Parent Prospectus - Gusford Primary School
Parent Prospectus - Gusford Primary School
Parent Prospectus - Gusford Primary School
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<strong>Prospectus</strong>\Academic Year 2012.2013.doc<br />
<strong>School</strong> Curriculum<br />
Music<br />
The school is well known for its high standards in Music. Class lessons focus on developing rhythm, singing,<br />
instrumental work and music appreciation. Outside the school day many music activities are organised.<br />
Peripatetic teachers offer lessons on the violin, guitar and drums. Many of these children progress to<br />
instrumental examinations.<br />
Religious Education<br />
Pupils follow a programme of study taken from the Suffolk Agreed Syllabus. The major part of the work<br />
focuses on Christianity. Children will also cover units on Judaism, Islam and Hinduism.<br />
Assemblies<br />
Assemblies are non-denominational in character. The format of these will vary but will often include<br />
singing/worship, a story/teaching/reflection point and prayer. There are visits from leaders of the local faith<br />
communities to take assemblies. <strong>Parent</strong>s may withdraw their children from the arrangements for worship<br />
and religious education, if they wish. This should be discussed with the Headteacher before a decision is<br />
made.<br />
Sporting Aims And Provision For Sport<br />
Our aims are that children should:<br />
a) Experience the challenge and enjoyment that can be derived from team games and competition,<br />
b) Explore and start to develop the physical capabilities of their bodies through physical education<br />
activities<br />
PE is organised into six areas which children experience during each year. These are gymnastics, dance,<br />
athletics, individual and team games, swimming and outdoor/adventurous activities. The school has its<br />
own heated outdoor learner swimming pool. This is used by children from reception to Year 6 in the second<br />
half of the Summer Term. The Upper Key Stage 2 children also take part in deep water swimming at Crown<br />
Pools. Children are encouraged to gain swimming awards in both shallow and deep water.<br />
Each year there are Reception and Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Sports afternoons and inter-class<br />
competitions for the older children.<br />
The range of extra curricular clubs is extensive and includes dance, football, netball, cricket, rugby touch<br />
and athletics. Teams are entered for local schools’ competitions in many of these areas and achieve a great<br />
deal of success.
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