Welcome to Hamnavoe Primary School!
Hamnavoe Primary School is a Primary school, which serves the community of Burra. During the session 2011/2012 the school roll comprised 49 pupils and 5 members of teaching staff including those designated to support pupils with learning difficulties and special needs. We also have travelling teachers and instructors who visit us to take lessons in Music, Art and P.E. We have two part-time non-teaching assistants.
Hamnavoe Primary School is an integral part of the community both educationally and socially and maintains close links with parents. We have a Parents' Room and attractive grounds, which are usually, open to the public.
The school provides a welcoming, safe and caring environment in which each pupil is valued and supported. We have an ‘Open Door’ policy, which allows parents freedom to visit whenever they wish and for what ever reason. Click on the link below to see a map of Shetland.
World Book Day:
Hamnavoe Primary School celebrated World Book Day on Thursday the 1st March 2012, by holding a “Come as a Character” day. As well as a book sale there were fun quizzes, a treasure hunt, dialect stories, story writing and creative activities. The school also re-opened its Library which has been under renovation since November. Mrs Christian Tait, Trondra and Shetland Forwirds, was delighted to cut the gold ribbon and encouraged the Burra bairns to enjoy reading in their new library.
The library also has been fitted with a computer area and listening centre and sports brightly painted pinboards, carpets and comfy cushions – which all add to the relaxed atmosphere created by the staff and parents.
Mrs Robertson, Head Teacher, is delighted with how the project has come together and is certain that the new library will enrich the learning experience at the school. She extended her thanks to everyone who had helped with the project in any way and hope that the library will be enjoyed for years to come.
These beautiful views can be seen near to the school.