Abercarn Primary School

Abercarn Primary School is a very vibrant and innovative school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure they are happy, confident and that the opportunities provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future. At Abercarn Primary we believe children should be curious about their learning and we actively encourage every child to achieve their best. Through our engaging curriculum, we aim to ensure children can foster a passion for learning that will help to develop high aspirations and a lifetime of memories.

The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything we do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community, other schools within our Cluster and schools throughout Wales.

Here at Abercarn Primary School we aim to provide a firm foundation for our pupils through a broad, balanced, exciting and enjoyable education, whilst placing high emphasis on the basic skills of reading, writing and maths. We aim to provide high standards of teaching and learning at all times and a curriculum enriched with opportunities to ensure your child gains the skills needed tor a very successful lite in the 21st Century It is our intention to create a very happy school where there is a sense of purpose and well-being, a place where children and adults are glad to be. We aim to develop a positive attitude to learning by consistently focusing on the child's strengths and achievements. Our Aims are

• To help pupils to develop lively, enquiring minds, with an ability to question and argue rationally and apply themselves to tasks and physical skills.
• To help the school community appreciate human achievements and aspirations. Be inspired to achieve their best and be happy!
• To help the school community to use language and numbers effectively.
• To help pupils to acquire the knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and future employment within a fast changing world.
• To instil respect for religious moral values and acceptance of other races, religions and ways of life.
• To help pupils understand the world in which they live and the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations in order to have a happy and successful future.