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Curriculum

Intent & Implementation 

 

 

Curriculum-Gallery (ID 1105)

  • Art and Design

    Art and Design

    At WJS, we have an enriched Art and Design curriculum that aims to engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and produce their own works of art.

  • Computing

    Computing

    At Walmley Junior School, we believe that Computing is an essential part of the curriculum; a subject that not only stands alone but is woven into and should be an integral part of all learning. In this rapidly-changing world where every day activities are increasingly transformed by technology, our intention is to enable children to be confident and safe users.

  • Design and Technology

    Design and Technology

    At Walmley Junior School, we champion the need for high quality learning experiences in Design and Technology. This is a subject where pupils can gain a range of practical skills relevant to their everyday lives; take risks and become innovative thinkers; make connections and apply their knowledge from other subjects such as Maths, Science, Computing and Art; and develop a greater appreciation of how the world around them has been shaped and has changed over time.

  • English - Reading

    English - Reading

    Reading is a fundamental part of everything we do at Walmley Junior School. We have a strong progression of skills in place which provides a secure foundation for reading. This in turn, develops confident, independent readers who can access a wider range of high-quality texts across the curriculum. We develop our children’s ‘cultural capital’ with a language rich environment and ensure that we have a wider range of texts displayed in both the library and each classroom which correlates with our Creative Curriculum. Our Reading curriculum and learning environment promote a love and passion for reading, which in turn enhances our children’s mental wellbeing, resilience and motivation.

  • English - Writing

    English - Writing

    The ability to write well is important for everyone, for lots of reasons. At Walmley Junior School we want children to enjoy learning to write in different ways to give them the best chances in life.

  • French

    French

    At Walmley Junior School we learn French in Years 5 and 6 to introduce and promote a modern foreign language. We learn lots of basic vocabulary and grammar in order to hold simple conversations with others, as well as learning about French life and culture. At the end of Year 6 we have a French café event for family members to come into school. They can see our books and hear us speaking French!

  • Geography

    Geography

    Our children are exposed to a high quality Geography curriculum which inspires curiosity and fascination about the world and its people. We have a strong progression of skills in place which provide a secure foundation for Geography. This, in turn, develops confident geographers who become responsible global citizens. We develop our children’s knowledge and understanding of the key skills outlined in the National Curriculum; promoting their interest in places, people, resources, natural and human environments and the Earth’s key physical and human processes. Our bespoke Geography curriculum and learning environment promotes a love and passion of Geography, which prepares our children for Key Stage 3 and adult life.

  • History

    History

    Through studying History, our pupils discover that the lessons we learn from the past can help us meet the challenges of the present, and help us to shape the future. Walmley pupils are encouraged to ask perceptive questions, to evaluate evidence critically and understand the process of change.

  • Mathematics

    Mathematics

    At Walmley Junior School, we are extremely passionate about Mathematics! We teach our bespoke curriculum through engaging and exciting activities, enabling our children to make connections between different concepts in order to be confident mathematicians

  • Music

    Music

    At Walmley Junior School, we believe that Music gives our children the opportunity for selfexpression and creativity. Our engaging and fun curriculum helps our children develop transferable skills such as self-confidence, perseverance and teamwork.

  • Physical Education

    Physical Education

    At Walmley Junior School, we understand the importance of Physical Education and we aim to give children lots of sporting opportunities throughout their school life. Our curriculum aims to ensure children are able to work as part of a team, show great sportsmanship, have positive attitudes and be resilient when faced with challenges.

  • PSHE

    PSHE

    At Walmley Junior School, we want our children to be life-long, happy learners, who are nurtured towards, and well-prepared, for their next steps into secondary school and adulthood. The teaching and learning of PSHE is timetabled, and is split into three main themes across the academic year: Relationships, Living in the Wider World, and Health and Wellbeing. PSHE at Walmley Junior School is underpinned by the school’s Walmley Values, which promote respect, honesty, kindness, generosity, perseverance, politeness and conscientiousness.

  • Religious Studies

    Religious Studies

    Religious Education is highly valued at Walmley Junior School because we want our children to encounter a range of cultures and traditions and thus have the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to live, work and flourish in a global society. Our aim is to learn from faith and to learn about religious traditions.

  • Science

    Science

    Science at Walmley Junior School is an integral part of the curriculum. In exciting, practical ways we discover the world around us and understand how science relates to everyday life. Promoting scientific enquiry, we ask scientific questions, problem solve and use key vocabulary to build and extend our knowledge.

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