We are situated in the heart of the historic Old Town of Edinburgh, yet only a short walk away from the scenic open spaces of Queens Park. With such a superb setting the school has on its doorstep a wealth of historic and cultural opportunities which are put to good use in planning the Curriculum for Excellence. We aim for our pupils to become Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, Responsible Citizens, Effective Contributors. Royal Mile is a non-denominational primary school built in 1874 which serves the south side of the City.
Our planning for the Curriculum for Excellence takes full advantage of the opportunities on our doorstep to make learning exciting and relevant. Pupils across the school study Spanish and upper school classes study Gaelic and French with our Modern Languages Coordinator. An art specialist works with all pupils. A Brass Instructor works with pupils in the school.
Our planning for the Curriculum for Excellence takes full advantage of the opportunities on our doorstep to make learning exciting and relevant. Pupils across the school study Spanish and upper school classes study Gaelic and French with our Modern Languages Coordinator. An art specialist works with all pupils. A Brass Instructor works with pupils in the school.
Our Victorian building has spacious classrooms as well as a hall, library, and Computer Suite. The school nursery class is in a separate building adjacent to the school, with a garden and parent’s room. The Nursery offers both full and part-time places and children’s names can be put on the waiting list on their second birthday. In our nursery building, we also have a regular Mother and Toddler Group and a Parent Group as well as other courses and activities for parents and carers.
The playground is on two levels with a covered area, the under-croft or tunnels, where children can shelter from the rain. Our School Eco group continues to develop the school playground, with its flowerbeds, containers, and areas planted with trees all tended by the children and staff, to make it both welcoming and a learning resource!
Most pupils walk to our school using the pelican crossing on Holyrood Road and the Zebra Crossing with a crossing guard on the Canongate. Parents are asked to close the school gates, both the outside gate and the Nursery Gate, to ensure pupil safety. Unless attending Breakfast Club pupils it is best if pupils arrive at about 8.40 am ready to line up on the bell at 8.50 am. Younger pupils should be supervised by their parents or carer until the bell rings and classes go into school.
Our playground is supervised between 8.40 and 8.50 am and at break and lunchtime by the Pupil Support Assistants. We also have a Playground Positive Play team of pupils called the Dynamites and a Buddy system. Our Vision is to provide innovative, high-quality learning experiences for all and to promote mutual respect and positive partnerships within a welcoming environment.
We will be motivated and make every effort to reach our learning goals with the support and commitment of the whole school community pupils, parents, staff, and friends.
We will work together to build self-esteem, promote individuality and value the contributions of everyone in our school community. We will actively participate in all areas of school life, and the life of the wider communities We will all show and encourage respect for others and look after everything around us.
