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At James Aiton Primary School, children at the heart of our inclusive community, where they can achieve success for today and develop skills for learning, life and work in the future.
James Aiton Primary is a happy school, with a warm, welcoming and inclusive ethos. We have high expectations of pupils’ learning and achievement, and we encourage our pupils to develop a love of learning and to play a responsible and caring role in the life of our school, our local community and the wider world. We value pupil voice and promote leadership across our community. We aim to provide a learning environment where all children are supported and challenged to reach their full potential. We value inclusion and celebrate diversity - our children are at the heart of everything we do.
Our ethos is underpinned by our core STAR values of Safety, Teamwork, Achievement and Respect - all with a smile! 😊
Our website will keep you up to date with school activities, news and provide additional information about our classes and curriculum. I hope it gives you a flavour of the life and ethos of James Aiton Primary School and that you enjoy browsing and finding out more about our wonderful school.
Mrs Kerry McGhee
Head Teacher
James Aiton Primary is a happy school, with a warm, welcoming and inclusive ethos. We have high expectations of pupils’ learning and achievement, and we encourage our pupils to develop a love of learning and to play a responsible and caring role in the life of our school, our local community and the wider world. We value pupil voice and promote leadership across our community. We aim to provide a learning environment where all children are supported and challenged to reach their full potential. We value inclusion and celebrate diversity - our children are at the heart of everything we do.
Our ethos is underpinned by our core STAR values of Safety, Teamwork, Achievement and Respect - all with a smile! 😊
Our website will keep you up to date with school activities, news and provide additional information about our classes and curriculum. I hope it gives you a flavour of the life and ethos of James Aiton Primary School and that you enjoy browsing and finding out more about our wonderful school.
Mrs Kerry McGhee
Head Teacher
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Friends of James Aiton Primary School
We warmly invite all parents/carers or family members to join us in supporting our school community. By getting involved, you can help make a positive impact on your child's/grandchild's education through various events, fundraisers and activities. Your participation, whether big or small, will strengthen our efforts to enhance the learning environment for all pupils.
We look forward to working together to create a vibrant and supportive community for our children.
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th December from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. All Welcome! For a link, please speak to Sarah Weightman (Chair) or contact the school. Thank you.
Click here for upcoming meeting dates
Meeting Minutes for 2024/2025 will be shared below:
September Meeting Minutes
November Meeting Minutes
We warmly invite all parents/carers or family members to join us in supporting our school community. By getting involved, you can help make a positive impact on your child's/grandchild's education through various events, fundraisers and activities. Your participation, whether big or small, will strengthen our efforts to enhance the learning environment for all pupils.
We look forward to working together to create a vibrant and supportive community for our children.
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th December from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. All Welcome! For a link, please speak to Sarah Weightman (Chair) or contact the school. Thank you.
Click here for upcoming meeting dates
Meeting Minutes for 2024/2025 will be shared below:
September Meeting Minutes
November Meeting Minutes
Committee News:
- Eco Committee (Primary 4 and Primary 7)
- Enterprise & Charity Committee (Primary 2 and Primary 3)
- Health and Wellbeing Committee (Primary 1 and Primary 5)
- Rights Respecting Committee (Primary 6)
We are delighted to announce we have achieved our Bronze Rights Committed Award. The next step on our journey is Silver. Watch this space!
Junior Road Safety Officers are appointed each year. This year, we are pleased to announce that Louie and Niamh from P6 will take on this role. In September they will attend a South Lanarkshire information event.Once back in school our JRSOs will contribute to the school's Health & Wellbeing curriculum by promoting Road Safety issues. They will organise competitions, present Road Safety information at Assemblies, assist in learning situations eg by reading Road Safety stories to younger children, and from time to time monitor safe parking around our school.
Pupil Council:
We are pleased to announce our Pupil Council Representatives have now been appointed for this session:
P4 - Chloe and Gracie
P5 - Eylah and Pearse
P6 - Jesse and Isabella
P7 - Paige and Archy
Paticipatory Budget Group:
Our PB group, made up of P1 - P7 pupils, will work together to agree possible options on how 5% of our Pupil Equity Fund could be spent. Following this, all children and staff will vote for their choice. We will also include all parents/carers' views in our decision. Keep a look out for the link to a Google Form to have your say. The link for this wlll be shared on the School App in the coming weeks.
James Aiton Primary School t. 0141 641 2472
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James Aiton Primary School