Our curriculum is the whole learning experience offered by the school. It does not only include the classes and activities which are arranged and provided for while the children are at school, but also the standards, quality and discipline of the school, the attitudes and values which it promotes.
Therefore we see the curriculum as much in terms of an experience, as one of knowledge and skills which we think the children should attain.
By the time that most children are ready to transfer to their future schools we would expect them, in both languages, to be independent, confident learners and be able to:
- Read fluently and accurately, with understanding, discrimination and enjoyment;
- speak and write clearly and confidently;
- write legibly and neatly with good standards of spelling, punctuation and grammar;
- use mathematical skills and ideas in everyday situations;
- know where to look for information and how to record findings;
- understand how technology can be used;
- work independently or in a group to find things out, interpret and solve problems;
- use a range of creative arts and crafts as a means of expression;
- possess enough skill, strength, endurance and mobility to take part confidently in a range of physical activities;
- To show local geographical, historical and social;
- Develop on strong foundation of general knowledge;
- Influences and of other times, places and cultures.
In planning the curriculum and putting it into practice, we aim to ensure that as far as possible, the way children are taught, individually, in small groups or as a part of a whole class, matches their individual needs. The needs of those who learn more slowly are met as an integral part of the work of the school.
As our pupils come from widely differing ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds, the school has policies covering all aspects of the curriculum. These are aimed at preparing all of them to live in a multicultural society and to recognise and take advantage of the valuable contribution the different cultural backgrounds can make to their education.
On behalf of the children, staff and management, I would like to welcome you to St. James' Primary School Website. This website is intended to give you an idea of the workings of the school, our aims and inspirations, and to help you feel part of our school community. 
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