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Swavesey Primary School
Middle Watch, Swavesey, CB24 4RN, UK Cambridge
Tel. 0195-4273312
www: http://www.swavesey.cambs.sch.uk/e-mail:office@swavesey.cambs.sch.uk
PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Drama Club
- Dance Club
- Gym Club
- School Choir
- Recorders
- CIMA tuition
- Gymnastics Club


Our School

We feel that it is important to re state the aims of the school, since these are fundamental to the work that has been carried out on your behalf.

Our School aims to:
  • Create a warm, stimulating and imaginative environment through which all children, regardless of sex, academic ability, social or ethnic grouping, are able to achieve their full potential and enjoy their learning.
  • Care for and value the children.
  • Provide security and stability for all children through a disciplined environment based on consistency and fairness.
  • Encourage in the children a sense of responsibility towards themselves and their surroundings and an awareness of the need for courtesy and consideration for others.
  • Provide appropriate and well maintained equipment and materials, which promotes a continuity of approach towards learning.
  • Establish and maintain a close dialogue with parents and the community.
  • Provide an education that caters for the special needs of all the children in its care, sometimes with the help of outside agencies.
  • Provide a broad, relevant, challenging and practical curriculum, which encourages the intellectual, physical, social and spiritual growth of each child.

CLUBS

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As another school year starts, many after-school clubs are in full swing once again...

Drama Club runs on Wednesdays after school and is open to Year 6 

 

Dance Club run independently by Gail Henry is held in the School Hall on Thursdays, different times for different abilities/ages.

 

Gym Club run independently by Cambridgeshire Schools Gymnastics Club on Tuesdays after school (Years 1 - 6).

 

Music Clubs

At Swavesey we have a good musical tradition and try to open our musical clubs to as many children as possible.

Whole School Choir will restart after Christmas

Recorders - any child in Year 2 or above may learn the recorder in school. Lessons begin after October half term - see Mrs Cooke for more information

CIMA tuition takes place at school. Woodwind, brass and cello lessons are currently offered.

School Football club for Years 5 & 6 every Wednesday after school - 

Premier Soccer Football for Year 1-3 pupils -  every Thursday after school

Badminton Club for Year 6 every Monday after school

Tag Rugby after school on Tuesdays 

 

Cricket club during the Summer Term

Netball Club is open to Years 5 & 6 and takes place on a Friday

CURRICULUM

English

During their years at Swavesey Primary School the children will be encouraged to develop their language abilities in the four key areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The main aims are to increase the children's fluency in spoken and written language for a wide range of purposes, and to develop their understanding and critical appreciation of the language of literature and of daily life. Much of the teaching of English is contained within a daily teaching period called the ‘Literacy Hour’, as part of the National Literacy Strategy.

 

Speaking and Listening

 

It may seem to many parents that children already speak effectively before they come to school - and indeed this is generally true. Oral language comes naturally to most children, but there is a continued need for development and improvement. Most of the talking young children take part in within the home is casual, and if they forget what they wanted to say, or fail to make themselves clear, then there is usually someone who can help them to be understood. As they get older we encourage children to put longer and more complex units of speech together, and to select a vocabulary and style that is appropriate to the occasion.

 

A vital part of growth and personal development is learning to be a good listener. The children will experience listening to one another and to many adults from inside and outside of school. They will be helped to understand the increasingly complex speech used by adults and regularly encouraged to take part in small group and class discussions. They will also learn to plan and present information, taking into account the ideas and opinions of others.

 

 

 

Reading

 

The ability to read is crucial to a child's progress and we take pride in our high standards at Swavesey Primary School. We seek to foster in every child the ability to read both for enjoyment and for information. This includes the ability to skim and scan textbooks and works of reference for information and to understand fully what has been read. The vital foundation of this process is laid in the early years at school by using a variety of approaches such as teaching phonics and word recognition.

 

As the children progress, the emphasis changes from learning to read, to reading to learn. Reading for pleasure continues at each child's level, whilst extension activities encourage them to read for a variety of purposes. The essential skills of research and information gathering are developed in this way.

 

Parents can give tremendous support to their children by demonstrating the enjoyment they themselves derive from reading and by taking every opportunity to stress just how important reading is. It is from this positive attitude to reading both at home and in school that successful reading habits will grow. (See section on Homework)

 

The main reading scheme used in Key Stage 1 is the 'Oxford Reading Tree’, which is supported, where necessary, by a variety of additional material.

 

 


Writing

 

Learning to write is a much more deliberate and painstaking process than learning to speak. There are many things to consider all at the same time. In the early stages of development children will be learning how to hold a variety of writing implements; they will learn which symbol represents which sound and the rules for combining these sounds together to build words correctly; they will learn about the construction of sentences and the correct use of punctuation; they will be learning the importance of writing legibly; they will be thinking about what they want to write and the most appropriate way of writing it.

 

As the children progress they learn to produce 'first copies' in draft form. They are taught to appraise and refine their writing, and also to evaluate and comment on the writing of others. Producing high quality writing is a complex process, and thus it may require a lot of time.

 

As they develop their writing style, we want children to be able to learn to use English freely, accurately, creatively and with quality of expression.

 

Mathematics

 

Our main aim is to give the children the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to use mathematics confidently in everyday life, or as a basis for further study. This means much more than just 'doing sums' or being able to manipulate numbers and symbols, although these are important.

 

The children will be introduced to mathematics through a variety of practical activities.  Handling different resources and the structured use of the immediate school environment will help the children gain essential concepts. Practising and developing skills progressively more complex skills will lead to a sound understanding of mathematical thinking and computation. Throughout, the children are encouraged to use acquired skills and knowledge in a variety of problem solving and investigative activities.

 

The National Numeracy Strategy, with its strong emphasis on the skills of mental calculation, is central to our teaching of mathematics. Where relevant it is supported by using the Heinemann  Mathematics scheme and other useful published materials.


Science

 

All children experience a broad, balanced, continuous science curriculum. This covers work on living things and their environment; materials and their uses; the Earth in space; forces; electricity and light; and sound. Science work is linked closely with other areas of the curriculum, particularly English, mathematics, ICT and design technology. Certain areas of health education are covered through our science studies, notably the effects of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse.

 

Through first hand experience, the children will develop the skills of scientific investigation. These include observation, planning, predicting, measuring, fair testing and hypothesising. The positive attitudes necessary to achieve success in science are also taught through investigative work e.g. curiosity, perseverance and self-evaluation.

 

In addition to our plentiful supply of praticatical science resources, the school has a conservation area where living things can be studied in a natural environment. Day visits are also organised to support topic work in science e.g. to Norwich Science Museum

ORGANIZATION

Swavesey Primary School is currently organised into nine mixed ability classes. Children of approximately the same age are taught together. In order to keep classes to a manageable size, it is necessary at times for children to be placed in mixed year-group classes. When this happens, children continue to work at the level appropriate to their age and ability.

 

The hours spent on teaching, exclusive of registration and daily acts of worship, are as follows:-

 

                        Key Stage One (Infants)                 22 hours each week

                        Key Stage Two (Juniors)                      23 hours and 30 minutes

UNIFORM

It is hoped that all parents will support us in our view that every child should wear our school uniform. We feel that it enhances a feeling of pride, belonging and ownership of our school. On a practical note it makes a busy parents life much easier, as it removes the discussion and competition that can surround what to wear each day. Our uniform is an attractive and versatile, giving some scope for individuality whilst not being too demanding on the pocket.

 

Some items of uniform, notably our school sweatshirt, cardigan and jogsuits are available through the school office.

 

The uniform is:-                                               

            grey/dark trousers or shorts                               white blouses, shirts or polo-shirts

            grey skirts or tunics                                           red/white gingham or similar dress

            red sweatshirt, pullover or cardigan                   polo shirts or T-shirts

 

We ask that all items of children's uniform and P.E. kit are clearly named.

 

Art Shirts

 

To protect clothing when your child is painting or modelling an adult's shirt with the sleeves cut back makes an ideal artist's smock.

 

P.E. Kit

 

It is essential that children have a change of clothing for P.E.

 

Indoors:- The children need a pair of shorts, gym skirt or leotard, a T- shirt (not too big or outrageous), plimsolls or trainers.

 

Outdoors:- The children need a pair of shorts or gym skirt, a T-shirt and a pair of training type shoes.  For cold weather a tracksuit or extra jumper may be worn.

 

If children play football for the school or join the football club they will need a pair of football boots and shin pads. For swimming, the children in Key Stage Two require a swimming costume, towel and a plastic bag.  

Other Equipment

Books, pens and pencils are all provided. Older children may like to have felt tips, pencils and crayons in a case of their own. Children in Year 6 are encouraged to buy and use a good quality fountain pen. (Please note that the children are not allowed to write with biro in school).



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