Tayport Primary School and Ferryport Nursery

OUR VISION

Our Vision for all learners at Tayport Primary and Ferryport Primary is that they are “On TRACK to a bright future”. This vision and refreshed values were created in consultation with families, staff, children and the community during 2021-22 school improvement work.

OUR VALUES

• Thinking - We think and talk about our learning.  We concentrate to improve.  We reflect on mistakes and how to improve our work.
• Responsibility - We take responsibility for our learning and actions. We are respectful. We build trust in ourselves and others.
• Achieving - We want to do our best and we never give up. We make progress and know our next steps. We are proud of our achievements and inspire others.
• Connecting - We make connections in our learning and community. Everyone is included and values working together. We collaborate to improve our school.
• Kindness - We are kind to ourselves, others and our environment. We share and care about each other. We are part of somewhere wonderful.

OUR AIMS –

Everyone at Tayport Primary and Ferryport Nursery will:

• be welcomed into a safe, positive and caring environment, where relationships will be fostered and valued, and trust built.
• develop the skills of great learners who are mindful of the difference they can make to their immediate and wider community.
• experience an engaging, relevant, responsive, and creative curriculum.
• be supported in their learning to be on track to a bright future.

School roll: 231

Nursery roll: 15/15

The imposing Victorian frontage dates from 1875, with further sections dating from 1939.  Initially the school ran both a primary and secondary programme, although the infants were accommodated at the building which is now Ferryport Nursery on William Street. In 1967, when junior secondary schools were closed, Tayport became a primary school and the older pupils were sent to Madras College in St. Andrews or Bell Baxter High School in Cupar.

Outside we have an extensive hard surfaced playground area to the front and rear of the school. The children love playing on the Trim Trail and the painted exercise trail and we have lots of games and toys that come out at lunchtime. During October 2021 an infant outdoor learning area has started to be developed.

Ferryport Nursery was opened in 1976 and occupies a site, five minutes from Tayport Primary School. Built of stone, it was originally the old infant school.   It was constructed in the mid 19th Century by the local business community and is located on the main Tayport to Dundee Road.

Ferryport is Victorian in style, with what was originally two classes being turned into a large playroom. Carpeted throughout, with appropriate wet areas for nursery play etc, Ferryport is light and airy and is well appointed. The nursery has a beautiful and enclosed terraced garden which the children love.

Daily Timetable

• 9 am - School starts
• 10:40 am - 10:55 am - Morning break
• 12:35 pm - 1:20 pm - Lunch break
• 3 pm - School ends

School Uniform

School Uniform is grey or black skirt, pinafore, trousers or shorts, grey or red sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan. White polo shirt or white blouse/shirt and school tie. Shoes should be dark coloured and suitable for running around in the playground in the winter.

No hoodies please – these are a privilege of our P7 leavers and they will buy them through the school.  No jeans – thank you.

Many children like to wear a red and white summer dress in the warmer weather.