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CURRICULUM
History
History is taught within a programme of
well-resourced and stimulating topics. The aim is to develop
knowledge, understanding and key historical skills. Theme days
and trips play an important part in this curriculum area.
Geography
This subject is developed through a series
of interesting and well-planned topics. The children begin by
exploring their immediate locality and then progress to
national and global studies. The pupils benefit from an
exciting range of field trips which enhance their learning.
Art and Design
These subject areas are a strength of our
school. The children are given many opportunities to explore a
wide range of activities designed to develop their abilities in
this area. The school has its own kiln which is regularly used
and has a dedicated art week each year.
PE
The children enjoy a wide range of
activities including games, athletics, gymnastics, dance and
team challenges. Swimming is taught in Year 4. We make full use
of our extensive school playing fields.
PSHE and Citizenship
We aim to support and promote attitudes,
practices and understanding conducive to good health and
responsible behaviour. Sex education is taught in Years 3 and 5
in a way that is appropriate to the age of the children.
Parents have the right to withdraw children from sex education
lessons but in practice have never done so.
French
French is taught to children in Year 5. The
emphasis is on speaking and understanding French. Our well
planned course encourages children to have fun with foreign
languages. We will look to spread this across the school in due
course. Year 6 children have an opportunity to visit France as
part of an organised school trip.
Music
During music lessons children learn rhythm
and notation as well as having opportunities to sing and
compose their own music. The local music centre offers tuition
in orchestral instruments to interested pupils during the
school day for an extra charge. Further information on this
tuition is available from the school office.
Religious Education
All children have the opportunity to take
part in collective worship every day. This is
non-denominational but has a broadly Christian emphasis.
We concentrate on developing positive moral
values such as kindness, honesty and caring. Links are often
made to our PSHE and Citizenship programme. We aim to give
children some knowledge of the Bible and of Christian beliefs
and also to develop their awareness and respect for the customs
and beliefs of other religions.
Parents have a right to withdraw their
children from RE lessons or assemblies if they so wish.
Alternative arrangements will be made to supervise any pupils
who are withdrawn.
