At Fair Isle Primary School our purpose is to provide a safe, happy and stimulating learning environment for all our pupils. We encourage all our pupils to believe in themselves and to always be the very best that they can be. Hard work and effort is valued and pupils are expected to be aware of where they are in their learning and what they need to do to develop and improve.
Classes hold regular class meetings where everyone is given the opportunity to have a voice and to contribute in some way to class planning and to the wider life of the school. We have an active Junior Lighthouse Team to ensure our pupils take responsibility, develop resilience and confidence to make decisions about their own and others learning.
We were the first school in Scotland to implement the 'Leader in Me' programme based on Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In April 2016 we became the first school in the UK and only 3rd in wider Europe to achieve "Lighthouse Status".
We expect a high standard of behaviour from all. Our relationships are strong, and we hope that when school and parents work together any difficulties can be solved. Where behaviour falls below expectations staff will discuss this with pupils and will be clear about the changes that need to happen. Where disagreements occur between pupils a restorative approach will be taken to solve the problem, using our 7 habits.
Achievement and attainment are celebrated in classes and at whole school events. Children are nominated for Ace Awards at School Assemblies, these recognise pupils who have been successful learners, effective contributors, responsible citizens or confident individual.
We expect that all children will wear their uniform each day and this contributes to the sense of community.
We work tirelessly to make our school the heart of the community and pride ourselves on the work we do with our pupils and families.
Our values are 'Opportunities for All, developing leaders one by one.'
