St Helen’s Primary School in Condorrat has been praised by inspectors for its inclusive ethos, exemplary pupil behaviour and strong sense of community.
Inspectors noted that pupils are highly engaged and motivated learners, and that positive, highly respectful relationships between staff, children and families help create a calm and inclusive culture which very effectively supports the learning across the school.
Meanwhile, the school’s Nursery was also praised for its strong relationships, warm positive interactions and calm, purposeful learning environment where children are provided with a range of good quality and exciting learning opportunities.
Liz Kelly, Head Teacher of St Helen’s Primary School and Nursery, said: “Guided by our Catholic identity, we work incredibly hard to create a positive and nurturing climate for learning in the school.
“We are proud that the inspection team recognised this, acknowledging the exemplary behaviour of our children and noting that children are happy, included and supportive of one another, and feel a deep sense of belonging to the St Helen’s family. This is important to us.”
“It was lovely to see this echoed in our nursery. We work closely with our families, and it was rewarding to have our family-centred culture highlighted among the strengths within the key inspection findings.”
“It was particularly pleasing that the inspection team recognised that our children are highly engaged and motivated learners, who are supported to develop the important skills they need for learning, life and work.”
“I am proud to work with such a strong, reflective staff team, and it was fitting that this was also recognised in the report.
“We remain fully committed to continuous improvement across both the school and the nursery, as we strive to provide the very best for our children and families.”
Councillor Michael McBride, Convener of Education, Children and Families, said: “Congratulations to the entire St Helen’s community on achieving such a positive inspection report – it reflects on everyone’s shared ambitions to give children at the school and nursery the very best start in life.”