Durand Primary School

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Durand Primary School was opened in 1973 and was original of an open plan design. However, during the 1991/92 academic year the building was completely remodeled into separate classrooms. Further remodeling took place in 2003 when all external doors and windows were replaced with a modern, safe and colorful system. Safeguarding of our pupils and staff is of paramount importance to us. Below is a link to a safeguarding video that shares Monmouthshire’s and Durand’s message about Safeguarding.
In September 2008, the school saw the opening of a new nursery unit adjacent to the main entrance at the side of the school. The nursery is a 60 place nursery, 30 pupils in the morning and 30 pupils in the afternoon. This is a very exciting development for the school.
Thanks to our School Council, PSA, and Lotto funding we now have a magnificent wooden canopy to further encourage outdoor learning. In 2016-17 we have had a new Foundation Phase play yard and a new staff car park put on our grounds. Thanks to our amazing parents and friends of our school we have been able to raise money for games and tracks in the yard areas.
We believe it is important that as a parent/guardian you feel welcome in the school. Education is a partnership between home and school with a shared responsibility based on trust and mutual understanding. The co-operation and participation of parents with our school in the education of their child is positively encouraged. A good relationship between school and home builds a child’s confidence, aids their learning, and helps them to fulfill their potential in all areas.
This is a happy vibrant school where all children will be given the opportunity of learning in a caring, supportive and stimulating environment. We aim to give your child the opportunity to develop to their full potential intellectually, morally, socially, and spiritually.
Our welcome to you and your child is warm and ongoing and we invite you as parents to support us in our work. We also welcome any expertise or assistance you may be able to offer us in delivering the best possible opportunities for our pupils.

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