Lodge Primary School

Curriculum

At Lodge, we encourage our pupils to share and value others because of their uniqueness, whilst celebrating and appreciating difference in our school community. Our children are encouraged to be active, responsible team players who care about each other and all members of our society.

Through our curriculum, all of our children are encouraged to be enthusiastic and curious, take ownership of their learning and be fully engaged children with a lifelong love of learning. Our aim is to provide our pupils with a rich, broad and balanced curriculum which equips them with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be successful in life. Children at Lodge are encouraged to have high aspirations and pursue their dreams. We seek to inspire pupils by linking their learning with the world of work and higher education. 

We use a range of local and national resources and schemes to help us underpin a curriculum which is designed for all, despite different starting points. We recognise the importance of core curriculum skills throughout our foundation curriculum and where possible we teach lessons in a cross-curricular way. Throughout our curriculum, we make best use of assessment information to enable our pupils to reach goals and beyond through challenge from adults, their peers and themselves. 

Our curriculum features many enrichment experiences and children are provided with lessons where they get to express their ideas and learning through arts. We aim also to take your child out of the classroom to enhance their learning experience whenever possible. We do this by organising trips and enrichment opportunities. 

Whole School Curriculum Overview

 

whole school curriculum folder 2023 24.pdf

 

 

 

Learning this term 

 

 Nursery 

Our Topic for Summer 2 in Nursery is ‘Our Wonderful World’. We will be learning all about Our Wonderful World – the places people live and the different types of homes they live in. We will be looking at nature around us and finding out about how plants grow. We will also take a look under the sea and find out about what we might see.

 Reception 

The Natural World: In Reception this half term, we are learning about our beautiful world, particularly about growth and change in nature. To bring our learning to life we have real life caterpillars to help us learn about the butterfly life-cycle, a visit from the animal man to help us learn about exotic creatures and their habitats and we are planting sunflower seeds to observe growth over time. Reception will also learn about other countries and compare and contrast them to where we live. Finally, we will investigate how we can improve our local area by recycling more and considering the use of plants and flowers to improve the health of the environment. 

 

Year 1

This term’s topic in Year 1 is Turrets and Tiaras! We will be studying the British Monarchy, identifying features of castles and even seeing one up close, on our trip in April, to Warwick Castle. We shall be comparing monarchs and their royal homes around the UK.

Year 2

In year 2 we have launched our topic 'Oh I do like to be beside the seaside'. We shall be comparing holidays from the past to holidays nowadays using different historical sources such as pictures and postcards. We will be learning where there are different seaside locations and what makes them special. We will make Punch and Judy puppets as part of DT and will be creating seaside prints as part of art. We are also going to be visiting Barry Island in Wales.

Year 3

During the summer term, Year 3 will be learning all about the Ancient Greeks. We will look into what Greeks did in their daily life, what gods they believed in and how they have impacted Britain today. Year 3 will also get the opportunity to design and create their very own Greek pots and experience a memorable day with a Greek Expert.

 

 

 

Year 4

Our topic this term is chocolate, mainly focusing on the Mayans. To launch our topic, we will be making Mayan headdresses. We will also be visiting Cadbury World and exploring the history of chocolate making as well as finding out more about the Mayans. Throughout the summer term, we will be exploring the Mayan civilisation using a range of sources. We will discover who the Mayans were, how they lived and what their legacy was.

Year 5

Get ready to step back in time to World War II, a time filled with heroes, challenges, and big changes! In Year 5, we explore this amazing part of history.  Children will learn to explore the causes, key events, and lasting impacts of this global conflict. Through fun games, exciting stories, and local sources, we'll discover how people lived during this time and why it's so important to understand our history.

So, grab your gear and let's embark on an amazing adventure to uncover the secrets of World War II together!

Year 6

Who's your hero? Maybe it's a relative, a friend or even a fictional character. Come along with us and step behind the door of Hogwarts. Discover the true heroes who helped Harry Potter escape the burdensome life of living with the ruthless Dursleys!

 

Summer Curriculum Newsletter

 

Spring Curriculum Newsletter 

 

 

 

Subjects

Curriculum-Gallery (ID 1000)

  • Art

    Art

    At Lodge Primary School, we are committed to providing an ‘arts rich curriculum’ for our pupils. Art and design is a key area of our curriculum and plays an important role in providing a creative outlet where children can express themselves and think freely.

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  • Computing

    Computing

    The intent of our Computing curriculum is to deliver a curriculum which is accessible to all and that will maximise the outcomes for every child so that are digitally literate using information and technology, allowing them to be active participants for future work within the digital world.

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  • Design and Technology

    Design and Technology

    At Lodge Primary, we are committed to providing a curriculum that stimulates curiosity, imagination and creativity.

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  • English

    English

    At Lodge Primary School, English and the teaching of English is the foundation of our curriculum. Teachers make sure the content is relevant and stimulating by delivering through themes and topics. Our main aim is to ensure every single child becomes primary literate and progresses in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. 

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  • French

    French

    The intent of our French curriculum is to deliver a curriculum which is accessible to all and one that will maximize the outcomes for every child so that they are exposed to a new language and different cultures.

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  • Geography

    Geography

    At Lodge Primary school, our Geography teaching aims to help children to make sense of the world around them by finding out about the physical and natural world.

    We aim to encourage children to use their curiosity to explore places, people and the environment.

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  • History

    History

    The intent of our History curriculum is to deliver a curriculum which is accessible to all and that will maximise the outcomes for every child so that they know more, remember more and understand more.

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  • Mathematics

    Mathematics

    The intent of our maths curriculum is to develop a deep understanding, confidence and competence in maths which is accessible to all.

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  • Music

    Music

    Our intent at Lodge Primary school is to provide a high-quality music education that is inclusive, engaging, and inspires a lifelong love and appreciation for music in all our pupils.

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  • Physical Education

    Physical Education

    We help motivate children to participate in a variety of sports through quality teaching that is engaging and fun.

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  • PSHE

    PSHE

    At Lodge Primary school, our bespoke Lodge PSHE Life Skills curriculum has been designed specifically with our pupils in mind. Our broad curriculum helps our children to become healthy, independent and responsible citizens of a diverse society and helps prepare our pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences for now and later life.

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  • Religious Education

    Religious Education

    At Lodge Primary School, we aim to develop children’s skills of enquiry, reasoned argument and reflection. We are a multi-faith school and offer a rich and varied curriculum to reflect this.

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  • Science

    Science

    Our science curriculum at Lodge delivers a high-quality science education that provides the foundations for understanding the world through biology, chemistry and physics. Through building up a body of knowledge and concepts, we want all children to develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena.

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