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Primary School St. David’s RC Primary School, St. David’s RC Primary School serves the Dalkeith area, Danderhall and Pathhead with a number of pupils from outwith the catchment area. It forms part of the cluster of primary schools linked with St. David’s RC High School. The school is single stream having one each of classes from primary one to seven. Staffing consists of the Headteacher, six full time, permanent teachers, including the Principal Teacher, a part time Learning Support Teacher and visiting specialists in PE, Music & Art, also Instructors in brass & string instruments. There are 3 learning assistants and ancillary staff of secretary, playground supervisors, janitorial, cleaning and catering staff who also enhance the life of the school. There is a School Board, an active PA and parents working within the school, running the Library, organising Book Fairs and supporting other areas of the curriculum. There are Football and Basketball Clubs. The Gardening Club, which is seasonal, continues to develop and enhance the school grounds. A high priority is given to sport, music and drama. P6 & P7 have football, rugby, orienteering and indoor bowls activities, also dance instruction and drama groups when available. P4 & P5 have skiing and swimming instruction. Residential weeks are offered for P5 at Lowport and P7 at Benmore. Our aim is to make children grow happily and securely within a Catholic ethos, whilst providing the teaching and learning opportunities for each child to achieve their potential. We look forward to extending our relationship with the Parish community as we prepare our pupils for the Sacraments and celebrate Feasts throughout the year. We thank the parish priest and the Parishioners for their support and prayers. |
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