Curriculum
Curriculum Organisation:
RE | Follows Diocesan ‘Learning and Growing’ scheme. Much closer link to Catholic Life through social justice themes |
English | Core texts linked to theme are Power of Reading Books. Writing in all genres linked to CST theme. |
Maths | Discrete subject teaching. Follows CPA (Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract) Mastery approach. Teaching and Learning involve fluency, reasoning and problem solving. Units planned in line with White Rose planning overviews. |
Science, History, Geography, DT/Art, Computing, Music | National Curriculum Key Stage skills and objectives. Mapped in two year cycle to CST themes—example below. Knowledge organisers and two year map ensure progressive learning over time. |
PE | Taught discretely, progressive build up of skills. Additional support from Bishop Challoner Secondary and Aspire |
Spanish | Taught weekly to Yr1 to Yr6 |
Autumn Term - Family and Community
Virtues and Values
Compassionate, loving, faith-filled and hopeful
Maths Focus
Place Value
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
Literacy Focus
Core text: Wolf Brother
Supporting text: Votes for Women
Science Focus
Term 1 - Changes as humans develop to old age.
Term 2 – Light
RE Focus
- Creation
- The story of people of God
- Followers of Christ
- Advent
Computing Focus
Term 1 – Analyse and interpret data
Term 2 – Game design
Design and Technology Focus
Making a computer-controlled product
Geography Focus
The UK – Woodlands and forests
Physical Education Focus
Term 1 - Basketball + Tag Rugby
Term 2 – Gymnastics + Rounders