Bonar Bridge, Ardgay, Sutherland. IV24 3AP
Tel: 01863 766221
E-mail: bonarbridge.primary@highland.gov.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs Christine Gordon (Acting)
The school has three buildings. The Gymnasium is to the north side of the playground. The Nursery and the Canteen are housed in what was the original school, built in 1876. The Primary classes are in the newer building on the south side, which was added in the 1930s. There are three classes, leaving two rooms free; room 3 is our library and central resource area and room 2 is used for art and visiting teachers. The playground is large, with paved and grassed play areas planted with trees and shrubs.
Fund-raising by the PTA and co-operation and input from local businesses have enhanced the appearance and opportunities for play in the grounds. An imposing willow structure, an adventure trail, a playhouse, sandpit, basketball court, bird table, picnic tables and waste bins are the results of this enterprise.
There are two composite classes in the school with a further class taught in the medium of Gaelic. The present roll is 42 pupils in P1-7, 9 pupils in Gaelic Medium, 8 in the English Nursery and 5 in the Gaelic Nursery.
In our HMIe Inspection report published in August 2005, our key strengths were:
- Committed staff and productive partnerships with parents, carers and the community
- Pupils' learning experiences in art and design, drama and music, and their public performances
- Pupils' attainment in English language and the very good start being made to developing pupils' language skills in the Gaelic Medium class
- Pastoral care in the school and the effective relationships between staff and pupils
Associated Secondary School:
Key Features:
Bonar Bridge School strives to provide an education suited to the child’s age, aptitude and ability; to foster a social awareness; to develop self-reliance and qualities of character and initiative that will encourage participation at a meaningful level in a changing society. The development of the “whole” pupil requires a broad and comprehensive curriculum to promote intellectual development as well as qualities of character.