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Curriculum StructureThe School syllabus covers a wide curriculum.The Nursery follows the approved Early Learning goals at the start of the Foundation Stage. The Reception class work towards the end of the Foundation Stage. Nursery pupils are assessed according to the Early Years Learning goals and this assessment profile continues throughout the Reception class. The school follows the National Curriculum carrying out the appropriate testing at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. ICT is taught throughout the school, as is French. There is a strong academic structure along with many opportunities in art, music and sport. Swimming, Games and Gym take place every week and there is a sound framework for religious studies. In addition to the form Libraries, there is a school library, which is run by senior pupils under the supervision of the English Department. All children are encouraged to use this facility for information and pleasure. Children in Year three are taken on alternate weeks to the local Library in Portswood. They learn how to use the Library and they are allowed to take out books. The school arranges regular outings to museums, theatres and places of educational interest throughout the year. Older children are welcome to enter the School’s annual competitions in chess, music and art. There are also house competitions in games. The Uppers School holds its own internal examinations during the Autumn and Summer terms. Pupils are prepared for the entrance examination of our senior school, The Gregg School, at the age of eleven and for other secondary schools of their choice. Children also sit the statutory tests at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Pupils in years 3, 4 and 5 sit the optional statutory tests of their age group assessment.
More detailed Curricula can be obtained in the following
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