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French
French is currently taught in KeyStage 2.
Music
All children haveweeklymusic lessons and throughoutYear
4, children have tuition in an instrument through theWider
Opportunities scheme.
Physical Education
All children take part in at least two hours of PEweeklyboth
indoors and outdoors. InYear 3 children have swimming
lessons at a local Leisure Centre, andYears 4, 5 and 6 have
the opportunity to attend catch up sessions during the year,
working towards the government requirements for all children
to have the ability to swimat least 25m.
Wewelcome parents and carers to our annual sports day in July.
Environmental Education
Our large playground, extensive fields, woodland, and natural
meadowmean that many aspects of environmental education
take place in our own also have allotmentswhere
the children growfruit andvegetables.
More information about our exciting outdoor learning activities
can be found on ourwebsite.
Emotional Well-being
At Holmes Chapel PrimarySchool we recognise the importance
of emotional wellbeing and howmuch a child’s emotional
health andwellbeing influences their cognitive development
and learning, aswell as their physical and social health and
theirmental wellbeing in adulthood. Our curriculumpositively
promoteswellbeing and resilience.
Educational and Residential visits
Our curriculum is enriched by trips out of school aswell as by
visits to school fromexperts. InYears 4, 5 and 6 the children
have the opportunity to go on a residential trip.
Inclusion
Our Special Educational Needs Coordinatorworkswith the
class teachers, teamof teaching assistants and parents/carers to
provide any additional support needed for childrenwith special
education needs.
We also ensure that ourmore able children are challenged and
extended bywork set in class aswell as having opportunities to
take part in additional learning activities organisedwith other
local schools.
Wework hard to ensure that childrenwith disabilities have
equal access to the curriculumas far as possible. Parentswhose
children have any formof disability are encouraged tomake an
appointment toviewthe school and discuss their child’s needs.
Learning Mentor
Our LearningMentorworkswith staffand parents/carers to
provide additional support for childrenwith social, emotional
and behavioural needs.
Extra Curricular Activities
We provide awidevarietyof extra curricular clubs and activities,
with clubs running before and after school and at lunchtimes.
There are opportunities to sing and play instruments aswell
as privatemusic lessons byvisiting teachers. The school
encourages children to take part in sport and our teams
competewith other local schools in sports such as football (girls
and boys), cross country, netball and boccia. Art, gymnastics,
maths and gardening clubs are also offered.