Junior Years 3-6

At Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) pupils in the School follow a wide and varied curriculum. Emphasis is given to the four core subjects; English, Maths, Science and I.C.T.

The children in these years are set according to ability for Maths and English lessons so that teachers are able to differentiate when planning their work and children progress at a rate appropriate to their needs.

Other subject areas covered by our junior classes are History, Geography, Art and Design, Music, French, PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education), Religious Education and Games. French, Music, Games and I.C.T. are taught by specialist subject teachers.

Though not obliged to follow the National Curriculum our lesson planning is influenced by it as well as by D.F.E.S. published schemes of work.

We take part in National Tests (KS2 SATs) at 11 in English, Maths and Science and the result of the most recent KS2 SATs tests are contained in this Prospectus. Throughout Key Stage 2 we also carry out twice yearly formal testing in English and Maths to complement the continual assessment done on a daily basis by all teachers.

French - Junior pupils follow a specially designed scheme developing understanding and vocabulary. They learn about France and the French way of life with a continuing emphasis on the spoken word. We have a friendship link with Ecole Jeanne d’Arc in Lyon. This provides the opportunity for pupils to correspond with French boys and girls using letters, tapes and video film.

School visits to France give the children first hand experience of French culture and everyday life. In recent years school groups have visited Normandy, Paris and Provence. The French Club meets each week providing more opportunities for French conversation. Throughout our school children are prepared for the wider European world which will be so important in the future.

Music - All children are taught Music - and musical skills are encouraged and developed through the school. From Kindergarten to Year 6, boys and girls are helped to enjoy Music with a wide range of activities. These include singing, playing pitched and percussion instruments, learning notation and appreciating the work of different musicians. Our special Music Room provides a quiet area where teaching, playing and listening can develop without interruption. Music composition lessons make full use of the new ICT Centre’s facilities.

Visiting musicians offer weekly tuition on brass, strings, wind instruments and piano, and there are opportunities for ensemble work. During break-times there are two clubs for recorder players; one for beginners and another for more advanced descant and treble players.

Our School Choir and Junior Orchestra meet regularly, performing works by classical and contemporary performers. All Junior musicians are encouraged to perform. There are public performances each term - with opportunities each week for individuals or groups to perform in school.

Information Communication Technology - Our ICT Centre is fully networked and makes excellent use of modern Pentium computers, CD Roms, Inkjet and Laser Printers and colour Scanners. The Centre also has Internet Access and Video Conferencing facilities.

All children are taught Information Technology (Kindergarten - Year 6) by a specialist teacher. Children follow a carefully structured ICT scheme which embraces all aspects of the National Curriculum. This includes Word and Data Processing (including Desk Top Publishing) Logo Programming, Art and graphics, Simulations and Databases.

To extend and enhance ICT studies, a Computer and CD Rom Club, open to all Juniors, meets every week. French, Science and Maths Clubs regularly make good use of the Centre’s facilities.

The carefully structured lessons, comprehensively equipped ICT Room and networked classrooms ensure that all pupils at Arnold Junior School are fully prepared to meet the ever increasing demands of ICT in modern society.

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