Welcome to Kilmartin Primary School Website
Kilmartin Primary is an Active Learning School
Learning best occurs while children are active. A growing body of research is determining that physical activity activates the brain much more so than doing seatwork. While sitting increases fatigue and reduces concentration, moderate- to vigorous-intensity movement feeds oxygen, water, and glucose to the brain, optimizing its performance. Furthermore, learning by doing creates more neural networks in the brain and throughout the body, making the entire body a tool for learning. Active learning is also more fun and engaging for young children, which means it matters to them and is more likely to encourage lifelong learning.
We learn 80% of what we experience physically and sensorially but only 10% of what we read.
Early Years Class
Highly positive feedback was given recently on the school's new Early Years development by the Education Authority. Alice Sharp, a highly experienced early years professional who is currently working with Argyll & Bute was delighted with the progress that the school has made in such a short time this session. She commented on how well the different age groups were working together and how much the pre school children were benefitting from having challenge and high quality input from all of the adults who work together as a team to deliver the best possible learning opportunities for the children.
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If you would like to speak to Mrs. Johnson about any matter, her non teaching times are:
Mavis is in the school office everyday except Fridays from 9am until 3pm. Please give the school a call or send an email if you have any querries.
School Contact Information
Head Teacher: Fiona Johnson
Kilmartin Primary School
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8QF
Tel: 01546 510 293
Fax: 01546 510 362
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