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CURRICULUM POLICY AT GIDEA PARK COLLEGE
ART AND DESIGN AIM :- To develop and stimulate the creativity and imagination of pupils. To provide visual, tactile and sensory experiences enabling children to make their own interpretation of the world around them, using colour, form, texture and pattern to express what they see. Through art activities they learn to make informed judgements relating to aesthetic and practical decisions so they may become actively involved in shaping environments. They should also explore and interpret works of artists, craftsmen and designers, both in contemporary and earlier times and from all cultures, thus they should acquire understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts. ENGLISH AIM:- The teaching of English, in all aspects, is of paramount importance. It is the policy of the school to ensure that every pupil learns to express her/himself clearly in both spoken and written English. It is believed that this subject determines the ultimate level of success attained by our pupils in later life and therefore it holds a prime position in our Curriculum. All elements of the National Curriculum are covered, as laid out in the LCP material used throughout the school. GEOGRAPHY AIM :- To develop a knowledge and understanding of place on a local, regional and global scale, of the interconnections between places, of the significance of location, of human and physical environments, of people/environment relationships, and of the causes and consequences of change. HISTORY AIM :- To develop children's awareness of the past upon which their lives are founded. To introduce them to what is involved in understanding and interpreting the past and what they can learn from it. LATIN AIM :- To introduce those pupils moving on to Public Schools at 11+ to the Latin language, its vocabulary and basic grammar so that they are not disadvantaged when joining year groups from other Preparatory Schools which have already received a basic introduction. MATHS AIM :- That children are able to gain the basic skills in all areas of the subject to enable them to become confident and competent in using their mathematical knowledge in mental and mechanical calculations and be able to apply such knowledge in problem solving and in every day life situations. MUSIC AIM : To introduce children to different styles of music and to form their own opinions about musical quality. As an integral part of culture, past and present, it should provide opportunities for all pupils to share musical experiences, to understand an relate to others forging important links between home, school and the wider world. The teaching of music develops pupils' listening skills and should enable personal expression, reflection and emotional development. Finally, it should encourage active involvement in music making, both individual and communal and increase both self discipline and creativity. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AIM :- At Gidea Park College physical education is viewed as an integral part of our curriculum. Each pupil should develop his/her physical competence and confidence and use these to perform in a range of activities. Physical Education provides opportunities for pupils to be creative, competitive and to face up to challenges as individuals and in groups and teams. It is hoped that it promotes positive attitudes towards active and healthy lifestyles. P.S.H.E AND CITIZENSHIP AIM :- To allow children, within the classroom environment, to discuss issues relating to personal relationships, community involvement and political awareness. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AIM :- Within our diverse community we develop the children's understanding of the similarities between the teachings of the World's major faiths without compromising the beliefs fostered within their homes. However, as stated in our Prospectus, and later emphasised during interviews, the School has a close connection with our Parish Church . We hold an annual Carol Service there and the Vicar regularly conducts School Assemblies. VERBAL REASONING AIM :- To introduce and encourage the habit of approaching problem solving in an accurate, speedy and logical manner in order to ensure those pupils entered for selection procedures are well equipped to do so.
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