At Gillespie School we believe that everyone in our community can grow to be a highly motivated lifelong learner. We provide a safe and vibrant environment where children and adults thrive on challenging and creative learning experiences. We will equip everyone with the skills to achieve their full potential in a climate of mutual respect and personal responsibility.

‘Growing together’ at Gillespie means that we:

• Treat everyone fairly and with respect
• Believe everyone is special and has something to contribute
• Work hard to achieve success and demonstrate excellence
• Support each other to succeed and have fun
• Celebrate our achievements
• Recognise we are all life-long learners
• Provide a broad, rich and relevant curriculum
• Ensure the school is a safe and secure place to work and learn
• Promote a healthy life style
• Foster partnership with the wider community

Introduction

Gillespie is a community Primary School with a Nursery class of up to 29 children and a main school of up to 240.

Governance

 

School Policies

Our policies support the school in meeting its statutory responsibilities and ensure that it is a safe and vibrant environment in which children and adults thrive.

Partnerships

Gillespie is a vibrant school in part because of the value our many partnerships bring to the school community.