Curricular Aims

Through quality teaching, learning and the provision of opportunity our children should be encouraged:

To communicate clearly and confidently in speech, reading and writing with particular reference to the rules governing correct English usage and spelling.
To read accurately and fluently, with understanding and discrimination, thus developing a wide vocabulary.
To be able to apply the skills of Information Technology with speed and accuracy and use these skills in all aspects of the curriculum.
To develop language across the curriculum to develop independence of learning.
To develop the skills required for investigating problems in mathematics and science, and apply these skills in appropriate situations.
To develop computation and conceptual skills within the mathematics curriculum.
To develop the skills required to gather information from a variety of sources.
To develop a growing awareness of scientific processes and the skills required to carry out an investigation.
To be given the opportunity to develop an inquiring mind, enabling considered opinions to be acted upon.
To experience situations which will develop their self-expression through art, world music, PE, dance, poetry and drama.
To develop a sense of 'welshness' in the curriculum, and instill a sense of pride in the language and culture.
To develop the skills and resources required to deliver design/technology within the curriculum.
To develop the skills and resources required to deliver the humanities within the school.
To develop physical fitness and a healthy life style.
To develop an awareness of an obligation to society, through a knowledge of Christian attitudes learnt through the Bible and the lives of great men and women.
To purse Agenda 2001, think locally, act globally
To give the opportunity to develop general knowledge.
To foster an appreciation of chronology and the key elements of the history curriculum.
To develop an awareness of other cultures worldwide where possible through first hand experience.

To broaden and apply the curriculum and enhance its relevance through links with EBP and other agencies.