Muckhart Primary School
Muckhart Primary School Access Road
Muckhart
FK14 7JR
Tel: 01259 781356
Fax: 01259 781260
Email: muckhart@edu.clacks.gov.uk
Web: http://www.muckhart.clacks.sch.uk
Headteacher: Helen Finch, Acting Headteacher
Current roll: 45
Muckhart Primary School was built in 1845, in the centre of the parish. It enjoys a rural setting outside the village on the road to Muckhart Golf Club. There are extensive grounds to the rear of the building with a playground area and a large grassed area. An Action Committee has been formed from members of the Parent and Pupil Councils, with the purpose of securing funding to develop this area.
The school building consists of 3 classrooms and an assembly/dining hall. There is a secure door entry system to the school.
The aim of the school is to create an ethos where pupils, parents and staff work together in partnership to provide the highest possible standard of education for all pupils. The school has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
We offer a broad based curriclum, geared to meet the needs of all pupils, based on the 5-14 Scottish Guidelines and the key principles of a Curriculum for Excellence. These incorporate mathematics, language, environmental studies, expressive arts, religious and moral education and personal and social education. There are networked computers in each classroom. We have visiting teachers of PE, expressive arts and learning support as well as instrumental instructors for brass, woodwind, strings and chanter. We also hold regular assemblies every Monday and also have regular assemblies conducted by the local minister.
Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child's education through homework, meetings with staff and open evenings, which are held during the year. The headteacher and staff are always willing to meet with parents to discuss any concerns which may arise. There is a very supportive Parent Council and the school also benefits greatly from the social and fund raising activities of the fundraising action group.
There is an elected Pupil Council which meets regularly to discuss issues raised by the pupils. The Eco Committee has helped the school achieve two Green Flags in the Eco School Award Scheme. As part of this initiative the Councillors have developed a School Travel Plan which aims to encourage children to walk or cycle to school instead of travelling by car.
Primary 7 children have been trained to act as Buddies within the school which involves younger children being supported by the older pupils.
After school clubs in art, drama, music and various sports activities are well attended.
A residential programme is offered to senior pupils and there are opportunities for all age groups to participate in a wide range of sports and musical activities. Educational visits are also organised at various times of the year.
Two of the key strengths noted by HMI during their inspection were the high standards of attainment by pupils and the positive ethos and attitudes to pupils and their achievement. We are committed to building on these strengths in the future.
The school is very much at the centre of the community and we encourage the use of the local environment as a valuable learning tool. A community wildlife garden has been developed at the school in partnership with the local Natural Heritage Association. It was officially opened in August 2004 and is an excellent resource covering several areas of the curriculum.
Currently the school is working with the Woodland Trust and other local organisations to develop an area behind the church where new woodland is to be planted.
There are well established links with our associated secondary school, Alva Academy, as well as with our local nursery schools.
Mrs Finch welcomes enquiries from prospective parents. She will be pleased to arrange for visitors to be shown around and to have the opportunity to discuss the work of the school.
