Corriculum - Bishop Mazzoldi Primary School

Main Specific Areas

Environtmental Care

Tree Planting Day

Our students joined hands in the recent Tree Planting Initiative. Saplings and small trees were planted to help conserve the environment and protect against climate change.

The skills required for reading and writing are included here. This consists of developing rhyme and a love of the written word. Children share stories, rhymes and poems. They re-tell and perform these to others. Writing skills are developed through giving meaning to marks as they draw, write and paint. Additionally, they are introduced to phonics using the Read Write Inc phonics programme

Mathematics

Theory and Practicals

In this area, children look at numbers and gain an understanding and awareness of number and what that looks like in the real world. They begin the foundations of mathematical application, such as addition and subtraction. Children also investigate shape, space and measure in a variety of ways.

Expressive Arts and Design

CBC and related Studies

In this area of learning, children explore sounds and build repertoires of songs. Children can manipulate materials and explore what happens when they mix various types of media. Roleplay is also developed here by bringing storylines and narratives into their play.

Observation and assessment

CBC and Related Studies

The children build up a ‘Learning Journey’ showing some examples of their work and photographs of some of their other activities, which contribute to the teachers’ assessments of each child. At all times throughout the year parents are invited to contribute to, share and ask about their child’s Learning Journey.

Engish | Reading in School

July 8th, 2023

We are passionate about reading at BMPS. We invest heavily in making sure that the children have the best possible books available to them. We believe that providing greater access to a wide range of brilliantly written, content-appropriate, engaging books is the most effective way of improving standards of receptive and expressive language in children.

The aim of our approach is to expand vocabulary, deepen comprehension, sharpen authorial technique and nurture a love of stories and knowledge. The medium term planning for English lessons is based on quality whole class texts. This drives the learning throughout the term, in comprehension work, grammar focuses and opportunities for writing.

The children have a regular weekly slot to change their home reading book, plus extra slots are available for those enthusiastic readers and devourers of books. We also have a team of committed volunteers who are helping children to develop a love of reading.

At Bishop Mazzoldi Primary School, our intent is that ALL our learners will become confident, fluent writers who are able to use the wide range of writing tools they have accessed and developed whilst on their writing journey with us.

National Tree Planting Day

On entry, our learners are involved in varied activities to develop essential pre-writing skills in line with the Early Learning Goals. There is much focus on developing gross and fine motor skills and strengthening muscles in the arms and fingers. We use ‘Dough Disco’, ‘Funky Fingers’ and many playdough activities to increase muscle strength. Children are also introduced to the individual letters through ‘Kinetic Letters’ and rigorously taught correct formation from the very beginning of their time in school. From the time that children are ready, they are taught to sit with a good posture and are taught to hold a pencil with the correct grip.

Science

Our curriculum develops students’ aspirations so that they strive to be the best that they can be.In all subjects we carefully plan the subject knowledge,skills and vocabulary,coupled with specific Aspire learner skills and character virtues,so that our students have the tools to besuccessful in learning and in life.

Physical Education

We are committed to providing all children with learning opportunities to engage in Physical Education.We inspire and engage children’s interest in sporting activities through a wide range of opportunities including

Communication and Language Development
Physical Development
Two Hours of P.E each week
After school extra curricular clubs activities
Local school games competitions and fixture programme
Lunchtime clubs and lunch leagues
Expressive Arts and Design

*Note: We are currently taking admissions for some grades

Geography Subject Overview

Geographic knowledge and skills form part of the three Prime Areas and four Specific Areas of learning and will be delivered as planned by the Early Years practitioners in line with guidance set out in the Statutory Framework for The Early Years Foundation Stage.

School Life

Our friendly and welcoming environment ensures children settle in quickly to life at our school and make friends. Children are happy and enjoy their time at Manor Way and have access to many extracurricular activities and clubs that allow them to develop personal skills and follow their passions. Learn about life at Manor Way below.

Job Vacancies and Careers

Our school is a fantastic place to work.

Home to over 200 children aged 3 to 11, we have high expectations, are committed to excellence and are constantly striving to improve outcomes for our children. Our aim is for children to be the best they can be in all areas of their life with our school motto being ’Happy and Successful Learners’. Our ethos and outstanding behaviour are shaped by ‘The Manor Way’ and our ‘Aspire Virtues’.

Children here experience a broad and exciting curriculum, they learn, laugh, get muddy and make friends. We expect children to leave Manor Way confident, prepared and ready to excel and succeed at secondary school. Collaboration and building strong partnerships and great relationships with parents and our local community is very important to us and fundamental to our success.

This is a fantastic career opportunity for a committed and energetic teacher with high standards and expectations to join a supportive staff team and a forward thinking and dynamic Trust. As part of Windsor Academy Trust family, we work collaboratively with other WAT schools, supporting each other, developing great practice and our exceptional Aspire curriculum.

Working in collaboration with the Trust we are proactive in developing careers and every member of staff has a personalised pathway with significant opportunities to further their development. Staff have the opportunity to become experts, lead practitioners and future leaders. Join us, it’s exciting!

To unlock students academic and personal potential!