Dear Parent/Carer,

I am delighted to welcome you to Cardonald Primary School. I hope that you will find this handbook helpful and interesting. At Cardonald we strive to have a nurturing, caring and friendly atmosphere and to provide an environment where our pupils feel safe, happy and have opportunities to learn in a stimulating and exciting way.

We aim to promote in children a positive attitude to work, self, others and the environment. We work hard to provide a high-quality service and wish to work in close partnership with you in preparing your child to be a successful learner, confident individual, responsible citizen and effective contributor.

Many activities are organised throughout the school year, giving parents the opportunity to meet and work with the staff of the school. We look forward to seeing you at various events during the session.

The teaching and support staff are incredibly hardworking professionals. We put children and young people first and greatly value our relationships with them. It is vital that children are happy, safe and achieving their potential.

We believe that education involves a close partnership between school and home and we take great care to encourage this bond. Our Parent Council works closely alongside us to provide a full, varied and interesting school experience for our children. Please contact the school office for details on how to contact the Parent Council.

If you wish to make an appointment to speak with a member of the management team to answer any questions you may have, we will be happy to help at any point in the year and can be contacted through the main office or by e-mail.

Martin Coogan

Headteacher