Core subjects
English comprises the elements of speaking and listening, reading and writing. Children will have pportunities to develop their communication skills, vocabulary and writing abilities. They will follow a graded and carefully monitored reading scheme which leads to free, independent reading from a wide choice of books in the classroom and school library. Many classes use a reading carousel to develop breadth of reading. Children take their books home to share with their parents/carers. We work hard to develop reading skills and are keen that parents/carers not only read with their child but also engage in shared writing activities linked to reading.
Comprehension and grammatical skills are developed through the literacy strategy but also through other areas of the curriculum. Regular spellings are given for the children to learn. We have produced guidelines to help parents/carers support their child.
Mathematics in the school is taught through a number of different schemes. We aim to work closely with parents and numeracy information sheets are distributed at the beginning of each year.
Practical maths work is undertaken together with an understanding of the processes and concepts; however, we continue to emphasise the basic rules of number and the learning of maths facts such as tables. There are specific numeracy lessons for each year group on a daily basis.
Science is taught both as a discrete subject and also linked to other topics. The skills and techniques of investigation and experimentation are taught but the acquisition of scientific knowledge and vocabulary is also seen as important.
The school is well resourced for Information Technology with interactive white boards, 32 laptops and 1 computer to every 2 children in all classrooms. Information Technology skills are applied across the whole curriculum.
History and geography are often linked through a particular topic study, but one or the other is emphasised at different times and studied to a greater depth.
Opportunities are presented for the development and extension of physical skills in gymnastic, dance, outdoor ball skills and swimming activities. We employ a number of specialists and coaches to enrich this curriculum area. We have a BIG ARTS WEEK every year and devote the wholeweek to exciting cross-curricular activities.
Children will explore and appreciate a variety of media in art sessions and their musical abilities developed in the classroom and through recorder, guitar and singing groups.
Our vision is to be a school of ‘OPPORTUNITIES’ discovering children’s Gifts and Talents and providing pathways to enableeach child to be a success!