The School
Abernethy Primary School is situated on the outskirts of Nethy Bridge in a woodland setting. The building is spacious and well equipped to meet the demands of today's curriculum.

The children enjoy the use of an attractive play area of field and woodland. A wildlife area and garden has recently been created. The school has a large gymnasium and an excellent stage.

The school is currently staffed by three full-time teachers. Specialists in Art, Music, Physical Education and Learning Support visit the school. The school Chaplain visits the school once a week, to talk to children and hold assemblies.

 
World Book Day - Fancy Dress - May 1998

• Provide a happy and secure environment for pupils, staff and visitors to the school.

• Provide a stimulating and bright working environment where individual opinions and beliefs are valued and respected.

• To develop good working relationships with parents and the community.

• To enable the child to acquire the basic skills, to build upon these in order to achieve their full potential.

• To develop the children's awareness and understanding of the environment both within their own community and in the wider world.

• To develop the child's capacity to express their ideas and feelings through expressive arts.

• Enable children to work independently and confidently at a variety of tasks which include problem solving, enquiry and information handling.

• For children to be able to work together effectively by sharing and co-operating.

• Develop a consideration of the needs and feelings of others.

• To enhance their social and emotional development.

• To make children aware of their place in society and to provide them with the skills required for the challenge of the modern world.

Sport
Throughout the year children from Primary 4 to 7 are given the opportunity to take part in football, basketball and short tennis after school.

Pupils in Primary 5 to 7 also take part in orienteering. Pupils in Primary 6 and 7 also have the opportunity to ski during the Winter term.

All pupils enjoy regular swimming lessons at Abernethy Outdoor Centre. Primary 1,2 & 3 Football Team June 1998

Health
The school has regular visits from the Doctor, Dentist and School Nurse. General health, eyesight, hearing, speech and teeth are checked and parents are entitled to attend such examinations if they wish. The speech therapist also visits the school periodically.

School Uniform
Blue sweatshirts and T-shirts with the school logo are available from the P.T.A.
These worn with grey or navy skirts or trousers provide a smart and comfortable uniform. Children are encouraged to wear their uniform at all times.

Transfer to Secondary School
At the end of Primary 7 pupils transfer to Grantown Grammar School. Before the end of the Summer Term, P7 pupils are taken on a visit to familiarise them with their new school and members of Grantown staff visit this school to talk to pupils about their courses.

PTA
The school has an active PTA who have raised much needed funds by organising sponsored cycles, book fairs, an annual school fete and a Burns Supper. Money raised has enabled the school to purchase Applemac computers for each class, a Camcorder and many other useful resources.

Wildlife Area
The school has its own wildlife area with a pond and bird boxes. The pond is inhabited by frogs, newts and insects. Red squirrels are often seen in the area and the school has a large list of birds spotted in the grounds, including tawny owl, buzzard and of course the crested tit, who appears on the school logo