Thurso, Caithness. KW14 7YL
Tel: 01641 - 531200
e-mail: melvich.primary@highland.gov.uk
Headteacher: Ms Erica Kitchener - Acting
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