OUR SCHOOL:

Whiteabbey Primary School has a long tradition of child centred learning. Our original school opened in the grounds of Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church in 1839. Then in 1939 our school moved to its present site on the Old Manse Road.  There are currently 420 children attending our school. Through the years our children have enjoyed our extensive grounds with mature trees and extensive play equipment that in themselves provide wonderful learning opportunities for many important skills.  As our school has grown so the grounds have been developed to offer differing play areas where our little learners can have fun together  - play games, kick a ball or just catch up with their friends!

 

OUR ETHOS & VISION:

Welcome - Prepare - Succeed

Reflecting our school’s Christian values, we Welcome children of all cultural, social and faith backgrounds. We are welcoming, encouraging and supportive of all children with regard for their: gifts, talents, and needs. We are welcoming to our visitors and those who help us.  As a community, we extend our welcome to include: past pupils & staff, future pupils & parents, our neighbours & wider community.

We place the child at the centre of holistically everything we do.  We aim to Prepare them for their future by equipping them with the attitudes, beliefs, experiences, knowledge and skills they need to reach their full potential in every aspect of their lives.  As part of preparing our children to achieve we also recognise we need to prepare them to manage the obstacles and challenges on their journey to success.

We wish for all our learners to Succeed in life.  Every day, we aim to create a culture where our children will accomplish daily small achievements as well as longer-term goals.  Success may be at an individual level or achieved in collaboration with others through challenging, yet achievable target setting. We will actively identify, and regularly celebrate, the achievements of every child in our care.  We value our children growing in grace, honesty, resilience, diligence and good sportsmanship and we endeavour to instil these in our children in all areas of school life.