Holy Trinity Primary School Prospectus 2017

Curriculum
‘Pupils’ Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural
development is central to the school’s work and
ensures that individual needs are being met through a
balanced and creative curriculum. Pupils have access
to a wide range of additional activities which broaden
their experience and develop teamwork and social
skills. Consequently, pupils are articulate and develop
high levels of self-esteem. Their behaviour is
extremely good.” SIAMS Inspection February
2017
Early Years Foundation Stage
At Gee Cross Holy Trinity we are
fortunate to have a beautiful
building designed to follow the
Early Years Foundation Stage
principles for the education of
young children.
We have separate quiet areas
for reception and nursery
children and a large, very well
equipped shared area for all the
children to work and play together.
Our outdoor area is enhanced by an
undercover all weather play area, which enables us to
provide opportunities for at least two hours of outdoor
play everyday, no matter what the weather.
Children have a wide choice of activities and toys in
our independent play areas, but also spend time on
more structured teacher led activities each day.
Working with small groups or individuals gives the
opportunity for teachers to really focus on individual
children and give them quality time and teaching.
We want all our children and families to have a happy
start to their time in school. We are always available to
help with any worries or problems. All our Early Years
staff teams continually work hard to make sure school
is a happy, welcoming and exciting place to be for all
children, whatever their age, interests or abilities.
The Early Years Foundation Stage follow a practical
and interactive curriculum based upon the seven areas
of learning and development, which together make up
the skills, knowledge and experiences appropriate for
children as they grow, learn and develop.
Each child has a development file which contains
information about their development mainly through
observations and photographs. Parents are also
encouraged to add their own comments, as your
knowledge of your child is very important and helps us
cater for all of your child's needs.
You can view and download the Early Years
Foundation Stage Policy, current plans and
newsletters from the school website:
www.geecross.tameside.sch.uk
Key Stage 1 and 2
Within Key Stage One and Two, we follow our school
creative curriculum which is linked to the national
requirements, set out by the government. The ‘core’ or
main subjects are Mathematics,
English, Science, and RE. Our
sparkling curriculum
incorporates a wealth of
foundation subjects, which
include ICT and Computing,
Design Technology, Geography,
History, Physical Education, Sex
and Relationships Education,
Music, Art, Personal, Social,
Cultural and Health Education. In
addition, as part of Modern Foreign
Languages, Spanish is taught across the
school from year three to year six.
Swimming lessons take place for Years Three and
Four pupils. The children travel to Hyde Swimming
Pool and are supervised by members of staff and a
swimming instructor during the lessons. All pupils are
expected to achieve their National Curriculum
Swimming Award by the end of Key Stage Two.
We follow the local Agreed Syllabus for Religious
Education. The content is mainly Christian and we
encourage children to have a knowledge and respect
for other religions and cultures. We aim to encourage
the children’s spiritual, moral and cultural
development in all areas of their life. It is central to
the ethos of our school. The strong links with the
church and frequent visitors and visits to places of
interest successfully raises pupils' awareness about
worship and tolerance in our multicultural society.
Parents are allowed, if they wish, to withdraw their
children from Religious Education and assemblies.
However, we hope that everyone will be able to
celebrate and worship together. In the unlikely event
of any parent wishing their child not to participate in
an act of worship or RE lesson, he/she may be
accommodated and supervised by a non-teaching
member of staff for the duration of the act of collective
worship or RE lesson.
‘Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC)
development is rooted in the school’s Christian ethos
and commitment to Christian values. Pupils become
increasingly confident in their social skills,
understanding of faith and awareness of the wider
world.’
SIAMS Inspection February 2017
Collective Worship is not fulfilled only because of its
statutory nature but because it provides a setting
whereby we focus on God and offer the day
and all our activities to Him.
All children in both Key Stages
meet together as a whole
school family at the end of
the week to celebrate and
families are invited to
participate. Children are
encouraged to bring in
swimming, football, or
any other awards and
achievements in school
on Mondays. All
successes are celebrated.