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The Castleview Curriculum
Curriculum Aims for Castleview School
In choosing and planning the curriculum which pupils at Castleview will study, there are three key aims. These are that the curriculum should:
- provide opportunities for all pupils to learn and achieve in an exciting and stimulating environment;
- promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare all pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life;
- equip pupils with the skills and personal qualities to enable them to become successful and effective members of society in the 21st century.
It is with these aims in mind, that the curriculum topics and learning opportunities planned lead to, and culminate in, an end product or event through which the children can showcase their learning. When planning, teachers ensure that the curriculum creates opportunities for the following strands:
General Ethos
1a: Enjoyment and fun; creating happy memories
1b: Love of learning
1c: Friendship and community
Relating to Self
2a: Self-esteem and confidence
2b: Reaching potential
2c: Developing a sense of spirituality
2d: Being healthy
Relating to Others
3a: Understanding and developing relationships
3b: Teamwork
3c: Global awareness and responsibility
3d: Cultural Appreciation
Managing Learning
4a: Improving your own learning and performance
4b: Communication
4c: Application of number
4d: ICT
4e: The Arts and Sport
4f: Thinking Skills
4g: Creativity, problem solving and enterprise
Managing Situations
5a: Managing conflict
5b: Managing disappointment
5c: Managing time and resources
5d: Managing risk and uncertainty
(Curriculum aims and ethos established following a visit to the Wyche School in Malvern, 2013).