Age 5-7: the joy of learning The Junior department of Classes Reception, 1 and 2 build on the foundations laid in the nursery. The classes are generally around twenty girls with Classroom Assistants in each class. The main educational emphasis is still on developing reading, writing and number work.
Pupils’ understanding of the world around them is developed further through topic work in science, geography and history with educational visits and cross curricular work is enhanced by art and D.T. Specialist teaching in I.C.T., Drama, French, Music and P.E. is included in the curriculum. The teaching and curriculum, whilst maintaining certain valuable traditions, incorporates many recent educational ideas. Whilst we have taken on board requirements of the National Curriculum, we are working at levels well above its requirements.
Social understanding is developed through co-operation and respect with each other. One of our most enduring and valued traditions is the programme of Granville festivals. These are whole school occasions which celebrate various events throughout the year through music, drama, poetry and dance.
School assemblies are an important part of learning about beliefs and other cultures and there is a structured R.E. programme that keeps its emphasis on Christianity whist considering other faiths and festivals.
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It is at this age that pupils are assessed for extra help by specialist teachers, should a class teacher think that it is appropriate. The school also caters for the gifted child and can offer the specialist teaching that the most able children might require. |
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