In Key Stage 1 children learn about the lives and lifestyles of familiar people in the recent past and about famous people and events in the more distant past, including those from British history.
In Key Stage 2 children learn about people and important events and developments from recent and more distant times in the locality, in Britain and in other parts of the world.
Children will learn about historical enquiry by looking at as many real sources as possible and by recreating events from the past.
Women at War
Geography is concerned with the study of places, the human and physical processes that shape them and the people who live in them.
In the Early Years, children learn about their immediate environment and how to read and draw simple maps using invented and conventional symbols.
In Key Stage 2, the children develop this knowledge into a wider area and study transport, weather and landscapes, both in their local area and in many other countries.
By the time the children reach Year 6, many of them have well-developed map reading skills.
Children have opportunities to draw, paint, print, make collages, use fabrics and threads and use clay. They are taught the skills and techniques, including digital media, and are then given the opportunity to practise them to produce individual and group pieces of work. Every year children are involved with a variety of outside competitions and workshops.
‘DT’ incorporates many traditional skills – cooking, model making, drawing and sketching, problem solving, observation and discussion – putting them together in an approach which encourages children to become designers and inventors.
The children are taught how to use tools and materials safely and economically.
Music
The school has a long tradition of musical activity, offering considerable opportunities for children to develop their talents in all aspects of music including composition, singing and appreciation.
Many children learn to play the recorder and there are visiting peripatetic teachers for strings, woodwind, guitars, keyboard and brass.
Children are encouraged to join the Choir/Music Club.
We take part in regular concerts including the Festival Summer Concert at Leeds Town Hall.
The aim of physical education is to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
Children are taught to observe the conventions of fair play, honest competition and good sporting behaviour as individual participants, team members and spectators.
Children take part in game, gymnastic movement, dance and athletic activities using indoor and outdoor environments where appropriate.
Children can take part in after school clubs and have the opportunity to compete against other schools.
In Year 6, children go on a residential course for outdoor activities.
Children have swimming lessons in Year 4. Children who have not reached the National Curriculum target of being able to swim 25 metres in a suitable style are able to continue having lessons in Year 5 if necessary.
In September 2004 we were awarded Level l of the Leeds Healthy Schools, and in January 2006 we were awarded Level 2, which recognises the wide variety of work school has done towards creating a healthy lifestyle. We are now working towards the National Standard.
Extra Curricular Activities
We provide a large range of activities including drama, hockey, rounders, ICT, French, environmental studies, homework club, library club, orchestra and football to name a few. Such activities are run voluntarily by the staff and are dependent, at any time, on the interests and enthusiasm of individual teachers with the co-operation and assistance of parents and the availability of outside providers. We always welcome offers of support or leadership activities from parents to extend the range we are able to offer.
