The Curriculum...

Following the British National Curriculum, the school offers: English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, History, Geography, Music, RE, Art & Design, Design & Technology, PE, Citizenship, PSHE and Spanish at Key Stages 1 and 2 (Years 1 to 6).

Nursery and Reception follow the National Curriculum guidelines for the Foundation Stage, plus Spanish. (There is a strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy at this stage, in order to build a firm foundation for Key Stages 1 & 2.)

Classes...

The Firs is a small school of just four classes at present, with up to twenty children per class. This allows every child plenty of individual attention during the day. The fact that there are two year groups per class is not a problem as children are taught according to their individual needs. Children stay with the same Form Tutor for two years, which means that staff can really get to know the children well. Younger children may attend part-time in Class 1 (fees pro rata).

• Class 1: Nursery & Reception – The Foundation Stage
• Class 2: Years 1 & 2 – Key Stage 1
• Class 3: Years 3 & 4 – Key Stage 2
• Class 4: Years 5 & 6 – Key Stage 2
• Part time is available for the Foundation Stage.
  

The School Day...

8:55 Registration                        1:10 Registration

9:00 Assembly                            1:15 Lesson 4

9:15 Lesson 1                            2:15 Playtime

10:15 Playtime                            2:30 Lesson 5

10:30 Lesson 2                           3:30 After school activities                                                          (optional)

11:30 Lesson 3                           4:30 School closes

12:15 Lunchtime

 

         

The Academic Year...

Term Dates & Fiestas

Academic Year 2009– 2010

Autumn Term: Wednesday 9th September to Friday 18th December 2009

Half Term Holiday: Week commencing Monday 2nd November

Fiesta Days: Friday 9th October
Monday 12th October
Monday 7th December – Puente
Tuesday 8th December – Ma Immaculada

Spring Term: Thursday 7th January to Wednesday 31st March 2010

Half Term: Week commencing Monday 15th February

Fiesta Days : Friday 19th March – San Jose

Summer Term: Tuesday 13th April to Wednesday 23rd June 2010

Fiesta Days: Monday 3rd May