Thurso, Caithness. KW14 7YL
Tel: 01641 - 531200
e-mail: melvich.primary@highland.gov.uk
School day for pupils:
P1, 2 and 3 - Monday to Thursday 09.00 to 15.15, Friday 09.00 to 13.55
P4, 5, 6, and 7 - Monday to Thursday 09.00 to 15.15, Friday 09.00 to 13.55
Headteacher: Ms Cath Rigby (Cluster with Farr Primary)
Melvich Primary School is situated in the centre of Melvich village. The school is committed to supporting the development of its pupils as whole people and, as a result, encourages their development in spiritual, moral, social and cultural terms. Pupils, staff and parents work together to provide a caring environment where all children can make maximum progress. The school provides a high quality of learning and teaching in a happy, quiet and purposeful environment. This is underpinned by the promotion of a positive ethos where each child feels valued and has the freedom to learn.
There are presently 2 classes in the school comprising of Primaries 1 -4 and Primaries 5 - 7. There is also a large hall in the school and a community room which is used by the school and organisations within the community. The children are supported in their classes by a L.S. auxiliary and teacher who visits weekly. There are currently 21 pupils in P1-7 with a further 5 pupils in the nursery. The school has 2 teaching staff.
Associated Secondary School:
Key Features
Melvich Primary plays an important role in the community and key features include:
- Cluster arrangement school
- Pre-School Education
- Active Pupil Council
- After school activities
- Health Promoting School
- Close relationship with the local community