1. Welcome to Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Scotland

2. Our School This is the main entrance to our school. This is the nursery entrance

3. These are the classrooms for primary 1 and 2 And these are primary 3 – 7’s classrooms

4. Our Children We have 500 pupils. Many have come from other countries, such as Poland, Russia and Pakistan. Scotland is now their home

5. We have 16 classes: 8 in the upper school, 7 infant classes and 1 nursery class.

6. Teaching Staff We have 19 teaching staff, which include an EAL teacher, learning support, P.E. and music specialist. We have 19 teaching staff, which include an EAL teacher, learning support, P.E. and music specialist. There are three senior management staff

7. Nursery Staff We are fortunate to have our nursery joined to our school. We are fortunate to have our nursery joined to our school. There is one nursery teacher and 3 Child Development Officers

8. Non-teaching Staff We have Pupil Support Assistants and Additional Support Needs staff.

9. Mr Reilly is the School Janitor Mrs Howard-Norris is our Clerical Manager

10. School Cafeteria Healthy lunches are served everyday in the school cafeteria. Healthy lunches are served everyday in the school cafeteria.

11. Breakfast Club Some children come into school at 8.15am to enjoy breakfast in the cafeteria.

12. Learning in the Classroom We worked with our writing partners to write stories connected to our topic. We do Active Maths. Here we are learning more about Symmetry.

13. English Language We use ICT to help improve Spelling. We enjoy working independently with a partner for reading. This involves reading aloud to each other, giving feedback on how well we have read and what we can do to improve. We then complete a variety of tasks on the text.

14. Maths Using number fans helps us with mental maths. Using number fans helps us with mental maths. We can practise our times tables using different games on the computer. Learning about symmetry with the help of mirrors. Our Symmetry Art.

15. Environmental Studies When we work collaboratively we can help each other become successful learners. Here we are learning about jobs in Ancient Egypt. We go on trips to help us learn more about our topics. Here we are at Kelvingrove Museum learning about mummification through role play.

16. Sport Sport is an important part of our school life. Every class has two hours of sport hours of sport each week

17. We have lots of after school sports clubs too! We do badminton, judo, games, dance, hockey and yoga when school ends at 3.15! We have lots of after school sports clubs too! We do badminton, judo, games, dance, hockey and yoga when school ends at 3.15!

18. We learn outside too!!!

19. Our school grounds We use our animal bins to keep the playground tidy. We have many benches for children to spend time together. Our large back playground.

20. Buddy Benches for chatting to friends… If a child sits on the Buddy Bench another child will always come along to chat.

21. Playground games to enjoy… Our Pupil Council is arranging for new games to be painted in our yard. Hopscotch Toadstools for the infants. Snakes and Ladders Playing through the Giant Pencils.

22. Fresh air and space for everyone… We have two large football pitches. We can shelter from the rain!

23. Buddies Buddies having fun! Primary 7 children helping Primary 1 children to settle into their playground.

24. Responsible Citizens Pupil Council members liaise with peers and staff to enhance our school.

25. Eco Committee Eco Committee members look after our school and the environment. Here they are counting supermarket vouchers to claim gardening equipment.

26. Fairtrade We are also a Fairtrade School! We have a Fairtrade tuck shop and use Fairtrade goods for school events. We are also a Fairtrade School! We have a Fairtrade tuck shop and use Fairtrade goods for school events.

27. Community We use our local park for health and sports activities as well as learning about nature and biodiversity. We learn how to keep safe in our local community. Members of the police, fire brigade and road safety visit our school to remind us how to keep safe!

28. Our Parish Our Church, next to our school, is called Our Lady of Lourdes. We often attend services here and show our faith by reading and singing hymns.

29. Mr Reilly our school janitor won an award for his service and dedication to our school and community. Mr Reilly our school janitor won an award for his service and dedication to our school and community.

30. We hope you enjoyed learning about our school! Enjoy your visit with us!