Carleith Primary School is a non-denominational school situated in Duntocher. The catchment area is a mixture of private and local authority housing. The school is situated in an attractive landscaped gardens with hard surfaced and grassed play areas and a football pitch. The layout is semi-open plan with spacious activity areas and is suitable for children with a physical disability. The school has a large hall used for physical education, with part of the hall used as a dining area.

At present we have regular visits from an instrumental teacher of violin, cello and double bass. Secondary pupils on work experience and student teachers from the University of Strathclyde and University of Glasgow have placements in the school.

The school board meets regularly and is very active furthering and interests of the school. We are working to develop a partnership with parents and to create an atmosphere where pupils, parents and teachers work together effectively to improve the education provided for our children.

Family life is at the heart of every community and West Dunbartonshire Council offers a range of services for families with children of all ages, from tots to teenagers. Schools The Council is responsible for the provision of nursery, primary and secondary schools in the area and we are committed to making our education services as accessible as possible. West Dunbartonshire is also committed to the Integrated Community Schools initiative, which is a radical strategy designed to promote social inclusion and raise education standards in Scotland's schools. Libraries In addition to a great range of books and story-tapes, the library service provides a variety of child-friendly facilities, including clubs, arts and craft activities, competitions, and visits from popular children's authors. Children's Panel If you are interested in helping children and making a difference in their life, you can volunteer to sit on your local Children's Panel, which aims to take children out of the court system.

Aims of the School

Every person has the right to be educated in a climate in which individuality is recognised and in which everyone feels valued. We are committed to working in partnership with you to provide education of the highest quality. The school aims to * enable students to reach their full potential academically, personally, socially and vocationally (attainment) * provide courses which offer breadth, balance and choice for all in a planned and structured way (curriculum) * endeavour to provide a caring community and a supportive healthy environment within which all participants are respected, valued and motivated (support for pupils) * encourage genuine partnership between home, school and the business community, which maintains good order, sound discipline and promotes positive behaviour (ethos) * support learning through effective teaching and learning which is geared towards the needs of individuals (learning and teaching) * manage all available resources in accordance with agreed plans to maximise effective teaching and learning (resources) * provide management of the highest quality through reflective and sound leadership which encourages the participation of all (management, leadership and quality assurance)