Learning - General Information

Children in Y5 and non-swimmers in Y6 have swimming lessons at Highgrove Pool.

Peripatetic music teachers visit the school to teach 'cello, brass and violin to selected children. Regrettably, the number of places is limited and it is necessary for the peripatetic teachers to select only a small group from those interested. This is done very carefully and fairly. Other opportunities for furthering musical ability are given via extra-curricular activities.

Every consideration is given to children with special educational needs and whenever possible they are catered for within small teaching groups. However, the availability of teachers is a major contributory factor as to how much group work we can provide. When necessary, we seek advice from the Educational Psychologist, the latter being after full consultation with the parents of the child concerned.

As an extension of work done within the school, we try as often as possible, to arrange outside visits to places of interest which are relevant to the children's education and from which they can gain first-hand experience and knowledge. In order to give the children as many opportunities as possible, some of the staff voluntarily work during their lunch break or after school to provide extra curricular activities. After school coaching sessions are also offered for tennis and cricket. 

In Y6 children are usually given the opportunity to participate in a school journey. Such journeys are designed to promote the maximum learning and development. The school currently runs trips to an Outdoor Pursuits Centre in Weymouth and Cwm Pennant Mountain Centre.