Cuthbertson Primary School Handbook - Glasgow City Council ...

Mathematics
Work in Mathematics covers Number, Shape, Position and Movement, Problem Solving
and Informative Handling. We have been developing Active Maths which has an
emphasis on children using practical materials and activities to increase their
understanding of the processes. This year we have invested in a new Heinemann
Active Maths Resource which will motivate and support children in line with Curriculum
for Excellence.
Environmental Studies
This area encompasses science, people & place (geography), people & time (history),
people in society (modern studies) and technology and most of the work is taught
through integrated topics. In line with the curriculum for excellence, we are currently
developing cross-curricular studies and encouraging pupils to become independent in
their learning and select areas of their knowledge that they want to build on.
I.C.T.
As part of the curriculum, children learn dedicated ICT skills but also experience ICT as
a tool for their learning across the curriculum. The school is linked to the Glasgow
Educational Network and computer skills are taught using a variety of resources. As
well as using our ICT suite, each class has a computer and we have continued to
upgrade our computing equipment where resources allow. All classes have access to
an interactive smartboard.
Expressive Arts
Art & Design, Dance and Drama are taught through topics, using guidelines and / or
published materials. As in other subject areas we try to draw on the cultural heritage of
all our pupils to make learning more relevant and interesting. We also have regular input
from visiting professionals such as Scottish Ballet and Rangers Study Support. This
Session we have also had the services of a brass instructor and a tabla instructor. We
hope this will be continued in Session 2012 – 2013.
Physical Education
All pupils should have at least two sessions of P.E. each week including
gymnastics, games and dance. P.E is usually taught by class teachers with the support
of visiting specialists for specific activities eg we have had specialist instruction in
football, netball, rugby, general keep fit, athletics and racket sports.
P.E. is an important and compulsory part of the curriculum. Pupils are only excused on
medical grounds and should have a note from a parent or doctor. The senior classes
also have swimming for part of the year. This is normally taken at Saint Bride’s Primary
Pool. It is vitally important in the interests of health and safety that pupils bring their
P.E. kit with them on the appropriate days and that no jewellery is worn on these days.
Long hair should also be tied back from the face.
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