About Us

Here in Hareleeshill Primary we aim to provide a welcome, secure and stimulating environment where each child achieves his/her full potential through a broad and balanced curriculum. This will encompass respect for self, others and equality of opportunity.

Children’s education starts in the home, the parent/carer being the prime educator and when the children come to school we do our best to continue the process of learning in partnership with the parent/carer. In Hareleeshill we aim to develop in our children a sense of responsibility and self-discipline, pride in their abilities and to make the most of those abilities to help them become good and responsible citizens.

Our aim is to educate the pupils spiritually, socially, morally and culturally as well as intellectually. By this we mean that by the end of their primary education we aim for all children to be able to read, write and count whilst at the same time developing socially so that they become aware of the needs of others both in and out of school. We also aim to foster the skills which will enable our children to apply themselves to their work, to reason and to develop self-expression.

Using the guidance set out in the document “Curriculum for Excellence” to enable our children to become successful learners, responsible citizens, effective contributors and confident individuals we provide a wide range of experiences both within the school day and after 3 o’clock. This will help to enable all children to achieve success and develop an ethos of helping others. With the help of “Home School Partnership” workers we welcome parents/carers into the school to work with the children and get to know the staff.

We are pleased to provide varied activities for the children wherever possible for all pupils from Primary 1 to Primary 7. Some activities last all year others are taster sessions lasting a few weeks. These include a selection from the following: Football, dance, cooking, ICT and art club.

We promote positive relationships within the school and foster an ethos which encourages all pupils to respect themselves and others. 

In Hareleeshill we are very proud of our uniform and all children should come to school wearing the appropriate clothing. 

Hareleeshill Primary school colours are purple and gold and the school supplier is Scotcrest in Hamilton. The uniform consists of a purple jumper/cardigan/tank top and a white shirt and tie. Grey or black skirts or trousers are acceptable. In the summer months, dress shorts and yellow/purple gingham dresses can be worn. Pupils are required to wear suitable clothing for P.E. Shorts and yellow/gold polo shirts/gym tops are comfortable to wear, and soft shoes are required for indoor activities. For your child’s safety, it is recommended that jewellery should not be worn on P.E. days. If jewellery cannot be removed by the child, it will require to be protected by a plaster to enable the child to participate in the lesson.

We ask all parents/carers to support the school by encouraging your child(ren) to adhere to the agreed dress code and the wearing of our school uniform.  The wearing of a school uniform helps promote the identity of the school in the local community and helps create an ethos of sharing and pride in the school.

In addition, the wearing of a uniform helps towards increasing the protection of all pupils. The wearing of a uniform helps staff and the pupils to distinguish between who belongs to the school and those who may be visitors.  This enables staff to approach and identify visitors more readily and helps in trying to offer a safer environment for pupils and teachers alike.

Equality of opportunity is an important aspect of the life of the school.  Any proposals on the dress code and on what constitutes the school uniform will be the subject of discussion with the Parent Forum and where appropriate consultation with parents, pupils and staff.

There are forms of dress which are unacceptable in all schools such as:

· the wearing of football colours.

· clothing with slogans that may cause offence (anti-religious, symbolism or political slogans).

· clothing which advertises alcohol, tobacco or drugs.

· clothing which can be deemed unsuitable in terms of health and safety grounds such as shell suits, combat style   clothing, dangling earrings, loose fitting clothes particularly in practical classes.

· articles of clothing that could be deemed to inflict damage on other pupils or be used by others to do so

· footwear that may damage flooring.

You can view items on sale at Scotcrest by clicking here.

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Free School Meals Information

If your child has any food allergies please contact the school directly.

Pupils in:

Primary 1 - 5 receive a free school lunch.

Primary 6 - 7 meal cost is £2.17

School lunches and milk can be paid for through your Parentpay account or Paypoint facilities in local shops.

NB School Meal prices are reviewed annually and may be subject to change.

If your child is in primary 5 - 7 or secondary, they may be entitled to a free school meal if you receive certain benefits. Please follow the Free School Meals Information link above for full details.

The lunch menu choices are available daily through the school app.

Your comments are very important to us. If you and your child have any suggestions regarding your child's school lunch we would be grateful to hear from you by emailing: gofreshgang@southlanarkshire.gov.uk