Curriculum

Children can begin at The Compass as early as their pre-school year and this element of the school's provision was highly commended by HM Inspectors. For a child to enjoy this level of excellence at such a significant point in their early schooling means that, at The Compass, firm foundations are laid for the rapid development of literacy and numeracy from the earliest stage.

As well as enjoying the challenges of academic subjects, children also enjoy many opportunities for music, drama and art. Mr Mark Becher, the Headmaster, believes that "Children should have frequent opportunities to develop their confidence and self esteem, for instance, performing in front of an audience. The Compass allows children to build their self-confidence and generally become more sure of themselves in their day to day activities".

"In addition, we encourage strong personal values such as care and respect for others, polite and responsible behaviour, high standards of appearance and personal organisation and our children take pride in achieving these".

In providing the children with further challenges for their personal development, the school offers a wide-ranging outdoor education programme. In recent months, children have taken part in outward bound courses in Perthshire and Peebleshire, field-studies in geography and geology in the Scottish Highlands and expeditions to Paris, York and London. Extra-curricular activities too are an important feature of school life with numerous opportunities for children to enjoy after-school clubs and sport.