The Curriculum
Our aim is to give your child a broad and balanced education. Priority is given to Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Religious Education and Information and Communication Technology are “core” subjects. History, Geography, Music, Physical Education, Design and Technology, Art are taught as “foundation subjects. Italian is taught in school. Year 6 learn French or German.
Sex Education
Our school incorporates in its general curriculum appropriate teaching on matters of human love, the functions of the body and an understanding of God’s creative love as embodied in human reproduction at a level suitable to the growing child at various stages of development. Questions arise in a wide variety of topics. Teachers are asked to answer honestly, taking care that, especially in the case of younger children, answers are simple and straightforward and do not give rise to confusion or anxiety. All children will be encouraged to refer to their parents for further information and should it be thought by the Headteacher, parents may be contacted.
PE/Activities
All children are expected to take part in PE and games lessons not only for health but also for the valuable lessons they learn in social behaviour, working in a team, fair competition and setting personal targets of achievement and safety.
The school also offers opportunities for children to take part in extra curricular activities, such as football, netball, instrumental lessons and cycling proficiency. From time to time the children are able to sample other sporting activities provided by specialist coaches.
School Trips
The school seeks voluntary contributions to help cover the cost of curriculum school trips.
There is no obligation to contribute but I am sure that you will understand that the cost of the trip must be covered from contributions, otherwise it cannot go ahead.
School Discipline
In order to maintain a safe, happy and caring environment where teaching and learning take place effectively, good self discipline is actively encouraged. Children are encouraged to establish classroom rules and see reasons for them. If a problem becomes a regular occurrence, parents are invited to be involved in behaviour monitoring, rewards and punishments. Positive reinforcement of good behaviour is the preferred method.