Lower School curriculum

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The Lower School refers to the Early Years department and the Key Stage 1 classes of Form 1 and Form 2.

Forms 1 and 2 follow the National Curriculum Key Stage 1, and their timetable is organised to take these requirements into account. In May, Form 2 are assessed according to the official Standard Assessment Tasks and Tests (SATS) for seven year olds in English and Mathematics.

Boys and Girls in Forms 1 and 2 have many opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in the following subjects:  

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)
• History
• Geography
• Music
• Drama
• Art
• Design and Technology
• Religious Education
• Physical Activities, including gymnastics, swimming and games
• French
• Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE).

Pupils also develop library skills and their ICT skills are gradually being incorporated throughout the curriculum.

Lower School pupils in Forms 1 and 2 have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and to participate in some of the extra curricula activities on offer.

Pupils' specific needs are addressed and learning support is given regularly. Before and after school care is available on a regular basis in term time.

In Forms 1 and 2 pupils benefit greatly from the special events which take place throughout the school calendar, such as the school sports day, swimming gala, speech day and musical play, and they are provided with many other challenges though individual and house competitions.

Above all, pupils in the lower school are taught to show respect and consideration for others and are encouraged to develop good behaviour and to build their confidence and self esteem.

The ethos of the school is to provide a caring and stimulating environment which offers a variety of opportunities enabling children's success to flourish and their future goals to be achieved.