Arbirlot Primary School
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Arbirlot Primary School is a mixed, non-denominational, primary school in the parish of Arbirlot
, Angus
, Scotland. The school is the successor to various village schools in Arbirlot that have existed since at least the late 16th century.
The children are taught in two composite classes, usually P1-P3 and P4-P7, although this will vary in any given year depending upon the mix of ages. There are two full-time teachers and a school secretary, additionally there are specialist visiting teaching staff, class room assistants and domestic staff. Also parents and other members of the community assist with reading and other activities.
The school buildings date to 1876 (with accommodation for 129 children), with two new classrooms added in the late 1970s. As well as classrooms the school has a combined dining hall and gym, kitchen, staff room, school office and library. In 2007 a new playing field was completed as a joint project between Angus Council and the local community.
In 2007 the school was awarded the Foundation for Environmental Education's
Green Flag under its Eco-Schools
programme.
Most children go on to Arbroath High School
after leaving Arbirlot.
A nursery class operates in the mornings at the school, using one of the original 1876 classrooms. In the afternoons an independent play group uses the nursery facilities. A parent and toddler group also meets at the school.
In 1879 the average attendance was 81 children, and the annual budget was £58.12s.-.
Arbirlot
Arbirlot is a village in a rural parish of the same name in Angus, Scotland. The current name is a contraction of Aberelliot - mouth of the Elliot. It is situated west of Arbroath. The main village settlement is on the Elliot Water, 2.5 miles from Arbroath. There is a Church of Scotland church and...
, Angus
Angus
Angus is one of the 32 local government council areas of Scotland, a registration county and a lieutenancy area. The council area borders Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross and Dundee City...
, Scotland. The school is the successor to various village schools in Arbirlot that have existed since at least the late 16th century.
The children are taught in two composite classes, usually P1-P3 and P4-P7, although this will vary in any given year depending upon the mix of ages. There are two full-time teachers and a school secretary, additionally there are specialist visiting teaching staff, class room assistants and domestic staff. Also parents and other members of the community assist with reading and other activities.
The school buildings date to 1876 (with accommodation for 129 children), with two new classrooms added in the late 1970s. As well as classrooms the school has a combined dining hall and gym, kitchen, staff room, school office and library. In 2007 a new playing field was completed as a joint project between Angus Council and the local community.
In 2007 the school was awarded the Foundation for Environmental Education's
Foundation for Environmental Education
The Foundation for Environmental Education is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation promoting sustainable development through environmental education...
Green Flag under its Eco-Schools
Eco-Schools
Eco-Schools is an international program of environmental and sustainable developmental education for schools. Foundation for Environmental Education is the founder of the programme and Eco-Schools is just one out of their five programmes....
programme.
Most children go on to Arbroath High School
Arbroath High School
Arbroath High School is a six-year state run school in Arbroath, north-east Scotland.-Admissions:The school has around 1000 pupils and serves the west-end of Arbroath...
after leaving Arbirlot.
A nursery class operates in the mornings at the school, using one of the original 1876 classrooms. In the afternoons an independent play group uses the nursery facilities. A parent and toddler group also meets at the school.
In 1879 the average attendance was 81 children, and the annual budget was £58.12s.-.