Ethos

At Lomond Junior School, our ethos is rooted in respect – for ourselves, others, and the world around us. We believe in nurturing curiosity, independence, and integrity through a culture that values kindness, empathy, and open-mindedness.

Our community fosters a love of learning, encouraging children to become reflective, ethical individuals who think critically and act thoughtfully. Children are empowered to explore, question, and grow in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to inspire a lifelong love of learning. It balances core academic skills with creativity, exploration, and personal development. A strong foundation in numeracy and literacy is built, while a wide range of subjects and experiences enrich learning beyond the classroom.

Learning is dynamic, engaging, and responsive. We use evidence-based teaching approaches to ensure children are active participants in their own learning journey—developing confidence, independence, and a sense of agency.

Our curriculum reflects the whole school experience, combining classroom learning with opportunities in outdoor education, play and sport.

Concept-Based Curriculum

Lomond Junior School has developed its own concept-based curriculum to spark curiosity and deepen understanding across all areas of learning.

Rather than focusing solely on memorisation, this approach invites children to explore big ideas, such as conflict, change, and sustainability, that connect across subjects and real-life experiences. This framework encourages inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, and authentic understanding.

Why We Use It:

• Deep Understanding: Pupils explore not just what, but why and how, leading to meaningful learning.

• Real-World Relevance: Children make connections between their learning and the world around them.

• Ownership of Learning: Inquiry-based lessons begin with thoughtful questions, encouraging children to investigate, reflect, and take initiative.

• Future-Ready Skills: The curriculum supports key competencies such as communication, collaboration, research, and self-management.

Our concept-based approach is cross-curricular, integrated, and flexible—allowing teachers to respond to children’s interests while maintaining rigour and clarity in learning goals.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at Lomond Junior School. We take a holistic approach to each child’s development—supporting their emotional, social, and physical wellbeing alongside academic growth.

We create calm, flexible learning environments where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to make choices. Our classrooms promote movement, collaboration, and sustainability, reflecting our commitment to purposeful, child-centred education.

We place a strong emphasis on relationships—helping children navigate challenges, resolve conflict, and develop resilience. Outdoor learning, sport, and adventurous activities offer powerful opportunities for personal growth and wellbeing and, of course, we have lots of fun along the way.

The Role of Play:

Play is a vital part of our educational approach. Through play, children explore ideas, solve problems, build friendships, and develop emotional resilience. High-quality play supports cognitive, social, and emotional development while laying the groundwork for academic success in literacy, numeracy, and beyond.

Play teaches children how to learn—and that learning is something to enjoy and cherish.