The Junior School Curriculum

In the lower Junior School years (from Year 3) the majority of lessons are taught by the Form Teacher with subjects such as R.E., Music and P.E./Games taught by specialist staff. As the pupils progress through the Junior School more of the subjects are taught by specialists. In the final two years of the Junior School (Years 7 & 8) all subjects are taught by specialist subject staff, many of whom also teach in the Upper School.

In the early years English and Maths account for up to 40% of class time with about one hour a week devoted to subjects such as History, Geography, Religious Education, Design & Technology, Information Technology, Art and Music.

Science is taught as a combined subject up to Year 6 after which it is taught separately as Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Modern Languages – French, German & Spanish – are introduced in to the timetable in Year 3 when pupils are given the opportunity to experience all three languages before choosing their main language in Year 5.

P.E. and Games are considered to be a very important part of every child’s education and at least three hours per week is devoted to this area. In addition to this, of course, many children will become part of at least one of the School’s representative sports teams and/or will take part in House competitions.

Personal, Social and Health Education (P.S.H.E.), part of the timetable in all years, promotes the development of healthy lifestyles and citizenship and encourages individual responsibility and informed decision-making.