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At St Peter's we strive to develop each child as an individual to achieve
his/her full potential, working closely in partnership with parents.
Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with the subjects of
maths,
english, science and information technology being core subjects. We also
teach History, Geography, Design Technology, Art, Music and PE in accordance
with National Curriculum requirements. A programme for the teaching of personal and
social education, health and citizenship is in place. The governors
have also an agreed policy for the teaching of sex education and
relationships in place. These policies and schemes of work are
available upon request to the Headteacher. Parents do have a right
to withdraw their children from sex education, and any parent wishing to
do so would need to speak to the Headteacher in the first instance.
From Year 1 all pupils
participate in the Literacy and Numeracy hours.
Teachers when planning work for their classes will adopt appropriate teaching
styles to fit particular lessons, whole class teaching and working with groups
are two of the styles used.
All activities are planned to promote the intellectual, personal, social and
physical development of each child.
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We offer each child an equal opportunity to:
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develop lively and enquiring minds, the ability to question and debate and apply
themselves
to tasks both mental and physical.
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acquire understanding, knowledge and skills relevant to life in a rapidly
changing world.
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appreciate art, music, literature, science and technology.
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develop an understanding and appreciation of the environment and the need for
conservation.
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develop personal, social and moral values, tolerance respect and understanding
for
religions and races.
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develop understanding, knowledge and skills and be able to apply these
appropriately.
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Religious Education and Collective Worship:
St Peter's is a Church of England School where the Christian tradition, teaching
and faith is central to our thought and practice. The school enjoys the support
of the Parish Church of St Peter's whose involvement and contribution to the
education of the children is both real and valued.
RE is a core subject and as a Church school we follow the Diocese of Wakefield
RE syllabus.
As well as studying Christianity, other major world faiths are also studied. Pupils at KS1 have the opportunity to study Islam. At KS2 pupils study Islam and
Sikhism.
Parents have a right to withdraw their children from religious worship or
instruction in accordance with section 25 of the Education Act and are asked to
consult with the Headteacher. Should any child ever be withdrawn, other
curriculum work would be continued within the classroom.
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Sports Education.
We aim to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle, to ensure safe
practice and positive attitudes through the convention of fair play, honest
competition and good sporting behaviour both as individuals and as a member of a
team. Teams from St Peter's compete in local football, netball, rounders and
swimming events. Sporting specialists have worked with pupils in the past
coaching rugby, cricket, table tennis, to name but a few.
Extra Curricular Activities
Special Activities vary according to the availability of staff, but these may
include recorder, dance, or choir groups, gardening club, cricket, football,
netball and rounders clubs. (These activities are available for older Key Stage
2 pupils).
The Foundation Stage Curriculum
(Nursery & Reception Classes)
The nursery curriculum is based upon the DFES Early Learning Goals. Topics are
planned to provide activities based on numerous areas of learning
including language and literacy, creative, scientific, mathematical,
social and physical. Activities take place both in and out of doors. |