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

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Learning this term 

 

 Nursery 

Our topic in Nursery in Autumn 2 is Let’s Celebrate! We will be learning about different festivals that you might celebrate with your family, including Bonfire Night, Christmas, Diwali and Eid. We will plan a birthday party for one of our teddy bears and also celebrate World Nursery Rhyme week. As the days grow shorter, we will be exploring and finding out about light and dark.

 Reception 

In Reception this half term our topic is ‘Tasty Tales.’ We will begin by baking gingerbread men to bring our learning of the story of The Gingerbread Man to life. Following this, the children will create their own stories using our Tales Toolkit approach. They will have the chance to sample an array of Asian sweets in order to inspire their new story. Also this half term, the children will be practising for our Nativity performance in December. We can’t wait for you to see your child shine!

 

 

Year 1

Let's go on a journey to the moon with Neil Armstrong and set sail on a voyage around the world with Jean Barrett. We will be joining these two fabulous explorers and investigating how they are significant internationally. What an expedition Lodge will be going on!

Year 2

Ding Dong! Ding Dong!

This term, Year 2 will embark on an exciting journey back in time to explore the dramatic events of the Great Fire of London! As historians, we will be sharpening our inference skills as we investigate the mystery of how the fire started and what might have caused it. We will also dive deep into the past by comparing houses from 1666 with the modern homes we live in today. To add even more intrigue, we will also make connections between modern day events such as the tragic, Grenfell Tower fire of 2017 and the historic Great Fire of London.

Year 3

This term, year 3 will travel back to 2500 BC and explore the wonders of ancient Egypt. They’ll uncover secrets of the afterlife, learn about mummification and Egyptian gods and get creative by creating their own stunning Egyptian jewellery. It's an exciting venture in history packed with discovery, creativity and fun.

 

 

 

Year 4

This term we will be learning about the Rotten Romans. The history of the Romans is an exciting journey through ancient times, where a small city-state called Rome grew into one of the most powerful empires the world has ever known. In Year 4, we will learn how the Romans built impressive cities, roads, and structures, and learn about how they created ideas about law and government that still influence us today. We will be discovering their amazing achievements like the Colosseum and aqueducts.

Year 5

This term we will be studying the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. We will learn and study about their beliefs, religion, settlements, invasion and the monarchy. Whilst learning about the Anglo-Saxons in Year 5. Disaster struck!

The Vikings invaded and have been let loose at Lodge. The Viking tribes from 5B and 5E will battle it out to see who will sail across the tides of the Northern Sea in their Long Boats (made in D.T). Let the battle commence. Which Viking Tribe will be triumphant?

Year 6

SPLASH!!!

Let's explore the five layers of the ocean as well as investigate the benefits and potential dangers of the ocean. Oh my! Is that the remains of the Titanic I can see? Who was Delia McDermott? Did she survive the Titanic disaster? Year 6 will be investigating social inequality on the Titanic and its society at the time.

 

Autumn Curriculum Newsletter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subjects

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  • 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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