Our new school was opened in August 2008. At Niddrie Mill, we strive to ensure that all pupils feel valued, respected and are supported to reach their full potential through exciting and inspirational learning experiences. Working as a team is crucial and we welcome the support and input from all parents, carers, and community members.
We aim to update our website regularly to share the wonderful work of our pupils, staff, and school community and to provide as many opportunities as possible to involve parents and carers in their child’s learning.
Each individual within a school community should be enabled to develop as a successful learner, confident individual, responsible citizen, and effective contributor. Scottish Government guidelines highlight that religious observance should have an important part to play in this development. It should also provide opportunities for the school community to reflect on, and develop, a deeper understanding of the dignity and worth of each individual and their contribution to the school and wider communities.
At Niddrie Mill, we pride ourselves on the very positive relationships we have built with parents and pupils. When difficult situations arise, they can usually be sorted out very effectively by working together to find solutions. Parents, pupils, and staff all benefit from this secure partnership.
We aim to equip our pupils with skills for life, and develop an understanding through our school values: ambition, belonging, perseverance and respect and apply these to every aspect of their education both in school and in the wider community. Above all we want our pupils to have quality learning experiences which are relevant, active and enjoyable and for them to discover that it is worth working hard to achieve their best.
The continued development and implementation of Curriculum for Excellence will support our pupils develop as confident individuals, successful learners, effective contributors, and responsible citizens. Above all, we want our pupils to have quality learning experiences that are relevant, active, and fun and for them to discover that is worth working hard to achieve their best.
We place a high priority on the well-being and safety of our pupils. To this end, we have in place a personal safety program to give pupils knowledge and life skills to keep them safe from all forms of abuse. Where we have concerns that a child about the possible abuse of pupils we are required to follow the Edinburgh and the Lothian’s Inter-Agency Child Protection Procedures which set out the specific duties and responsibilities towards the child and their parents/carers.
At Niddrie Mill Primary School we aim to provide high-quality learning and teaching experiences that will enable our pupils to achieve the highest possible levels of attainment. Work towards making everyone happy, healthy and secure encouraging pupils to have a good self-image, enabling themselves to realize their self-worth. Establish positive partnerships with our parents and wider community which promotes a sense of belonging and health and well-being for all. Instill a sense of responsibility for, and caring attitude towards, their local environment. Work co-operatively and continue to develop professionally.
