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THE
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Following
the British National Curriculum, the school
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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) |
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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.) |
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CLASSES |
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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).
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Class
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Nursery
& Reception – The
Foundation Stage |
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Class
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Years
1 & 2 – Key
Stage 1 |
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Class
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Years
3 & 4 |
Key
Stage 2 |
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Class
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Years
5 & 6 |
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Part
time is available for the
Foundation Stage. |
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MUSIC
Children
throughout the school are encouraged, not only to sing
but also to discuss write and play music. The school is
equipped with many instruments for the children to
experience and enjoy. |
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SPANISH
Spanish
is taught in all classes with a view of giving the
children a good introduction into the language and
culture of Spain |
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ART
and TECHNOLOGY
The
children experience a variety of media and equipment
with many different styles. The Art room is fully
equipped |
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COMPUTERS
Computer
skills are taught to all children. The computer
classroom is equipped with ten multi media computers and
printers.
Children learn graphics, spreadsheets, processing skills
as well as the internet. |
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PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
The
younger children practice skills and co-ordination. The
juniors play football, netball, tennis and rounders etc. |
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TERM
EXAMINATIONS
All
pupils will be expected to take end of term examinations
at Christmas and summer.
Reports will be written and parents will be invited to
discuss their Childs progress with the class teacher. |
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HOMEWORK
All
pupils will follow a daily homework regime and a
homework diary will be kept by all pupils |
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