Our School Year in Focus

Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think. Albert Einstein 

Our school year is planned with a clear focus on enabling all pupils to grow in confidence, knowledge and independence. Across the year, children take part in carefully chosen activities and experiences that are closely linked to the taught curriculum and designed to strengthen key foundational skills.

Opportunities for oracy are embedded throughout the school year. Pupils regularly speak, listen, perform and present in purposeful contexts, helping them to articulate ideas clearly, build vocabulary and develop confidence when addressing different audiences. These experiences support learning across subjects and prepare pupils to engage positively in classroom discussion and wider school life.

Music and the arts play an important role in developing confidence and self-expression. Through singing, performance and shared musical experiences, pupils learn to work collaboratively, practise perseverance and take pride in their achievements. These opportunities are inclusive and support pupils’ emotional development as well as their academic learning.

Our programme of events also supports pupils’ cultural capital. Children are introduced to a wide range of experiences that broaden their understanding of the world, deepen subject knowledge and make learning meaningful and memorable. These experiences are deliberately linked to curriculum content, helping pupils to make connections and apply their learning in different contexts.

Throughout the year, activities are designed to reinforce foundational skills, including communication, reading, writing, teamwork and self-regulation. These skills underpin success across the curriculum and support pupils to become confident, capable learners.

Parents and carers are a key part of this work. Many events are planned to strengthen home-school partnership, offering families opportunities to engage with learning, understand curriculum priorities and celebrate progress. This shared approach helps ensure consistency, high expectations and positive outcomes for all pupils.