Curriculum

English

This subject is taught largely discretely and in accordance with the Wrexham LEA Guidance for Schools in planning for Continuity and Progression in Literacy.  The children will be given opportunities to develop speaking and listening and drama skills across the curriculum.  The following areas are covered Reading, Writing in its various forms, Handwriting, Spelling, Grammar and Comprehension.  Use is made of the Oxford Reading Tree Scheme and further resources within the Literacy World Scheme.

 

Welsh

Years 3 and 4 currently follow the Naid Ymlaen scheme, with Years 5 and 6 following a book based scheme.The children are encouraged to use incidental Welsh throughout the school day where ever and given the responsibility of being – helpwr heddiw.

Mathematics

This subject is taught in accordance with the Wrexham LEA Guidance for Schools in planning for Continuity and Progression in Numeracy.  The children are given opportunities to study the following:  Practical and Investigational work; Number and Algebra; Space, Shape and Measurement and the Handling of Data.

 

Science

This subject is taught through a series of broadly-based topics containing all the programmes of study within the National Curriculum.  Lesson content includes both the Exploration of Science and the Knowledge and Understanding of Science.

 

History

This subject is taught through a topic based approach.  Children learn about the most important developments in Wales and Britain from the earliest times to the present day.  Educational visits, whenever possible, are used to enhance the children’s understanding and knowledge. 

 

Geography

Teaching in this subject is through classroom and fieldwork activities.  Children are given the opportunity to develop and apply a broad range of geographic skills, knowledge and understanding through their study of different places and themes.  Fieldwork is undertaken in a variety of locations to enhance the children’s studies.

                                                                                                                                                                       

Art

Art is taught in a discrete way but will almost inevitably have cross-curricular links. During the key stage each pupil will have the opportunity to develop skills in observation, appreciation and communication through the use of materials such as pastels, charcoal, paints ,collage, clay, modelling materials and textiles.      


Technology  

Technology is taught in a discrete way but cross-curricular links especially with science may be evident.  Pupils will be given opportunities to develop their design and technology capability combining their designing and making skills with knowledge and understanding in order to design and make products including food, using rigid and flexible materials, those with moving parts, simple circuits and incorporating control.

 

Information Technology

Information Technology is used across the curricull and it has an important role to play within the Skills Framework. Pupils have the opportunity to explore the use of computers and related equipment in a variety of situation, including word processing, research, data handling in Mathematics and Science, musical composition and computer generated art work.

Children are encouraged to decide themselves how to solve problems or explore data so that they may develop an awareness of the everyday applications of Information Technology.

The children are also given opportunities to use the Internet in order to enhance the topics being studied.  Internet use is carefully monitored by the Class Teacher and parents are requested to adhere to the Internet Access Policy (available from the Headteacher on request) and Rules for Responsible Internet Use (See back of the brochure).  The Internet Permission Form must be signed by both parent and pupil prior to the pupil being allowed to use the Internet in school.

Physical Education

Throughout the key stage, pupils in each year are engaged in the National Curriculum areas of Games, Dance, Gymnastics, Swimming, Adventurous Activities and Athletics.  Through these areas they also learn the importance of taking exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.  In addition to this, a variety of physical activities are offered as extra curricular clubs, eg. football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis and dance.  In Year 5 and 6 pupils are given the opportunity to go on a residential visit to PGL camp Boreatton Park.

Religious Education

R E is taught via five elements of important religious questions.  These are:

These important religious questions use a stimulating and thinking approach to engage learners in KS2, leading to learning about major world religions (predominately Christian) and their responses to fundamental questions. 

Any parent concerned about their child’s R E should arrange to discuss their concerns fully with the Headteacher or R E Co-ordinator.

Collective worship takes place every day to provide a daily opportunity for prayer and/or reflection.  Our school retains links with the Parish Church of Wrexham and the local clergy in St. John’s Church in Rhosnesni, who are invited to lead collective worship at least twice a term.  The children may also lead assemblies with their class.

Music

The teaching of music in school provides children with a range of musical activities. Class musical activities take in all aspects of music, such as, composition, performance and appraising.  Extra-curricular musical activities help to channel the interests of those who enjoy music eg. orchestra and choir.  Peripatetic staff visit the school on a weekly basis and further develop skills in playing particular instruments.

CROSS CURRICULAR DIMENSIONS

 

Personal and Social Education (P.S.E.)

As well as standing as a subject on its own, P.S.E will often be delivered across the curriculum, often linked to Science and R.E.  P.S.E. issues are frequently the basis of Collective Worship.  Children are given the chance to discuss many sensitive issues within a supportive framework.

Environmental Education/Sustainable Development

This is delivered across the curriculum with the work frequently being linked to Science and Geography.  Environmental issues are frequently highlighted during Assembly.

European World Awareness/ESDGC - Global Citizenship

This is delivered across the curriculum and is often linked to History, Geography and Music.  European Awareness is developed in pupils whenever suitable opportunities arise across the whole curriculum.

 

The Curriculum Cymreig

Incidental use of the Welsh Language is highly encouraged as is a fostering of an appreciation of the culture and traditions of Wales.  A Welsh dimension is an important component in the schemes of work for many subjects.

St David's Day is commemorated by a traditional Eisteddfod with parents having the opportunity to see the winners perform.

Sex Education

The Governors have agreed that Sex Education will be given as part of the Personal and Social Education Science programmes in school.

Parents will be notified in advance when a lesson relating to human sexuality is to be given and will have the opportunity:

Teachers, in delivering Sex Education will seek throughout to do so within a normal framework, encourage pupils to appreciate the value of stable, caring family life, marriage and the responsibilities of parenthood.

 

We believe that parents would wish to trust teachers on how best to cope with pupils’ individual questions on sexual matters.  Teachers will answer honestly, factually and sensitively at a level appropriate to the maturity of the children but, generally, will not pursue the subject beyond the content of the agreed Programme of Work.  The school will also involve the School Nurse in this programme.