What does your child learn at school each day? Find information about our curriculum subjects here.

The School Day

Assemblies 

All of our assemblies follow themes that we feel are important for our children to understand as they prepare for modern Britain.  Themes about shared values, tolerance and respect, diversity, building resilience and being proud of who we are.  In addition, we look at important religious festivals of all faiths and important and significant dates that occur in Britain.  We also celebrate the great work and behaviours that the children have completed in our weekly Merit assembly.

Our Assembly Time Table

Cornerstones Creative Curriculum

At Stanford le Hope Primary School we have introduced the  educational learning resource called “Cornerstones” to help us teach the wider curriculum.

This is a vibrant and creative curriculum that puts children at its heart. We believe Cornerstones excites children's imaginations, inspires them to learn, extends their horizons, deepens their understanding and meets their intellectual and personal needs.

The Four Cornerstones

The Cornerstones Primary Curriculum is built upon a four stage teaching and learning philosophy.

The Four Cornerstones: ENGAGE - DEVELOP - INNOVATE - EXPRESS

What do the Four Cornerstones look like?

• Engage

  Start with a memorable first-hand experience
  Begin observations, research and setting questions
  Fully engage with the new topic

• Develop

  Improve knowledge and understanding
  Develop and practise new skills
  Explore, make and do

• Innovate

  Apply skills and knowledge in real-life contexts
  Solve real or imagined problems through learning
  Gain inspiration from creative activities

• Express

  Become performers, experts and informers
  Link learning back to starting points
  Share and celebrate achievements

KS1 

In Key Stage 1, pupils are taught basic skills such as running, jumping, throwing, catching and get the opportunity to use these in both non-competitive and competitive activities.

Pupils are allowed to develop at their own pace through carefully planned lessons which cater for all abilities.

Pupils are taught:

• Gymnastics 
• Dance
• Athletics activities
• Striking and fielding games
• Invasion Games
• Net Games

KS2 

In Key Stage 2, pupils are given the opportunity to consolidate their existing skills and learn how to refine and adapt them to improve their effectiveness. 

They learn how to work as part of a team and overcome problem solving activities. Pupils take more responsibility for their learning and are encouraged to seek and give feedback on their own and others' performances. They are also encouraged to seek and give feedback on their own performance and look at areas where they can improve.

Pupils are taught:

• Gymnastics 
• Dance
• Athletics activities
• Striking and fielding games
• Invasion games
• Net games

Clearly label all PE kit -

this helps us and your child, as well as helping you to avoid having to replace lost PE kit.

Regularly check that the kit fits -

children have huge growth spurts, a kit that fits well helps keep them comfortable and safe.

Ensure they have warm clothing during the Winter months -

unless it is snowing or heavily raining, we go outside for many PE lessons.

Encourage and support with extra-curricular clubs -

as well as keeping children fit and healthy, clubs help them develop new skills, independence, confidence and social skills.

Do not hesitate to contact the PE department if you have any questions -

we want to work with our parents to help pupils make the most of their PE lessons