellence.
There are many subjects taught at primary including Maths, Literacy, Expressive Arts , Science, Social Studies, ICT, Technologies, French, Personal and Social Development, Religious, Moral Education and Health.
Some of the ways achievement, success and positive pupil contributions are recognised are:
 Meaningful Praise
 All staff, teaching and non teaching are encouraged to use meaningful praise and feedback to pupils in a positive manner when they work well, put in effort, show care and concern for their peers, are mannerly and polite and follow our Golden Rules . Meaningful praise and constructive feedback immediately after an action are effective ways of enhancing self-esteem.
  

Formative Comments and Staff Feedback
Formative Assessment is used. Children are active in evaluating their performance.Self and peer assessment are used regularly.

 The inclusion of comments on pupils’ work which recognise good work and also sets targets for further development are effective ways of rewarding success. Discussing pupils’ progress and performance with them on a regular basis is a good way of recognising and recording success and developing self-esteem.
Peer and self evaluation are recorded or commented on using a Two Stars and a Wish approach which focuses on the positives and identifies something that can be improved.
 

 
Certificates of Achievements 
Certificates are awarded for success and achievement in all areas of school life and are linked to the outcomes of A Curriculum for Excellence which strive to develop learners who are: Successful Learners, Responsible Citizens, Confident Individuals and Effective Contributors.
 
Each child is able to develop at their own rate and level of ability. Children work small groups or  as individuals.  They are acquiring knowledge and skills, and learning how and when to apply them.
Children will progress at a different rate and each child is an individual. Each child discusses targets with the staff and targets are set.

The curriculum is based on:

• Breadth to ensure the coverage of a comprehensive range of experiences
• Balance to support a reasonable variety of curricular activities
• Coherence to enable pupils to interconnect their learning, knowledge and skills
• Continuity to build on previous experience and to prepare for future stages
• Progression to offer challenging , attainable goals.
• Achievement for All is central to the ethos of our School.

The Curriculum for Excellence website is a good source of up to date information about our Journey to Excellence.