Science

We see science education at this stage as a way of helping children to develop an understanding of themselves as human beings and of their environment. Through this understanding, they will be increasingly able to take a more responsible attitude to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and to creating a safe and pleasant environment, both for themselves and other life in our world. The skills required for scientific study are also skills required for learning across the curriculum and therefore we see science not as an isolated subject, but as part of the whole curriculum.  We provide carefully planned opportunities for the children to look carefully and closely at the world around them and to make sense of what they see. They are encouraged to develop a sense of curiosity and so develop an understanding and appreciation for their surroundings. Through such experiences, they develop practical skills, technical language and scientific concepts.

Religious Education

The programme is based upon the Hampshire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education. It is taught through termly topics in which children learn about Christianity and other world faiths. Religious festivals are explored with the children to ensure that they develop understanding and that there is clear progression of learning.  RE is also linked with other curriculum areas covering knowledge and understanding of religion, awareness of life experiences, exploring and responding. Children are encouraged to make wise choices and to become aware of their own values. Through opportunities to appreciate different ideas, beliefs and cultures, children are encouraged to develop responsibility, co-operation, self-discipline and tolerance.  We have a daily act of worship, which is non-denominational. Stories, poems, artwork, music and stories from the Old and New Testament are used to provoke children to reflect and develop their own thinking.  

We recognise that parents have the legal right to withdraw their child from RE and Collective Worship. If you have any concerns, please come and discuss them with us.