This page contains information about how the Foundation Subjects are taught at
All children at Holy Trinity participate in an average of two hours physical education per week. The curriculum is divided into the different areas of gymnastics, athletics, invasion games, net and wall games, striking and fielding games, fundamentals, swimming and dance.
In EYFS and Year 1, we prioritise FUNdamental movement (agility, balance, co-ordination) and the development of proficient and effective movement. This is taught through a range of carefully designed games and practices. Dance, gymnastics and athletics are explicitly taught in these year groups.
In Years 2 to 6, we begin to build systematically on children's effective movement skills by introducing them to a wide range of physical activity and sports. This provides them with opportunities to think and work tactically and strategically in a physical sense.
In addition to this, swimming tuition is offered to all children in Year 4 and Year 5. The school organises further lessons for this children who are not able to safely, competently and confidently swim 25 metres by the end of Year 6.
Our aim is for all children to enjoy physical education, to become proficient movers and to develop a secure personal and social skills such as teamwork, reflection and leadership skills through engagement in a well-designed and effectively taught programme of study.
All children in Key Stage 2 at Holy Trinity have a weekly French lesson and we aim that the children should become engaged with both French language and culture in a fun way through lively games, activities and songs.
The language elements is introduced initially through listening and speaking, before moving on to the written word. Topics include: greetings, colours, pets, the weather and food. Starting off with basic words and phrases in lower Key Stage 2, the children can become confident in expressing their own opinions as well as being able to, in the upper years, read and write simple sentences and paragraphs in French.
At Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, music is valued as a powerful and unique form of communication that may influence the way pupils think, feel and act. As a vehicle for personal expression, it promotes emotional development, encourages creativity and thereby makes a valuable contribution to the wider curriculum. It builds self respect and supports developing self control and positive social attitudes.
The teaching of Music is carried out through the well-established and respected Charanga resource. This, alongside our expertise and wide range of music instruments, enables children to listen to, create, play, perform and enjoy a wide range of music.
Art and Design
At Holy Trinity, our Art & Design curriculum encourages all children to develop their creativity and imagination. We actively develop a wide range of skills across the key stages to build on control of materials, tools and techniques. We aim for our children to become more confident in exploring different techniques and processes to communicate what they see, feel and think. We also give children the opportunities to experience the roles and purposes of Art and Design in different times and cultures as well as develop their awareness of great artists, designers and architects.
From Year Two onwards, every child has their own sketchbook to record their ideas and inspirations. We have annual Key Stage Art Days for children to work independently or as part of a group in order to produce a range of artwork which is displayed around our school. In addition, we provide opportunities throughout the year for the children to work with art and design specialists.
At Holy Trinity, we encourage and enable our children to become innovative and inspirational designers! We develop their designing and making skills by supporting their technical knowledge and their understanding of processes and techniques. Our children are shown ways in which they can plan and evaluate their products as well as develop, investigate and communicate their ideas. Across the key stages, our children develop the ability to create high-quality products as well as understand about the modern world and how we live and work within it. Over time, they become more adept with transferring subject skills such as Maths, Science, Art and Computing to support their planning, designing, making and evaluating process.
The children also develop their Cooking and Nutritional knowledge and understanding through Design and Technology. Children learn where food comes from and how it is grown. They develop their understanding of food processes and food groups. All year groups develop skills in food preparation and use a wide range of ingredients to support planning, designing and making healthy recipes.