The Granville pupil begins his or her school life in the Foundation Stage of our Early Years department, where boys and girls together enjoy the benefits of individual teaching in a happy and inspiring environment. Qualified and experienced staff provide a caring, ordered, and stimulating atmosphere where children’s natural curiosity is nurtured to the point where they are ready to acquire and develop more formal skills.
 The emphasis is on learning basic skills particularly in literacy and numeracy, through play-based activities. Teaching is through encouragement and praise. Creativity is nurtured through art and craft work and class music lessons.
The pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the world is developed through the use of our woodland grounds and by walks in the local environment. ‘Fun’ French is introduced in small groups through songs, games and rhymes. Social skills are developed through activities that promote emotional, moral and spiritual development.
Physical development is encouraged by use of the lovely adventure playground and ride-on toys, as well as by the specialist P.E. teaching in our gym and swimming pool.
|
 |