6-7
Prospectus
These subjects develop a range of study skills such as use of index, libraries, skimming and scanning, observation,
recording and collection of data, comparison and evaluation of sources and the study of cause and effect. These are
generally taught in the form of topics, with a cross-curricular approach. Children may work in groups or individually,
depending on the topic.
SCIENCE
Science work covers life and living processes, materials and
their properties and physical processes. Wherever possible the
skills of enquiry, investigation and experiment are used and
developed within the subject areas detailed above. As much first
hand experience as possible is incorporated into the children’s
programmes of study.
HISTORY
To encourage the children to develop an interest in history and
awareness of the past, they learn about all aspects of life in
different periods, ranging from The Stone Age to The Vikings as
well as undertaking a local history study. They are expected to use
various sources of information as they learn to describe
and explain historical change and cause.
GEOGRAPHY
To develop their interest in the subject the children study physical
geography, human geography and the environment. They develop
skills in map reading, collection of data and measurement. They
are encouraged, where possible, to make first hand observations
and to look critically at sources of information.
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
In their design technology projects children are encouraged to work
with artefacts, systems and environments. They learn how to use
tools safely and design and make things in a variety of media and
for different purposes. During each Key Stage the children will work
on the following processes: design, make, evaluate and technical
knowledge. They will also look at aspects of cooking.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE)
In Key Stage 1, children will learn about festivals and places of
worship in Christianity and at least one other world faith. They will
study stories from religious traditions, signs and symbols, artefacts
and music. In Key Stage 2 the children will continue to learn about
festivals and two other religions. They will also study sacred
writings and pilgrimages.
Christian ideas and attitudes enter most areas of school life.
Assemblies take place daily and focus on a range of themes.
Parents who wish to withdraw their children from any areas
of the RE work or daily acts of collective worship should contact
the school.
ART & DESIGN
This is often linked with topic work. During their time at school
children will have the opportunity to create two-dimensional work
in the form of painting, drawing and making collages using skills
such as perspective, colour mixing etc. In three-dimensional work
children will have the opportunity to use in a variety of media
including clay, wood, card and plaster of Paris.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
All children have access to at least two hours of physical education
per week. In their PE sessions teachers work alongside sports
professionals to provide a wide range of physical activities
appropriate to their age, abilities and interests including athletics,
dance, games, gymnastics and swimming. The school promotes
healthy competition through a range of in school competitions,
events and activities and children also have opportunities to
represent the school in many local sporting competitions.
MUSIC
The school endeavours to introduce all children to a wide range
of musical activities. Activities include the opportunity to play
recorders and percussion instruments, appreciate music, sing,
compose and participate in performances. The school has a choir,
which performs for parents and takes part in local events and
competitions. Additionally, children can take part in guitar lessons,
taught by a peripatetic teacher in school by separate ‘fee paying’
arrangement with the Northamptonshire Music and Performing
Arts Trust.
PSHE
(Personal, Social and Health Education)
The PSHE framework is used to teach the range of subjects
encompassing personal, social and health, which includes drugs,
sex and relationship education. More information can be found
on our website.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The school offers a range of extra-curricular activities and works
with outside agencies to promote their provision of after school
activities such as gymnastics, athletics, football, ball sports,
basketball, multi-skills and tennis. This is made available to
parents every term with a full menu of the activities available.
