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The comprehensive timetable ensures that ALL the subjects on the curriculum are covered but the emphasis is, of necessity, on reading, writing and arithmetic.
Mornings are spent doing Mathematics, English and Reading.
Afternoons are given to lessons in Science, the Arts, Humanities, Technology, Linguistics and Games and Sports.
Our timetable :
9.00-9-30
9.30-10.40
10.40 - 11.10
11.10 - 12.30
12.30- 13.15
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Reading and Prayers
Lesson 1
Break
Lesson2
Lunch
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13.15 - 13.45
13.45- 14.15
14.15 - 14.30
14.30 - 15.00
Prep.
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Reading
Lesson 3
Break
Lesson 4 |
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Mathematics
Maths is taught using traditional methods of rote learning (e.g. of tables and conversions) explanation and practice. Work sheets are not used and the teacher teaches a topic e.g. fractions until everyone in the class has grasped it. The children are continually assessed orally and in written tests. As a result, they are neither afraid of being tested nor floundering in any topic.
The teacher is always at hand to assist but the children are also made aware that there are times when they are 'on their own'. This encourages independence and confidence.
The entrance examinations in Mathematics cover traditional Maths, Modem Maths, Statistics and Shape and Space. Problems are set to be solved by logical thinking.
Long Division, Fractions and Ratio and Proportion for example train the mind to think logically. Decision-making becomes easier when the mind is trained logically.
Investigative Maths is also included in the curriculum. The GCSE coursework is largely investigative Maths and the foundations for this must be laid in junior school.
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English and Reading
Comprehension and Creative Writing form the basis of the English Curriculum.
Comprehension is becoming more and more difficult as the children read less and less. Creative writing too is improved by reading and this must be clearly understood by the pupil who thinks that the answer to gaining higher marks in Comprehension is more comprehensions!
The children are taught creative writing techniques in the higher classes and literature and poetry enhance their appreciation of the English Language.
Grammar and punctuation are important with regard to the coherence of the children's writing. A child who reads, however, rarely needs to be taught grammar and punctuation.
Classic and Contemporary literature are covered in the curriculum throughout the school. The children are introduced to different styles of writing and are encouraged to take pride in their own writing. Spellings are always corrected but only penalised in the higher classes.
The children learn the art of summary, letter writing, writing dialogue, and composing poetry. The children will read at least two books each term as class readers. These are read every evening and the content is tested the following morning.
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Science
The children explore and investigate a variety of materials - their properties, their composition and the changes that can occur to them. Importance is attached to the understanding of life processes in animals and plants and the environments in which they live.
Pupils are encouraged to develop their knowledge of the physical world in which they live studying everyday phenomena such as the effects of light, sound and motion and the daily and seasonal changes which occur on earth.
The syllabus provides the children with opportunities for well-structured activities, open-ended investigations and scientific enquiry.
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Music
Music making is a vital part of school-life. Every effort is made to increase the children's music skills and knowledge.
Areas studied include basic skills, composing, classical music, world music, pop, rock and jazz, singing, listening & appreciation and conventional and graphic notation.
Regular performances take place
- concerts, services and theatrical presentations
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Art
Activities during Art lessons are designed to help children to develop their ability to use the 'visual elements' as well as to develop a better understanding of their own work and that of other artists. Figure, still life, landscape, three dimensional study & design and basic skills form the core of the Art syllabus.
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Drama
The primary aim of the Drama syllabus is enjoyment, but through plays, drama-games, improvisation and public speaking the children gain a wide range of other benefits.
Drama provides an outlet for self-expression and helps the development of imagination and artistic awareness; it increases social awareness (particularly through role play), mental awareness, fluency of speech, self-knowledge, self-respect, self-discipline and self-confidence. It gives children the opportunity to learn how to co-operate with others and helps develop orderly thinking and the ability to organize.
Through participating actively in the school Drama lessons children also learn from observing others, particularly if they are encouraged to watch positively and critically by being asked to comment and give praise afterwards.
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History
Children study The Victorians and will learn about The Romans, The Egyptians, The Vikings and the Tudors and Stuarts.
Basic facts and time lines are learnt and the children cover a variety of topics, such as, homes, schools, crime and punishment, dress, armies, settlements and other significant events in British History such as The Plague and The Fire of London.
The foundation of sourcing and evidence will be set and the children will be asked to describe events through the eyes of historical characters. Films, stories and documents bring their history lessons to life.
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Geography
At the end of the Geography syllabus we expect that children will be able to identify the continents and countries of the world, identify the countries in the European Union, identify the major towns and cities in Great Britain and locate them on a map of Britain.
They will also be able to compare and contrast towns and cities, map read, follow directions and plot co-ordinates. They will learn about the Rainforests, rivers and mountainous areas of the world.
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RE (Religious Education)
Many of the lessons are devoted to the Bible and its stories. The children will learn about the Christian church and its teachings and will then proceed to learn about other religions of the world. Moral and ethical dilemmas will be discussed and practical work will also be completed.
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ICT (Information Communication Technology)
During the ICT lessons the children are taught keyboard and word processing skills and skills in presentation.
Students will become familiar with the use of different software packages. As their confidence, competence and ability in this subject develop, the children are encouraged to extend their knowledge further. Through the use of databases and spreadsheets the children are taught skills in data collation, presentation and extrapolation.
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Technology
The design and technology lessons are set out in modules.
Each module comprises a similar structured process - of exploration and investigation, planning, design, construction and evaluation of an end product.
The children are taught to work with a variety of media including fabric, wood, metal and clay. They are encouraged to problem-solve and overcome design problems individually, in pairs and small groups.
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Linguistics
The children learn conversational French and Welsh and be given an insight into the way languages develop.
Three lessons of French are completed each month and one lesson of Welsh. As well as the language the children learn about France and Wales and plan journeys to places of interest in both countries. In Welsh, particular attention will be given to the pronunciation of place names and road signs.
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Games and Sport
The children are coached in ball skills relevant to all ball games.
Football and rounders are the main outdoor sports. Table tennis and badminton are played indoors and the children receive specialist instruction in activities such as Street Dancing, Martial Arts and other aerobic exercise.
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