About Us

History of the School

School Uniform

School Aims

Parents and Broomhouse Primary School

Parent Council

Whinpark Support Service

Breakfast Club

History of the School

The land around Broomhouse was used for farming for hundreds of years. In the 17th century farms in the area cultivated broom as a crop for use as fuel and as an underlay for thatch for the cottage roofs. The agricultural use of the area continued until the years after the Second World War. A growing population and a new Education Act required the city to provide new housing for its population and bigger and better school for its children. Broomhouse primary was sited in various buildings, including the old St Joseph's on Calder Road. Eventually a new building was opened on Saughton Road in November 1957. The school stayed in this building until November 2002 when a new Broomhouse Primary was opened by the then Lord Provost, Eric Milligan.

The new build brought together Broomhouse and St Joseph's Primary Schools to share the one building each with its own identity and facilities.


Broomhouse Primary also has close links with Forrester Secondary School and three other primaries in the local area - Carrick Knowe, Gylemuir and Murrayburn. Back to top

School Uniform

The wearing of school uniform by all our pupils is encouraged.


Our uniform consists of:
· Blue sweatshirt with the school badge
· Blue or white polo shirt
· Grey or black skirt/trousers
· Blue fleece
· Blue hooded top Alternatively children can opt to wear a white shirt with Broomhouse tie of navy with stripes. Back to top

School Aims

 

At Broomhouse Primary School, in partnership with pupils, parents, the wider community and other agencies we aim:

To inspire learning by providing broad and balanced learning experiences which will ensure that all pupils realise their potential through the promotion and recognition of achievement and excellence. To promote and deliver high quality learning experiences that encompass all children and focus on equality, inclusion, diversity and support.

To develop a range of life skills, attitudes and values which will enable children to prosper in a modern, multicultural society and encourage creativity, ambition and achievement.

Through effective organisation and management of all resources available to the school, ensure that all pupils can experience a calm, positive and safe learning environment that promotes good behaviour, self-discipline and respect for others and the highest quality learning and teaching experiences that are reflective and challenging.

To prepare our young people to develop openness to new thinking and ideas enabling them to become active and responsible citizens by encouraging values which are compatible with living in a democratic and multicultural society - 'One Scotland, many Cultures' (Scottish Executive)

To equip and support a culture of life-long learning within the wider school community and develop the skills required to be pro-active and successful in the 21st century.

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Parents and Broomhouse Primary School

  We are always pleased to see parents in the school. Parents are very welcome to come into school to work with pupils and teachers. Some parents help with art, reading, computing and library. Others prefer to come along and help with class outings. If you can spare even half an hour a week please tell your child's class teacher, the school administrator or one of the promoted staff.
Please note under Care Commission Regulations, all regular volunteers must be Disclosure Scotland checked. Occasional helpers must complete a volunteer form. Back to top

Parent Council

The Parent Council consists of 9 elected parents (each representing a particular year group from nursery to primary 7),  2 co-opted members and representation from the teaching staff. Details of council meetings can be seen on the school notice board in the front entrance hall or in the monthly school newsletter. These are public meetings to which all are welcome observers.   Back to top

Whinpark Support Service

 

The Support Service is an initiative based in Broomhouse Primary School for the Cluster group (Broomhouse, Carrick Knowe, Murrayburn) It is currently staffed three days a week by a fully qualified teacher and a classroom assistant. Pupils can be supported for a range of social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties, in small groups of up to six children.

At present these groups attend one full morning each week for ten weeks.

Pupils are referred by their individual schools.

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Breakfast Club

Breakfast is served in the School Dining Hall between 8 and 8:40 am. It is open to ALL children. Cereal, toast and a drink are on offer. There is no charge for this service.
Breakfast Club is also open to the children of St Joseph's and is an opportunity for the children to meet together and have a chat over breakfast.   Back to top

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