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Mrs. Pirouet

Townhill Primary School. Curriculum Information. Mrs. Pirouet. Headteacher. The future of education in Scotland. The hope is that all Scottish children become confident individuals successful learners responsible citizens effective contributors to work and society.

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Mrs. Pirouet

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  1. Townhill Primary School • Curriculum Information Mrs. Pirouet Headteacher

  2. The future of education in Scotland The hope is that all Scottish children become • confident individuals • successful learners • responsible citizens • effective contributorsto work and society

  3. The 3-18 curricular subjects • health and wellbeing • literacy • numeracy & mathematics • sciences • social studies • expressive arts • technologies • religious and moral education - RME

  4. New Attainment Levels • Early - pre-school and in primary 1 • First - by end of P4, but earlier for some • Second - by end of P7, but earlier for some • Third - in S1 - S3, but earlier for some • Fourth - fourth level broadly equates to SCQF level 4 • Senior - in S4 - S6, but earlier for some

  5. Progression within a level Secure ..can consistently apply their learning in new and unfamiliar situations The Learner.. Developing ..can consistently apply their learning in new and unfamiliar situations Consolidating ..is undertaking more challenging learning in …

  6. For example…

  7. Where are we at Townhill? • Health & Wellbeing • Social Subjects • Numeracy • Literacy • Science • Assessment is for Learning • Drama

  8. Townhill Developments 2011/12 • ICT – across learning / wireless laptops • GLOW & Expresso • Art • RME • Music • Numeracy – improving teaching & mental maths • Literacy – improving teaching & reading skills • Monitoring of teaching & learning

  9. Learning out of school • Homework is set in all classes • Homework can vary – flexible in each class / teacher choice • Homework diaries P3-7 • Sign homework/ diary or reading card / diary – check bag & help them to get into a routine. • Reading • Phonics • Spelling • Prepared talks • Project / RME research • Number sheets / textbook / times tables

  10. Composite Classes • Classes organised by age and gender. • All classes planned for at beginning of each term. • Aim to ensure continuity of experiences and outcomes whether P2/3 or P3 or P1/2. • Teaching approaches may differ but outcomes are the same. • Teachers teach in ability groups no matter which class children are in. • Teachers can be flexible in their teaching of outcomes – not always textbook based or the same as other classes.

  11. Reporting to parents • Parent Interviews • Learning Log & Evidence Folder • End of Session Report

  12. End of Session Report The reporting format is same across Fife. Parents will be informed of levels in literacy & numeracy - • Early, First, Second, Third etc • These levels will be in learning logs Parents will be informed of coverage of level - • Developing, Consolidating or Secure • These words will be used in learning logs Progress & effort /application in literacy, numeracy & health & wellbeing and written comments will be provided. Computer format only allows two lines to comment. General progress will be indicated by ticking boxes in all other curricular areas.

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