Munlochy Primary School

Welcome

Munlochy School has for over 100 years served the village of Munlochy and the surrounding rural area. Our families come from a wide variety of backgrounds, but at school we strive to create a ‘family’ atmosphere, where all children can feel a sense of belonging. Our school sits at the heart of the local community and our team; staff, parents and community endeavour to provide our children with a happy, vibrant education of high quality. We currently have a school roll of 68 pupils, split into three classes – P1/2, P3-5, and P5-7 – led by five exceptional teachers. Teaching staff are well supported through effective use of a Pupil Support Assistant and the Additional Support for Learning Teacher, using intervention strategies, which are monitored by staff to ensure continued progression. Most pupils come from within the local catchment, with 5% of families living out with our catchment area, having chosen to send their children to Munlochy.

Recent years have seen many changes; the Victorian building and its hutted annexe have been refurbished and modernised and there has been the installation of interactive whiteboards. A large playing field is nearby which has recently been upgraded to provide a level playing field. The canteen is across the road and the village hall which is used for PE, enterprise, school gatherings and performances, is at the end of the village.

Outdoor learning is thoroughly utilised at the school, with a new outdoor classroom being used, that was generously paid for by the Parent Council. Our Primary 1/2 play pedagogy based on ‘Realising the Ambition’, has continued to be developed this year, with staff making good use of the outside spaces to continue the learning across different landscapes. New play equipment to support outdoor learning has recently been purchased and we make use of the beautiful nearby woodland and cleared sections of the school playing field, to build on the outdoor learning curriculum.