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CURRICULUM - DETAIL
Development of good work habits and a thorough mastery of the basic skills are the main goals of the curriculum. It is hoped that every child's interest, curiosity and desire to create will be aroused by the course of study, and that each child will develop a true love of learning. To this end the curriculum is organised to provide opportunity for each child to work at the appropriate level of achievement.
St. George's curriculum is based on the Foundation Key Stages 1, 2 3 and 4 of the National Curriculum. Early Years and Reception provide progressively intensive preparation for the National Curriculum. Key Stage 1 is taught in years one and two. Key Stage 2 is taught in years three to six; and Key Stage 3 in years seven, eight and nine; key stage 4 is the final two years of GCSE study.
The primary curriculum is comprised of three Core Subjects: English, Mathematics and Science, and nine Foundation Subjects: History, Geography, Design and Technology, Information Technology, Physical Education, PSHE (including religion), Art, Music and French as a foreign language. There is an English Second Language programme for pupils arriving with little or no English and a Special Needs Programme for those with learning difficulties.
St. George's fosters a caring and happy environment based on the principles of love, mutual respect for others, and for one's self.
All the children benefit from the richness of our multicultural community and learn to value others'; beliefs as well as their own. There are regular assemblies that affirm our sense of community, celebrate pupils' achievements and successes, and afford opportunity for the consideration of relevant moral issues.
EARLY YEARS
St. George's believes the Early Years are vital in establishing a firm foundation of life skills. These provide the bedrock not only for future schooling but for all aspects of the child's development. The aim of early years education, therefore, is to promote the development of the social, physical, intellectual and emotional skills of each child. For the Early Years child much of this is achieved through "Play", the basis of so much misunderstanding! We all learn best when skill, challenge and pleasure are all equally balanced. For the young child play and learning are synonymous. If their imaginations, intellect or bodies are stretched successfully they enjoy it. If they enjoy it they are playing. "Play"; is a powerful tool and one with which the
Early Years teachers are skilled. The informality within the classroom does not imply a lack of structure. Themes, materials, the order of events and teacher intervention are all carefully co-ordinated to provide a structure within which the children learn. Early Years activities are carefully organised to enable children to experience a wide range of different situations, each encouraging specific areas of development. The areas of learning which are, perhaps, least easily recognised and appreciated are those of social and emotional development. These areas include self-awareness, independence and self-esteem; the ability to recognise and handle emotions and anxieties;
an appreciation of the needs of others and the ability to interact with peers and adults. In addition to these are the intellectual and physical skills that are covered in more detail in the sections below.
Curriculum - Guide
 English Language
Mathematics
Science
History
Geography
Design & Technology
Information Technology
Art
Music
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Physical Education
French as a Second Language
English as a Second Language
Homework
Standardised Testing
Library
Computers
Extra Curricular Activities
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