Handcross Park School

Prep Curriculum Booklet

2015-2016

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Contents

Our 10 Core Themes 3

English 4-5

Mathematics 6-7

Science 8-9

Latin 10-11

Spanish 12-13

French 14-15

Mandarin 16-18

Geography 19-20

History 21-22

Religious Studies and Philosophy 23-24

Music and Drama 25-26

Art and Design and Technology 27-28

Computer Studies 29

PE and Games 30-31

PSHE 32-33

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Our 10 Core Themes

Academic Innovation: We have a strong belief in providing an innovative education that extends our children in a variety of ways. We aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning and teachers use a variety of skills to enable children to reach their own individual potential.

Pupil Well-being: The well-being of our pupils is of paramount importance to us. A happy child is a productive child; we understand the importance of our children being free to be themselves and this is achieved through a culture of kindness within our community. Over many years children, parents, staff and inspectors have all agreed that Handcross Park is a very happy and productive school.

Arts and Performance: Art, Music and Drama help children to speak in their own special voice. Opportunities for creativity are numerous and bring out the best in our pupils resulting in growing confidence and enjoyment. Inclusivity is encouraged, even for the reluctant artist and performer. Children are encouraged to express themselves in a variety of ways.

Sports and Sportsmanship: Sport at Handcross Park is about competition, building friendships and developing character. The experience of victory and defeat, playing as a member of a team and respecting officials and the opposition are all part of developing individual character. Good sportsmanship is as important as important as winning at Handcross Park. A range of team and individual sports and activities feature heavily in the school week.

Outdoor Education: Our classrooms are everywhere we go. Our lessons are for life. At Handcross Park we like to send our pupils out of the confines of the classroom to develop their learning. With so much to be discovered both within our stunning grounds and during a wide range of trips and tours at home and abroad, the opportunities are plentiful. The outdoor classroom and Forest School are poular locations for some of our lessons.

International Awareness and Languages: An international awareness is essential for an education that is fit for the 21st Century; our pupils will be entering a global market place and for this reason we are committed to teaching the most highly spoken languages. Spanish is the main foreign language taught from Reception to Year 8, with French introduced in Year 6. Mandarin is being taught to children from Reception to Year 3 and our plan is to roll this up through the school. International culture is as important as language knowledge and we encourage awareness of many cultures.

The Family: The family is an essential element in our community. We work in a partnership with our parents to educate their children and experience shows that home and school working together results in a successful and happy education. We are proud to be a family school and strive to uphold family values.

Community Service and Citizenship: Community service is central to our belief as a school. Our aim is to produce generations of caring citizens and not single-minded consumers; we encourage our pupils to help others, to have a strong sense of social justice and to believe in the importance of environmental change.

Thinking and Life Skills: We want our children to understand that intelligence is not fixed and that they can develop their ability to think, resulting in a more flexible approach to learning. Maximising individual potential is key to a successful education and nurturing a child’s ability to be more flexible in their thinking further enhances their success both in and out of the classroom.

At Handcross Park we encourage in our children the importance of being free to be themselves. Growing up at school is more important than just grades, assignments and examinations – it is also about learning for life and developing the skills they will need in the future.

Spiritual Life: At the core we are a Christian school with a Christian ethos. Pupils of other faiths and those of none are fully welcomed and an understanding and tolerance of all faiths is actively encouraged. We are keenly aware that vital to our pupils’ education is their spiritual and moral development. Pupils are encouraged to be reflective, thoughtful and open-minded.

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ENGLISH

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term

Comparing fact and fiction texts. Writing; story settings, openings, endings, descriptions, non-chronological reports,play scripts, shape poems. Expressing points of view. Using dictionary and thesaurus. Full stops, commas,question marks, speech marks,exclamation marks,verbs, synonyms., clauses and subclauses. Text: Charlotte’s Web.

Descriptive writing, story planning and writing, play scripts, poetry, explanatory texts, regular spelling and comprehension activities. Commas, speech marks, verb tenses, adverbs, adjectives and connectives.

Why The Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo. Visual summaries, character sketches, informal letters, story continuations, diary, dialogue, persuasive writing. Introduction to VCOP, direct/reported speech, sentence and speech punctuation, main clauses,compound/complex sentences.

I am David by Anne Holm. Composition: diary, story, play-script and informal letter writing. Introduction to VCOP, complex sentences, clauses, prepositions and conjunctions, word classes, use of colon, semi-colon and parenthetic commas, dashes and brackets.

The Ruby in the Smoke by Philip Pullman; Plot and narrative devices, plot grids, characters, settings and dialogue. Introduction to poetry analysis. Frequent comprehensions. Formal / informal language, definite /indefinite articles, full stops and commas, nouns and adjectives. Use of thesaurus and dictionary.

Trash by Andy Mulligan. Structuring essays. The Gothic Novel. Plot grids-creative and critical. Frequent comprehension exercises using 13+ CE papers. Using PEA. Simple/compound/ complex sentences. Sentence beginnings and transitions. 1st / 3rd person narratives. Proof reading.

Spring Term

Ways of writing ideas, note making, Character evaluation, descriptive and sequential writing, character portraits. Poetry performance, story themes, myths, fables, traditional tales.

Instructional writing, story planning and writing, settings, characterisation, paragraphing, rhyming poetry, persuasive writing, regular spelling and comprehension activities. Commas, speech marks, synonyms, comparative and superlative adjectives.

The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. 1st person account, character representations, narrative to play-script, descriptive and expressive writing, newspaper report and novel/film comparison and evaluation. Standard English, word order and nouns and pronouns.

The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis. Journals, play-scripts, descriptive and expressive writing, debate/structured argument and research for information page. Active/passive voice, formal/informal language, contracting sentences and note-taking.

Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Shaping stories. Understanding point of view. Deciphering fact within description Frequent comprehensions (from a range of sources). Conjunctions, verb tenses, semi-colons, colons and apostrophes. Preparation for ESB.

Poetry analysis. Persuasive writing. Presenting an argument. Frequent comprehensions. Adjectival and adverbial clauses, speech and punctuation. Timed practice papers.

Summer Term

Book reviews. Plot, character and language. Exploring humour in writing, poetry presentation, reading/ writing letters. Oral and written summaries, retelling stories. Conjunctions, nouns, pronouns, commas and paragraphs.

Stories from different cultures, newspaper reports, discussion texts, poetry, regular spelling and comprehension activities. Questions, orders, exclamations and statements, paragraphs, apostrophes, compound words.

Carrie’s War by Nina Bawden. Research skills, information texts, non-chronological report, 1st person account, persuasive argument, play-script, writing from different points of view. Verbs, prepositions and use of apostrophes.

Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo. 1st person account, descriptive story, diary, letter, timeline/graph, plot development, sequel writing, discursive argument and instructional text. Non-fiction texts, revision of punctuation and complex sentences. ESB.

Holes by Louis Sachar.. Biographies and autobiographies. Skimming and scanning. Fact vs opinion.Gathering evidence and efficient note-making. Essay structure. Frequent comprehensions (from a range of sources). Paragraphs, adverbs, phrases/clauses, hyphens, brackets and dashes.

Advice texts, openings/ endings of stories. Style and tone, paragraphing, proofreading, revision of basic skills and timed practice papers.

N.B. Both creative and critical work in English will be based on the books detailed in each section. In the Autumn Term, this will be preceded by 2-3 weeks of foundation work.

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English

The philosophy of the English department at Handcross Park is to primarily develop a love and understanding of the richness and diversity of the English language and its literature in an atmosphere where creativity can flourish.

Children are encouraged to express themselves imaginatively in speaking and writing and build upon the strong foundations taught in the Pre-Preparatory department. We encourage discussion, debate, a love of books and a will to evaluate and challenge views and ideas.

Enrichment opportunities:

Useful websites:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/ http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/Curriculum/Literacy.htm http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/interactive/literacy/index.htm http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html http://www.channel4learning.com/sites/fairground/game.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/english/http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/readingnonfict http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/proselordflies/ Places to visit: http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/ http://www.canterburytales.org.uk/ http://www.dickensmuseum.com/ http://www.theatresonline.com/theatres/crawley-theatres/the-hawth/

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MATHEMATICS

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term Number bonds, Addition and Subtraction, Problem Solving, Place Value, Doubling and Halving, The Calendar, Telling the Time, 3D Shapes, Estimating, Introduction to Fractions, Money, Measures, Rounding, Worded Problems.

Number Bonds, Place Value, Subtraction, Times Tables Patterns, Multiplication, Time, Written Addition, Doubling and Halving, Fractions, Measures, Rounding, Estimating, Division.

Place Value, Roman Numerals, Addition and Subtraction, Angles, Multiplication and Division, Factors and Multiples, Fractions, 2D Shapes.

Place Value, Four Operations, 2D Shapes, Factors and Multiples, Fractions, Negative Numbers, Averages, Representing 3D Shapes, Formulae, Basic Algebra.

Place Value, Four Operations with Integers, Decimals and Fractions, Special Numbers, Factors, Percentages, Algebra - Simplifying, Graphs and Charts, Negative Numbers, Order of Operations, Angles, Area and Perimeter, 2D and 3D Shapes.

Non-calculator arithmetic, Speed/Distance/Time, Graphs of equations, Simplifying expressions, Solving equations, Factorising, Polygon angles.

Spring Term Place Value, Multiply and Divide by 10, Written Addition, Multiples, Fractions, Angles, 2D Shapes, Further Rounding, Calculating with Money, Patterns, Time, Multiplication and Division.

Further Rounding, Written Subtraction, Further Fractions, Angles, 2D Shapes, Decimal Numbers, Perimeter, Worded Problems, Patterns.

Long Multiplication, Division, Decimals, Unit Conversions, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages, Translation and Reflection.

Transformations, Decimal Calculations, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages, Order of Operations, Ratio, Percentages, Graphs, Angles.

Algebra - Further Simplifying, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages, Rounding and Estimating, Calculator Use, Algebra - Substitution, Ratio, Averages, Algebra - Brackets, Coordinates, Transformations.

Percentage change, Ratio, Circle problems, Algebraic substitution, Nth Term, Probability.

Summer Term Further Fractions, Function Machines, Further Multiplication and Division, Graphs and Charts, Further Measures, Further Problem Solving, Perimeter.

Further Place Value, Negative Numbers, Multiply and Divide by 100, Further Estimating, Roman Numerals, 2D and 3D Shapes, Further Decimals, Calculating with Money, Coordinates, Graphs and Charts.

Fractions, Negative Numbers, Percentages, Area and Perimeter, Graphs, Time, Function Machines, Measures, 3D Shapes.

Pie Charts, Area and Perimeter, Time and Speed, Units of Measure, Volume, Further Averages, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions, Further Algebra.

Algebra - Solving Equations, Line Graphs, Unit Conversions, Speed and Distance-Time Graphs, Area and Circumference of Circles, Constructions, Bearings, Probability.

Revision Course, Post-CE projects.

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Mathematics

As a school we hope to create and nurture an interest in and love of mathematics. Mathematics teaches us how to make sense of the world around us through developing a child’s ability to calculate, to reason and to solve problems. It enables children to understand and appreciate relationships and patterns in both number and space in their everyday lives. We aim to present Mathematics as a creative and fascinating process in which children are encouraged to use their imagination, initiative and flexibility of mind. Students are stretched through the use of a mixture of resources, collaborative work, open activities and the use of ICT. We want them to develop the confidence to take risks and never to let the fear of ‘being wrong’ stop them from reaching their potential.

Enrichment opportunities

http://nrich.maths.org/public/ https://www.khanacademy.org/ http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games.html http://www.10ticks.co.uk/ http://uk.ixl.com/ http://www.netagency.co.uk/keyedin2/index.html http://www.funbrain.com/http://www.hegartymaths.com/ http://www.mathsworkout.co.uk/ http://www.sumdog.com/

Times Tables:

http://www.bigbrainz.com/index.php?PARTNER=krimsten http://www.mathsisfun.com/timestable.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/wholenumbers/multiplication/timestables/quiz.s

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SCIENCE

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term

Teeth and Healthy Eating (3A)

Characteristics of materials (3C)

Classification and Movement (4A) Chemical reactions (4C)

Keeping healthy (5A)] Changing state, Dissolving and seperating (5C)

Cells, Organs and Organ systems Particles and solutions

Acids & Alkalis Chemical reactions & Reactivity of metals Atoms & Elements Forces & their effects

Reproduction, Food & Digestion Inheritance & Selection

Spring Term

Keeping warm (3d) Exams, Magnets & Springs (3E)

Changing state (4D) Exams Forces (4E)

Changing materials (5D) Exams The Earth, The Sun and The Moon (5E)

Energy Resources Exams Movement, microbes and disease

Energy Resources and types, Electrical circuits Heating & Cooling

Chemical Reactions 2 Energy & Electricity Gravity & Space

Summer Term

Light & Shadows (3F) Exams How plants grow well (3B)

Electricity (4F) Exams Adaptations and Habitats (4B)

Changing sounds (5F) Exams Interdependence (5B)

Solar System Exams Food and Digestion

Plants and Photosynthesis Environment & Feeding relationships & Ecology

Respiration Pressure & Moments Electromagnets

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Science

Practical enquiry is at the forefront of our science classes. We believe that children should undertake practical activity in order to learn about the world around them. We help children to develop enquiring minds and encourage them to prove answers for themselves.

Enrichment opportunities

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/science/ http://www.mikecurtis.org.uk/ http://www.channel4learning.com/support/websites/science.html http://www.skoool.co.uk http://www.rigb.org/ This website contains details of the Royal Institute of Great Britain’s Christmas (science) lectures which you can attend.

‘KS3 Science Revision Guide’ - Levels 5-7. Available at all good book stores. This is an inexpensive revision guide which is engaging, clear & easy to use.

‘A Short History of Nearly Everything’ by Bill Bryson, available at all good book stores. This is a great read which enthuses children with a love for science. It can be purchased in a child’s version, or the adult version (ideal for scholars). This makes for a wonderful Christmas/birthday gift and promotes a real interest in the subject generally.

In all years pupils are given enrichment opportunities, including a range of trips and visits from outside speakers. Parents will be notified of trip details one month prior to the proposed trip taking place.

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LATIN

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 (C.E.) Year 8 (Scholarship)

Autumn Term

Nouns and verbs; 6 cases, 6 persons; subjects and objects; regular verbs and sum in the present tense; 1st declension nouns..

1st/2nd declension adjectives ending –er; imperfect and perfect tenses of regular verbs and sum; principal parts; 3rd declension nouns; adverbs.

Irregular comparison of adjectives; irregular verbs possum, volo and nolo; biassed questions using nonne and num; reflexive pronouns; translation of passages from Latin; translation of sentences into Latin; grammatical terms; exam technique; full revision.

Irregular comparison of adjectives; irregular verbs possum, volo, nolo, fero; biassed questions using nonne and num; reflexive pronouns; passive voice; 5th declension nouns; time phrases; 3rd declension adjectives ending –er; relative clauses; present participles; demonstrative adjective idem; imperfect subjunctive; purpose clauses; indirect commands.

Spring Term

Masculine 2nd declension nouns; conjunctions; questions; prepositions; the use of all 6 cases; simple adjectives.

Ordinal numbers; possessive adjectives; 3rd person pronouns; future tense of regular verbs and sum; irregular verb eo.

Revision and exam practice. Emphatic adjective ipse; P.P.P.; place expressions; ablative absolute; passive and perfect infinitives; 4th declension nouns; indirect statements; deponent and semi-deponent verbs; pluperfect subjunctive; time clauses.

Summer Term

Neuter 2nd declension nouns; 1st/2nd declension adjectives ending -us; cardinal numbers; 1st and 2nd person pronouns; imperatives; infinitives.

Compound verbs; subordinate clauses; pluperfect tense; 3rd declension adjectives; comparison of adjectives.

Revision and exam practice. Revision and exam practice.

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Latin

Latin is introduced at the start of Year 6; learning the Latin language is the main component of the course, but there is also time to learn about Roman civilisation and the major stories of ancient Greek mythology. By the end of Year 8 each child should be ready to take the Latin paper from the Common Entrance or Scholarship examinations.

Though the use of Latin today is confined to specialised academic fields, its study continues to be of benefit in the modern world. The strong grammatical basis of Latin provides pupils with firm foundations upon which mastery of other languages may be built in the future as well as giving them new insights into the grammar of the English that they use every day. Also, since many English words have Latin roots, a knowledge of Latin helps pupils to enlarge their English vocabulary and improve their English spelling. The study of Latin requires hard work, clear focus and a forensic analysis of text; the development of all these abilities is of general benefit to the pupils.

Enrichment opportunities

Visits can be arranged to local Roman sites, to allow the children to see the reality of Roman Britain on our doorsteps, and to museums, where they can see Roman artefacts and learn about everyday Roman life. DVDs and websites are used to add colour to the Classical Civilisation and Mythology component of the course.

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SPANISH CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term Spain, greetings, colours, how you feel, Numbers 1-12, names Simple class instructions, Alphabet, Spanish speaking countries, Christmas celebrations.

Spain. Revision Year 3. Numbers 20-31, adjectives, more fruit, Christmas celebrations.

Spain. Revision Year 4. Weather, greetings, age, birthday, alphabet, and classroom items. Numbers 0-31. Christmas

Spain. Revision Year 5. Clothes, comparative adjectives, numbers 0-100, prices, different types of shop Christmas

Spain, weather. Revision Year 6. Topic of school: subjects, teachers, opinions, canteen, uniform and opinions, euros and numbers 0-100. Christmas in Spain. Speaking booklet preparation: Topics 1+2

Spain and Spanish speaking countries. Revision Year 7. Grammar focus and preparation of mock (short) speaking examination. Travel and holidays, weather, countries, transport, past tense.

Spring Term Classroom instructions, colours, pets, opinions, and numbers 1-20. Easter traditions in Spain.

Ordering food, days of the week, months, seasons, birthday, and personal identification. Easter.

Family topic: brothers and sisters and other members, pets + animals, personal description, Easter celebrations.

Saying what your town is like, directions. Leisure activities: tv, films, inviting someone to go out and excuses. Easter celebrations.

Speaking and examination preparation. Topic at home: house, bedroom, daily routine and chores. Speaking Booklet preparation: Topic 3

Travel and holidays. Preparation to the mock examination. Variety of short topics such as house chores, food, clothes, different tenses.

Summer Term Revision numbers 1-20, classroom instructions, animals, making animal masks, fruit. Handa's surprise.

Colours, likes and dislikes, countries, alphabet, weather (if time: body parts and aches, free time activities).

Free time, activities, sport, time, longer opinions, and future tense.

Body parts, aches, describing symptoms and getting remedies, healthy and unhealthy food

Topic on food, shopping for food, numbers up to 1000, ordering food at a restaurant, tapas. Role play practice.

Preparation to the examination and cultural focus.

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Spanish With approximately 450 million people, in 21 countries, speaking Spanish as a native language and being the second most widely spoken language in the world, Spanish is an invaluable language and tool to master. At Handcross Park School our aim is to immerse the children in the language in a way that is enjoyable and accessible to all pupils. Our intention is to guide and encourage them to use their knowledge confidently in their travels abroad. In this respect, we strongly encourage our children to participate in the Spanish trip we offer. Everyone at Handcross Park school learns Spanish from nursery to Year 8 and in Year 8 the children sit either Common Entrance or Scholarship exams. Using a wide range of linguistic and creative activities, we enable our pupils to become confident communicators and enhance their awareness of the multilingual and multicultural world surrounding them. We immerse them in the language preparing them in all four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Enrichment opportunities European Day of Languages Study of the Hispanic world Spanish festivals Trips to Spain Cultural inputs Useful Websites http://linguascope.com/ (Username = handcross Password = mfl2015) http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ http://www.asisehace.net./ http://oye.languageskills.co.uk/index.html (Free after 4 pm) http://www.vocabexpress.com (Years 6-8) Excellent online dictionary www.wordreference.com

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FRENCH CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term Greetings, names, classroom items, colours, numbers 0-31, birthday, dates, alphabet. Family, pets, personal and physical descriptions. . Christmas.

Revision, numbers 0-100 Body parts, aches, describing symptoms and getting remedies, healthy and unhealthy food Places in town, French shops, finding the way and means of transport. Describing a town or a region

House, home, daily routine and chores. Speaking Booklet preparation. Mock exam.

Spring Term Life and work at school (subjects, likes and dislikes, time and timetable)

Preparation for examination. Holidays. Describing a trip using the past tense and leisure activities. Speaking Booklet preparation.

Variety of short topics such as school life, food, holidays, and free-time activities. Speaking booklet preparation – holidays and school. Preparation for examination and mock exam.

Summer Term Food (basics, snack), visiting a café or a restaurant (role plays). Learning about French meals and breakfast

Life and work at school Speaking booklet preparation. Clothes and shopping Role play practise.

Preparation for examination CE Speaking exams CE Listening/Reading/Writing exams Cultural focus.

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French As a school we aim to foster an interest and enjoyment in language learning as a general rule. French is offered as an optional second language in Year 6 and some of our children will be able to sit Common Entrance in French in Year 8. We are keen to offer a life skill that will prepare our children to participate in a rapidly changing world and one which will teach them to communicate information responsibly and creatively. Although we provide the children with the four basic skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, we particularly focus on developing a conversational ability that they will be able to use when they go overseas. Increased capability in the use of Languages promotes initiative and independent learning and encourages diversity within society. Enrichment opportunities European Day of Languages (26th September) Study of France and the French speaking countries http://linguascope.com/ (Username = handcross Password = mfl2015) http://www.languagesonline.org.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryfrench/ http://www.vocabexpress.com (Years 6-8) Excellent online dictionary www.wordreference.com

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MANDARIN

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Year 4

Autumn Term

-Revise previous years -New classroom language: 打开练习本，再说一遍，关灯，谢谢，不客气

，对不对？对/不对 -Counting from 20-100 -Colours: 黑色，紫色，橙色，粉红色 -Exploring China- How is China different to the UK? (more in-depth exploration of Global Citizenship issues). -Introduction to the four tones of Mandarin (including drawing a diagram in exercise books and tone guessing games) -Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival. -Creating a Christmas card with the characters 圣诞快乐on the front. -New actions to be spoken and mimed (hobbies and sports): 踢足球，打乒乓球，打网球，游泳，看书，看电视，唱歌，跳舞

-Revision of previous years -Exploring China- How is China different to the UK? (more in-depth exploration of Global Citizenship issues) -Careful revisiting of pinyin, tones and principles of stroke order -Re-writing the numbers from last year and adding in 我，哥哥，弟弟，姐姐

，妹妹，爸爸，妈妈 -Speaking: How old are you? 你多大？我七岁; 你是谁？我是弟弟 -Chinese finger counting -Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival. -Words for the nationalities: 英国，法国，美国，中国 Plus another one or two if there are overseas pupils from other countries. -Speaking about where you live: 你住在哪里？我住在英国/布莱顿 -Speaking vocab school stationery: 包，书，尺，笔 -这 and 那 in speech + stationery

Spring Term

-Revising 4 tones -China and the world: making friends and exploring China (geography: major rivers, cities, regions and climates, locating these on a map of China), Chinese diaspora. -Celebrating Chinese New Year (songs, Chinese Zodiac story). --Exploring the pinyin alphabet and connecting it to tones by looking at the names of Chinese cities: Běijīng, Shànghǎi, Xiānggǎng, Chóngqìng, Chéngdū, Lúndūn, Dàlián, Níngbō, Táiběi -Finding the above cities on a map of China -Introduction to the principles of pinyin; using it to write the following words previously learned: jiějie, bàba, mèimei, māma, dìdi, gēge, wǒ, hóngsè, huángsè, lǜsè, xǐhuan, bù xǐhuan

-Talking about oneself- role plays, simple listening comprehension. -Exploring Asia: Korea, Japan, Vietnam (culture, similarities and differences with China, basic greetings and phrases) -Writing characters with correct stroke order for 中国，人，日本，英国 -Chinese Food: learning to say 吃，喝，汉堡包，披萨，面条，水，茶，可乐；你吃什么，我吃…, 你和什么？Pinyin practice of these -Writing the characters for eat and drink: 吃，喝 -Saying the words for body parts: 胳膊，手，脚，腿，眼睛，鼻子，耳朵，嘴巴；saying 眼睛在哪里？眼睛在这里; pinyin practice -Telling the basic time in Chinese: 几点了？三点了

Summer Term

-Stories behind a selection of Chinese characters -The principles of stroke order when writing Chinese characters -Writing the characters for numbers 1-10, then 1-100 -Writing the characters for big and small 大，小 -Exploring Chinese art and music. -China’s 56 ethnic minorities -Year review

-Talking about clothes: 帽子，衬衫，毛衣，夹克， 裤子，裙子，袜子，鞋子，你穿什么？我穿。。。，他穿… -Restaurant project: choosing a Chinese name for one’s restaurant; writing a simple menu in pinyin and doing a role play/sketch with waiter and customer -Exploring Chinese art and music. -Chinese calligraphy project

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MANDARIN UNITED SCHEME OF WORK – Years 5 to 8

Profile: Profile: New items of vocabulary and sentence patterns will be introduced in accordance with the Primary School Chinese course books. In addition, pupils will continue to deepen their knowledge of Chinese culture through a host of activities, festival celebrations, songs, games, ICT and role plays.

Year 5 and 6 Year 7 and 8

Autumn Term Revise: Numbers, family members, countries, writing of numbers, family members, greetings Mid-Autumn Festival: Going shopping and cooking: revision of food and role play Inside my House - rooms of the house furniture: My School: subjects, characters and pinyin Christmas songs in Mandarin

Greetings, classroom etiquettes, tones and characters Numbers 1-99, age and birthday Family members, pets and measure words Hobbies, Chinese martial arts and religion

Spring Term Revise and extend food vocabulary and sentence patterns Restaurant role play - BBC video of Chinese food Celebration of Chinese New Year – New Year celebration/ red envelope/ New Year food/ Chinese zodiac animals My hobbies: vocabulary, verbs and adjectives Revision of rooms and furniture - dream house Sports and family members hobbies

Sport and leisure, expressing preferences Time phrases, a typical week Discuss school subjects and timetable Personal pronouns

Summer Term Revise numbers Telling the time School timetables My day – daily routine and lunch Describe a typical day Places in China – cities, landmarks and attractions Dragon Boat festival Summer holiday plan role play Chinese geography project the different regions and features of China (from rivers to foods, fromcities to natural wonders).

Food and drink, likes and dislikes and mealtimes The ‘zh’ sound Chinese food project: Chopsticks, food and medicine, reading menus, survival in restaurants

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Mandarin We recognise the importance of exploring different cultures and languages across the globe and are fully dedicated to giving our students the chance to interact with the world around them. During the Mandarin course students will be exposed to a broad range of everyday practical Chinese and will begin to develop the ability to understand, speak, read and write Beijing standard Mandarin. Learners will be given a solid foundation for future advanced language acquisition and will come to see Mandarin as a familiar and enjoyable language. In addition, students will explore Chinese culture - both traditional and contemporary - and in later years will begin to explore Asia as a whole, gaining the ability to appreciate China’s most important neighbours and China’s role in the region and the world at large. Classes will be relaxed and fun with a focus on games, creative expression, student participation and a variety of cultural activities, allowing children to truly enjoy interaction with one of the world’s most challenging and exciting global languages. Enrichment opportunities and core features Study of China, festivals and traditions The vital principles of tones and stroke order The pinyin alphabet Authentic Chinese-language multimedia learning experiences Confidence and creative expression through role play and artistic work Aesthetics of characters through Chinese calligraphy Language performances European Day of Languages Global Citizenship

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GEOGRAPHY

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term

Introduction to Geography. 8 points of the compass. Maps: keys and symbols; grid references. Plans. European countries and capitals. Mountains, oceans/seas & rivers of Europe.

The World. Continents and oceans, lines of longitude and latitude, countries in Europe, researching a country of own choice using an atlas. Volcanoes.

An introduction to Geography

The Geography of the UK – Physical and human features

Urban Geography – site, shape, zones and change

Weather and Climate – factors affecting climate, rainfall types and distribution, and microclimates . Location Knowledge.

Fieldwork – Microclimate study. Population and Settlement

Spring Term

Deserts – hot and cold. Water

Our Environment Improving the school environment, impact of waste, the three R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) Labeling UK map, ordnance survey map of local area

The Geography of Kenya – physical features, climate, tourism, population distribution, shanty settlements

Population Issues – population distribution, change and migration, case study Mexico to the USA.

Tectonic processes – structure of the earth, plate margins and earthquake case study.. Location Knowledge.

Transport and industry

Summer Term

Rivers. The Geography of India – location, urban and rural life.

The Weather. Introduction to meteorology - air pressure, temperature, precipitation, climate, wind, weather forecasting, extreme weather. Country study of their choice.

Environmental issues – ecosystems and human impact with particular focus on the Amazon Rainforest.

Map Skills – symbols, scale, grid references and height using OS maps. Atlas Skills – latitude and longitude

Rivers and Coasts – processes, landforms and flooding. OS Map skills.

Revision, map skills and location knowledge.

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Geography

Our aim is to stimulate children’s interest in their surroundings and in the variety of physical and human conditions on the Earth and to foster a sense of wonder at the processes in action. Through our curriculum we encourage children to develop informed concern about the quality of our environment, both current and future, and help them to develop a sense of responsibility for the care of the Earth and its inhabitants.

Enrichment opportunities

Fieldwork opportunities:-

● A visit to Knepp Castle to investigate factors affecting microclimate ● Residential field trip to Dorset to study the coastal landforms and processes, map skills and management study of Studland Bay

Map skills – Children can help parents navigate road journeys, visits to theme parks and country gardens

Useful Websites

www.mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk www.bbc.co.uk/schools/bitesize A good all round site useful for Common Entrance http://kids.nationalgeographic.com A fun website with lots of quizzes and games

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HISTORY

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term

Victorians

Children will learn about the class system, key people and significant changes to the country under Queen Victoria.

Visit to Preston Manor.

The Roman Empire

A look at the life of the Romans. From Roman invasions to Roman leisure activities.

Visit to Fishbourne Roman Palace

The Norman Conquest / Conquered England / The Sons of William I

Richard I, the Crusades and King John / Henry III and the Edwards

Joan of Arc / Wars of the Roses / Henry VII / Henry VIII

Henry II and Becket / The Norman Conquest

Spring Term

Tudor England

A look at Henry VIII’s wives and how the country changed, both at home and in its’ relationships with Europe.

Ancient Egypt

A study of Ancient Egypt, including the Pyramids, god and goddesses and the improtance of scribes and hieroflyphics.

From Civil War to Henry II / Richard I, the Crusades and King John

Edward III, Richard II and Life in the towns

Elizabeth I / James I The Black Death / The First Crusade

Summer Term

The Bronze Age

Saxons & Vikings

This will prepare the children as they move into Year 5.

Henry III and the Edwards (I, II and III) / Project Work

The Three Henrys / The Wars of the Roses

Charles I / Charles II Revision and preparation for CE exams

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History

History is an essential part of the whole school curriculum. We aim to provide children with the opportunities to explore, investigate, analyse and make informed judgements so that they may gain an understanding of past human activity and appreciate that those events have shaped our present time.

Enrichment opportunities

Useful websites

http://www.historyextra.com/ http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/ http://www.historymad.com/ Top Ten Historical Places to visit in Sussex

● Arundel Castle ● Batemans, Burwash - Home of Rudyard Kipling ● Bignor Roman Villa, near Pulborough ● Chichester Cathedral ● Herstmonceux Castle ● Michelham Priory ● Pevensey Castle ● Preston Manor, Brighton ● Royal Pavilion, Brighton ● The Engineerium, Hove

Top Ten Castles to visit outside Sussex

● Berekeley Castle ● Carnarvon Castle ● Dover Castle ● Edinburgh Castle ● Hever Castle ● Old Sarum ● Stirling Castle ● Tower of London ● Warwick Castle ● Windsor Castle

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND PHILOSOPHY

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Years 3 & 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term

Year 3 Core Judao-Christian Concepts. Old Testament ideas. Christian beliefs from the OT. Advent- its importance to Christians, Traditions, Ritual. The Nativity Story Jesus is Presented at the temple. The Baptism of Jesus Year 4 Core Christian concepts. The Trinity. The Fall. Free-will.

Identity: Students will explore issues of ‘identity’ through an in depth investigation into tribes from around the world. Beliefs, ritual, ethics, morality, community, culture and traditions - Rites of Passage-Marriage, Birth, Coming of Age, and Death will be some of the key themes explored.

Religion and Science: Students explore the historical and contemporary relationship between religion and science. They will question arguments about the origins of the universe. Believing and Doubting. Creation stories from around the world. What is Truth? Can Science ever support religion? Evolution and Christianity.

"What’s the point in being good?" Students will explore religious and secular motivations for being ‘good.’ To explore what is meant by good and investigate different motivations are for ‘doing the right thing.’ The golden rule and ways of putting it into practice. Civil Rights and Martin Luther King Jnr and community responsibility. Christian motivations and ideas of the afterlife and reflect on one’s belief about what happens after you die. Moral Behaviour - investigate the notion of moral behaviour and to reflect on their own everyday actions. Where in society does authority about morality lie. Right and Wrong. – An introduction to ethics. Gandhi- his influence and motivations. Women’s Rights through history and in contemporary society.

Introduction to Buddhism: Buddhism and Suffering in the world: How to deal with suffering in the world. Introduction to Buddhism through the concept of finding a way to overcome suffering. Historical context of Buddhism. Explore the differences between the Mahayana and Theravada Buddhists. Why are there different strands? The life of Siddhartha Gautama prior to enlightenment. Buddhist Beliefs, The Buddha’s Enlightenment, The Four Nobel Truths, The Eightfold Path, Places of Worship, What is Death? Rebirth and Afterlife, The Dalai Lama, Religious Texts and Festivals Ancient Greek Philosophy: An introduction to Aristotelean thought. Plato: The Great Teacher. Reality and Knowledge: the Realm of the Forms. Aristotle: An Introduction to Aristotelian thought.

Spring Term

Year 3 The origins of Christianity and the birth of monotheism. The old Testament. Abraham. The miracles and parables of Jesus The miracle of the wine The feeding of the 5000 Healing Jairus’ Daughter Stilling of the Storm Healing of the Paralysed Man Year 4 An Introduction to Islam.

Sikhism – Lessons of Equality and Community: What is equality? The origins of Sikhism in a Hindu culture. The 10 Gurus. Respect and the Guru Granth Sahib. Community devotion and service. The 24 dispositions. The Gurudwara and its role in the community. Charity.Equality. The importance of the Khalsa .The 5 K’s - The kesh, Kanga, kirpan, Kachera and Kara.

Evidence and Enquiry: A philosophical investigation into what is truth? What is Knowledge? Students will study ideas about truth, knowledge and evidence from ancient Greek to early modern philosophy. Ancient and modern Miracles. Questions of Faith, Belief and Spirituality. Historical look at the life of Jesus and his friends. Why is he important? Historical evidence. Did he save the world? Christian ideas about why did God send him.

Moral Authority and Compassion and Selfishness: Where does Moral authority come from? An introduction to Humanism - speaker from the BHA - "what motivates you to do good?"

Alternatives to religious motivations for being good. Is there any value in being good for its own sake? Are compassions inherent in humans? Environmental and cultural responsibility.

Ethical Theory and Practical Ethics: Deontology and Consequentialism: Kantian Ethics; Situation Ethics, Utilitarianism. Medical Ethics: Euthanasia, Embryo Research, Cloning, Recap of Environmental Ethics, Free will versus Determinism.

SummerTerm

Year 3 Importance of Easter to Christians. Palm Sunday. Shrove Tuesday. Jacob and Rachel. Joseph and his brothers. Holy Week/Last Supper/Garden of Gethsemene The Resurrection story Doubting Thomas

Jewish Identity and Morality: Ancient Jewish Identity. Historical investigation into monotheism. This unit will lead on from previous learning about identity by exploring Jewish identity. Personal relationship to God. Talmud ethics. Modern Judaism. Rabbinical studies. Dealing with modern

Environmental Ethics – Human Responsibility: Do we have a responsibility to look after the environment?

Interpretations of Genesis for a Christian perspective. Dominion Vs Stewardship.

An Introduction to Ethics through Utilitarianism: An introduction to Ethical Theory. What areas of life does ethics affect? Who does it affect?

An introduction to an ethical theory – Utilitarianism – ‘The Greatest Happiness for

The 21st Century Church: Worship, Denominations, Geographical spread, Christianity in Action, Oscar Romero, Sir Trevor Huddleston, Martin Luther King, Sister Theresa, Dame Cicely Saunders/others Christian charity groups

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The Ascension Pentecost Year 4 An introduction to Hinduism and Religion and the environment:

issues. Relying on an ancient text for moral guidance.

What do/can individuals do?

Animal Rights/Human Rights.

the Greatest Number’

Academic essay writing. Discursive writing. Referencing. Evaluation and Analysis.

Religious Studies and Philosophy

The ethos of the school is Christian and it is Christian values that are promoted in the classroom and in Assemblies. Respect for other religions and cultures is an important one and forms an important aspect of RS and Philosophy lessons and at other times e.g. during Assemblies. Similarities between the main world religions, including Christianity, are regularly pointed out. There are strong links between PSHE, citizenship, History, English, Geography, Science and RS and Philosophy. (This is outlined for years 7 and 8 in particular in the Common Entrance Curriculum)

● To give knowledge and understanding of Christianity and some other religions represented in Great Britain - Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Hinduism and Buddhism. ● Develop an understanding of how religions affect the fabric of personal and social life. ● Open up visions of how truth and goodness may transform life for all the world’s citizens. ● To develop human personality and strengthen respect for human rights and freedoms. ● Promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations and religious groups. ● Gain a deep awareness of personal and others identity. ● Wrestle with the mysteries of life and the answers given by a wide variety of religion and beliefs. ● Develop a clear understanding of what is of real value in the world today. ● Identify the reality of evil, injustice and suffering. ● Grow respect for themselves and others through reflection of their own beliefs and values in light of their learning ● Give an opportunity to encounter the transformative power of religions and belief in peoples’ lives. ● Feel compelled to imagine and contribute to the creation of a better world to all. ● To encourage spiritual development and a questioning mind ● To develop links with PSHE and citizenship ● To develop an understanding of how both major life events and other religious festivals are celebrated ● To confront a variety of everyday local, national and global issues and to develop the students’ religious, ethical and critical thinking. Enrichment opportunities :

Students will get the opportunity to participate in special enactment lessons, listen to visiting speakers, visit places of worship and develop their debating skills.

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MUSIC AND DRAMA

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term

Finding the singing voice. Confidence in singing The interrelation of pitch and aural awareness. Difference between pulse and rhythm. Ostinato. Carnival of the Animals - identifying elements and creating their own animal pieces

Finding the singing voice. Confidence in singing Extending understanding of written rhythms. Composing pentatonic music. Understanding tonic sol-fa - ‘Do-re-mi’

Prepare for show Devising sketches

Prepare for show Rehearsal and performance skills

Chords and Drones Folk music Scales and modes Arranging a folk melody

Reggae music Improvisation Rondo

Spring Term

Prepare for show Engaging an audience

Prepare for show Performance skills

Finding the singing voice. Confidence in singing Journey into space - listening and composition Calypso

Finding the singing voice. Confidence in singing Samba drumming. Electronic music and keyboard skills. Rounds and scales

Film music Horror Begin preparation for show

Canon Ground Bass/Variations Music of the Slaves - Spirituals/Worksongs Blues Jazz

Summer Term

Performing and reading written rhythms. ‘The class orchestra’ Keyboard skills

Working with canons Signals and cues. Concert preparation.

Cyclic patterns unit - African drumming.. Rounds and canons. ‘Stars hide your fires’ Learn and perform songs from other cultures

Introduce the history of western classical music Introduce different eras, understand basic terminology and listen to different composers from the eras. ‘Silver and Gold’ class piece.

Performance of show Impressionism

African Music Theatre workshop after CE

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Music

Music is a vital and exciting part of a rounded education, and at Handcross Park we hope to instil a love of music in every pupil. It is important that Music should be accessible to all, and that the syllabus challenges and inspires both newcomers to the subject and those who have already developed instrumental and vocal expertise through individual tuition. All pupils are given the opportunity to participate in music-making and performance.

Enrichment Opportunities There are several opportunities to enhance a pupil’s musical experiences at Handcross; Orchestra – for those in years 3-8 who have had at least one term of instrumental lessons. Senior Choir – open to pupils in year 5 -8. Junior Choir – a requirement for those in year 3 and 4. Chamber Choir – a small ensemble for invited/auditioned pupils. Other ensembles for string players, brass players and woodwind players are available and are run by the enthusiastic peripatetic staff. During 2015-2016, many extra-curricular musical events will take place both within the school and on educational visits. These will include performances at different venues, participating in music festivals and experiencing different styles of music. There is a committed and experienced group of instrumental peripatetic staff who teach weekly within the Music School.

Drama

Drama contributes to the rounded education that Handcross Park offers its students. All children are given opportunities to exercise and explore their dramatic skills, discovering and developing hidden talents. Like all arts, drama allows individuals to communicate with others and express creativity. Every child will have an opportunity to perform and will participate in at least one major production every year. Drama provides training in the practical aspects of communication and presentation, and therefore when children leave the school they should be well equipped to present themselves well, be persuasive in their communication and be better able to relate to others with a positive, confident self-image.

Enrichment opportunities

● Peripatetic Musical Theatre and Speech and Drama training. These also give the opportunity of taking nationally recognized examinations. ● Drama clubs are run by the peripatetic staff for all years from 3 – 8. ● The school runs trips to theatre productions both locally and in London. ● Theatre workshops take place with visiting actors and theatre companies.

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ART DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term

Art: Toys in Art Artist: Jeff Koons Skills: Brush techniques palette management, observational drawings Mini winter project Christmas

Art: City Scapes L.S.Lowry Skills: Acrylic painting using Lowry Limited palette Layer painting and mixed media Mini winter project Christmas

Art: Landscapes Edward Wilson Watercolour Techniques Colour mixing Brush techniques David Hockney Acrylic techniques

Art: Drawing skills in colour pencils, ball point pen, Timed drawing exercises, using a grid,

Art: Still Life Developing drawing and painting skills mixed media, watercolour, acrylics Group 1

Art: Bansky / Basquiat Graffiti/Street art Mixed media Independent learning / experimenting Group 1

Spring Term

Art: ART: Interiors Dexter Dalwood/ Matisse Collage, Acrylic paints Mixed media

Art: ART: Andy Warhol Popular everyday objects, collage, mixed media

Art: African Masks Different shapes, culture, symbols, Mixed media 3D Masks

Art: William Morris/ Cath Kidston Printmaking, foam, stencil, printing techniques, Repeat pattern

Art: Surrealism Salvador Dali Mixed media/skills landscape painting/ collage Group 2

Art: Bansky / Basquiat Graffiti/Street art Mixed media Independent learning / experimenting Group 2

Summer Term

DT: Graphic Design Mobile Phone holder in card Skills: design, cutting,

DT: Graphic Design Pop-up books Skills: design, cutting tools Card, colour pencils

DT/Art Project Designs for 3D Object using mixed media. Group and pair independent working

DT/Art Project: Designs for 3D Object using mixed media. Group and pair independent working

DT/Art Project: Designs for 3D Object using mixed media. Group and pair independent working

DT/Art Project: Designs for 3D Object using mixed media. Group and pair independent working

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Art and Design Technology

The programme of study in Art is designed to teach pupils the formal elements of Art and Design and then build on their knowledge each year. Every unit of work will include observational drawing, have a contextual reference and produce a variety of outcomes. The contextual reference could be looking at an artist’s work, an art movement or art and design from other cultures. The programme of study for Design Technology includes 4 areas of study. These are Resistant Materials, Graphics, Problem solving and Textiles. Every pupil will study several areas of study throughout the year. Each project will have a design brief as a starting point and pupils will be required to analyse designs and products, research ideas, consider their target market and learn new skills to create their own unique design work.

Enrichment Opportunities

● Art clubs/ sketchbook club ● Photography club ● Greenpower Goblin Racer

Websites:

http://www.tate.org.uk/collection/ http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/learn-about-art/ http://www.npg.org.uk/collections.php http://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=2166 http://www.technologystudent.com/ http://www.greenpower.co.uk/ http://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=2166 http://designmuseum.org/design http://collections.vam.ac.uk/

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COMPUTER STUDIES

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Course Site. Year 4 Course Site. Year 5 Course Site. Year 6 Course Site. Year 7 Course Site. Year 8

Autumn Term

Using Google Apps and Chromebooks. Login Practice. Computer Use Videos. Touch Typing E-safety (Kara and the Smart Crew)

Using Google Apps recap. Mission Control (Programming) Learn.code.org Touch Typing What is an algorithm?

Using Google Apps. Using the citation tool in Google Docs. Touch Typing Coding Binary.

Using Google Apps. Touch Typing Learn.Code.Org JavaScript Coding.

Using Google Apps Recap. Google Spreadsheets. Coding.

Using Google Apps Recap. Digital Driving Licence. Geography Coursework.

Spring Term Using Google Document Project. Internet Research Project. Touch Typing

Touch Typing Learn.code.org Coding site. Using Google Presentation Project. BBC Horrible Histories Stay Safe Online.

Touch Typing How computers work. How computers use switches and binary. How to make a half adder using logiclab.

Using Google Spreadsheets. What is hacking?

Digital Driving License Coding (HTML)

Digital Driving Licence. Coding. YearBooks.

Summer Term Touch Typing Mission Control

Touch Typing Using Google Sheets.

Using Google Sheets Coding Touch Typing

JavaScript Coding. HTML Coding. Touch Typing

Coding (HTML) Touch Typing

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION & GAMES

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term

Swimming Dance Football Rugby Netball X Country

Swimming Gymnastics Football Rugby Netball X Country

Swimming Pop Lacrosse Football Rugby Hockey Netball X Country

Swimming Basketball Football Rugby Hockey Netball X Country

Swimming HRF Football Rugby Hockey Netball X Country

Swimming Cultural Sport Football Rugby Hockey Netball X Country

Spring Term

Swimming HRF Rugby Hockey Netball X Country

Swimming HRF Rugby Hockey Netball X Country

Swimming Dance Rugby Hockey Netball Football X Country

Swimming Gymnastics Rugby Hockey Netball Football X Country

Swimming Badminton Rugby Hockey Netball X Country

Swimming Volleyball Rugby Hockey Netball X Country

Summer Term

Swimming Athletics Tennis Cricket Rounders

Swimming Athletics Tennis Cricket Rounders

Swimming Athletics Tennis Cricket Rounders

Swimming Athletics Tennis Cricket Rounders

Swimming Athletics Tennis Cricket Rounders

Swimming Athletics Tennis Cricket Rounders

Physical Education and Games

At Handcross Park we have a varied programme of activities across the PE and Games curriculum where the children can find their niche and can develop their confidence and self esteem. We believe in competition but also stress the importance of fair play, mutual encouragement and the ability to be gracious regardless of the result. We encourage the children to be independent learners both on and off the games field whilst developing their creativity skills within the subject. By taking part in sport at Handcross Park we hope the children can move onto their senior schools and beyond with the knowledge and understanding to sustain a life of healthy living.

Enrichment opportunities

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The children at Handcross Park have many varied opportunities to further develop their own personal interests. We run extensive activities programme throughout the week from golf to judo and from swimming to climbing. We also offer the children the chance to play for their school teams on a weekly basis and to compete in various tournaments across different activities. Within the Sports Activity Programme run on a Friday afternoon the children have the opportunity to experience a range of mixed sports which will aid their development and encourage them to be more rounded sports men and women. We also offer sports tours, which enable the children to gain valuable experience whilst being away from home.

Handcross Park Sport and Sportsmanship

Honesty and Respect

To play fairly to the rules whilst respecting your team mates, the opposition and the officials. To communicate and cooperate with your coach for the benefit of your team.

Kindness

To always support and treat others as you would like to be treated, even in the face of adversity.

Variety and Participation

Make the most of the opportunities available in order to develop as a sportsman or sportswoman.

Pride and Achievement

Be gracious and outstanding ambassadors and strive to be the best that you can be in both individual and team events.

Enjoyment

To build an interest in a variety of sporting areas, and have fun when learning and when competing.

Knowledge and Understanding

To further develop your awareness of sport specific skills, strategies and qualities that will allow yourself and your team mates to accomplish personal goals.

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PSHE

CURRICULUM TOPICS

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8

Autumn Term

Community Different types of community. Inclusion, cultural, moral and social well being. Rights and Responsibilities of the individual and within a community. Getting on and Falling Out. Making and sustaining friendships. How to solve disagreements. Bullying. Conflict resolution and understanding bullying is not acceptable or tolerated behaviour.

The Wider World / Media and Stereotyping Fair trade, globalization and inequalities. Hunger and Poverty. Fundraising methods. Beginning to look at different identities around the world and Global citizenship.

Study Success Achieving and maintaining good study habits. Why it is important to study and get good grades – relating to future careers. E-safety Looking at issues that affect children when using the internet to include; social networking and what is appropriate, grooming and internet trolls. Understanding the full-potential of the internet.

Study Success Achieving and maintaining good study habits. Why it is important to study and get good grades – relating to future careers. E-safety Looking at issues that affect children when using the internet to include; social networking and what is appropriate, grooming and internet trolls. Understanding the full-potential of the internet.

Study skills Learning styles, revision techniques, motivation, and organization and listening skills. Why it is important to study and get good grades – relating to future careers.

E-safety Looking at issues that affect children when using the internet. Understanding the full-potential of the internet. To look at the different forms of social media and the risk they pose; cyber-bullying / grooming and inappropriate material.

Study Skills An exploration of different revision techniques and motivational tools. Why it is important to study and get good grades – relating to future careers. E-safety Looking at issues that affect children when using the internet. Understanding the full-potential of the internet. To look at the different forms of social media and the risk they pose; cyber-bullying / grooming and inappropriate material.

Spring Term

Emotional intelligence Featuring comfortable and uncomfortable feelings relating to different personal circumstances. Including skills in conflict resolution and where to get help and support.

Global Citizenship and world issues Including air pollution- cause and effect, global warming, deforestation and looking at day to day habits. Look at animals in danger of extinction; the importance of bees and what we can do to help.

Cultural Awareness and British Values Children to look at different cultures around the world and the different cultures which are represented within the British community. Extended study will begin on a culture of the child’s choice. Puberty and growing up Discussing the changes that are happening and what issues might affect them.

Cultural Awareness and British Values Children to look at different cultures around the world and the different cultures which are represented within the British community. Extended study will begin on a culture of the child’s choice. Puberty and growing up Discussing the changes that are happening and what issues might affect them.

Cultural Awareness and British Values Children to look at different cultures around the world and the different cultures which are represented within the British community. Extended study will begin on a culture of the child’s choice. Puberty and growing up Discussing the changes that are happening and what issues might affect them.

Cultural Awareness and British Values Children to look at different cultures around the world and the different cultures which are represented within the British community. Extended study will begin on a culture of the child’s choice. Puberty and growing up Discussing the changes that are happening and what issues might affect them.

Summer Term

Daring to be Different Identity and self-esteem. Peer influence and assertiveness. Understanding difference and diversity. Going For Goals Personal target setting.

Health and Personal Hygiene Germs, personal and food hygiene, healthy diet including ‘five a day’, sugar and teeth, benefits and effects of exercise. Growing Up Differences and puberty.

Revision Success Techniques to help children succeed. First Aid All children to receive training from an external speaker.

Revision Success Techniques to help children succeed. First Aid All children to receive training from an external speaker.

Revision Success Techniques to help children succeed. First Aid All children to receive training from an external speaker.

Revision Success Techniques to help children succeed. First Aid All children to receive training from an external speaker.

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How they can achieve their goals and be motivated individuals.

Managing change and preparing for transition.

PSHE

The Ten Core themes at Handcross Park are central to the PSHE teaching and the creation of a happy well rounded school community.

The aim of our programme is to help children to understand the world around them and give them the skill base to consider and make informed choices. In Year 3 and 4 the children will study a wide range of topics to encourage and develop thinking skills and develop a more sophisticated understanding of aspects of community.

In Year 5 to 8 the children will receive two afternoons of PSHE per term which aim to tackle the “Big” issues in depth. These sessions will be teacher / speaker led and will give the children the opportunity for independent thought, discussion based collaborative work and peer learning.

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