Curriculum for Penyrheol Our Vision
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At Penyrheol we aim to develop lifelong, enthusiastic, innovative and creative learners who have the knowledge, skills and learning attributes that enable them to deal with whatever challenges lie ahead in a rapidly changing world.
The well-being of our pupils is at the heart of our curriculum and our children learn best through practical 'hands on' learning opportunities; these enable them to experience learning in a meaningful way that reflects their interest and needs. Children are encouraged to follow and explore their own questions and enquiries in a creative environment.
Our curriculum vision is rooted in Welsh values, culture and the Sustainable Development Goals in an authentic context relevant to the child. Children at Penyrheol have a voice and choice in their learning. Children know what they are good at and how to improve. We encourage a growth mindset, which focuses on fostering independence and resilience in an inclusive environment.
It has the development of literacy and numeracy at its core, alongside developing the attributes for children to be good learners, as these are the essential life skills for every child to be able to access future learning. Problem solving and thinking skills are through all areas of our curriculum design .
The well-being of our pupils is at the heart of our curriculum and our children learn best through practical 'hands on' learning opportunities; these enable them to experience learning in a meaningful way that reflects their interest and needs. Children are encouraged to follow and explore their own questions and enquiries in a creative environment.
Our curriculum vision is rooted in Welsh values, culture and the Sustainable Development Goals in an authentic context relevant to the child. Children at Penyrheol have a voice and choice in their learning. Children know what they are good at and how to improve. We encourage a growth mindset, which focuses on fostering independence and resilience in an inclusive environment.
It has the development of literacy and numeracy at its core, alongside developing the attributes for children to be good learners, as these are the essential life skills for every child to be able to access future learning. Problem solving and thinking skills are through all areas of our curriculum design .
Our Vision for Language Literacy and Communication
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At Penyrheol we aspire to nurture and develop confident and independent users of language; speakers,listeners, readers and writers who have a lifelong love of language. We engage children in understanding how language connects us all; if I learn in one language I can learn in another.
The Welsh language is one of the treasures of Wales and part of what defines us as a people and a nation. Our mission is to ensure all our children understand that they are citizens of Wales and the world and understand their identity and culture. We support Welsh Government’s pledge to achieve one million Welsh speakers by 2050 speakers and we are currently working towards the Gold Siarter Iaith. Through developing a love of literature we will fire our children’s imagination and create opportunities to be creative |
Our Vision for Mathematics and Numeracy
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At Penyrheol, our vision for the learners of Mathematics and Numeracy is for each individual to become a “mathematical thinker” who is excited by the beauty of Mathematics. Our learners will develop a confident sense of numbers and a computational fluency through seeking patterns, making connections and being curios as they solve problems and learn to understand the importance of numeracy in their daily lives. We want our learners to be mathematical explorers who embrace uncertainty and take risks as they find creative solutions to problems.
Our learners will become numerate which will enable them to confidently make informed decisions which impact on their physical, mental, social and financial well-being. |
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Our Vision for Humanities
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At Penyrheol, the Humanities area of learning seeks to foster a natural curiosity about the world surrounding pupils. Pupils will explore significant events and historical figures in order to gain an understanding of the past and how these past actions have consequences and impacted our world today.
We aim to provide an exciting and purposeful curriculum that ensures all pupils acquire skills that are transferrable and progressive. Our mission is to provide a learning environment where pupils flourish and develop secure values and a respect for themselves, their peers, a diverse community and the wider world. Pupils will learn about their own locality and cultural heritage. The ethos of the school is founded on setting high expectations and enabling pupils to aspire to a lifelong learning journey. |
Our Vision for Health and Well- being
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Our school moto Putting Children First encapsulates our ethos and focus as a school; developing healthy, confident individuals who are prepared to live fulfilled lives as valued members of society.
Our Health & Well-being curriculum at Penyrheol Primary seeks to provide a holistic approach and vision for understanding the importance of our own health and well-being. We seek to support our children in developing their skills and knowledge to navigate life's opportunities and challenges. The children are taught the fundamental components of this Area which are physical health and development, mental health, and emotional and social well-being. They will learn that good health and well-being is important to enable successful learning to take place. Children will have the opportunities through experiential learning to develop and foster the skills in a supportive environment to become life- long learners. We hope to nurture children who are engaged, happy and focused on their goals. Engagement with this Area will help to focus our whole-school approach and enable health and well-being to permeate all aspects of school life. |
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Our Vision for Expressive Arts
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At Penyrheol Primary, the Expressive Arts area of learning incorporates five disciplines: art, dance, drama, film and digital media and music. These disciplines are interconnected by their creative process.
We aim to instill in our pupils with a passion for the arts that enhances their creative, artistic and performance skills. This passion can be derived from creating, observing and applying their skills in varied settings and situations. In practice, it will include regular workshops with resident experts in drama, music and art, in addition to holistic experiences in class through well planned topic activities. Our mission is to engage pupils physically, socially and emotionally, nurturing their well-being, self-esteem, confidence and resilience while gaining an understanding and appreciation of cultures and societies in Wales and in the wider world. The ethos of Penyrheol Primary is centred around developing pupil enjoyment and engagement with the expressive arts in order to enrich their future lives. |
Our Vision for Science and Technology
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Learning about science and technology together will inspire our learners to be skilled critical thinkers, problem-solvers, collaborators, designers and innovators. Through an understanding of how our world works, our learners will enjoy discovery and ignite their creativity and imagination bringing value to a more equal and just society.
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