• ADT
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
• English
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
• French
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
• Geography
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
• History
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
• ICT
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
• Latin
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
• Maths
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
• Music
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
• PSHE
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
• R.S.
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8
• Science
  • Year 3
  • Year 4
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
  • Year 8

Prebendal School Outline of Syllabi

ADT

Year 3

Michaelmas Term

• Pattern and colour, mark making, line and shape
• Use of sketchbooks
• Drawing using coloured pencils and painting with block and ready-mix paints
• Autumnal studies from nature and imagination
• Primary and secondary colours and mixing
• Printmaking using polyprint, ink trays and rollers
• Christmas craftwork in clay and wood

Lent Term

• Organic paper and fabric collages: cutting and joining skills
• Pattern picture using batik technique on fabric
• Design and make a puzzle using paper and card

Summer Term

• Coil and pinch pots in clay: clowns, gargoyles and masks
• Simple woodwork marking out and cutting straight lines to make a puzzle, making a frame

Where appropriate starting points for work will link with class room topics, e.g. Victorians, Africa/Kenya

Year 4

Michaelmas Term

• Pattern and colour in nature
• Use of sketchbooks
• Observational drawing using coloured pencils and paints
• Enlarging the image to develop an abstract painting using ready mix/powder paints
• Counter change and textured paintings, collages in paper and fabric

Lent Term

• Design and print a fabric for a cushion cover, printing with a block on a dyed background
• Design and make a wooden toy

Summer Term

• Clay reliefs and slab work
• Design and make a toy in wood (e.g. pull-along)

Year 5

Michaelmas Term

• Drawing from observation, imagination and memory using pencils, chalks and pastels
• Use of sketchbooks
• Drawing faces and portraits
• Continuous tone
• The colour wheel, warm and cool colours
• Mixed media collage, weaving
• Christmas crafts

Lent Term

Nets, boxes, decoration and embellishment: creating a gift box. Design and make a shopping bag.

Summer Term

• Monoprints using two colours
• Portraits and faces, masks and totem poles using found materials and paper mache
• Clay bowls and vessels
• Design and make an electronic badge

Year 6

Michaelmas Term

• Drawing and painting from observation, imagination and memory
• Use of sketchbooks
• Camouflage pattern and colour studies
• Printmaking using masks and templates
• Structures and shelters in wood, using frames

Lent Term

Mixed media collage, clay relief and batik wall hanging. Cutting and bending plastics with the strip heater to make a picture frame. Clay vessels using slips and glazes.

Summer Term

• Figure drawing and painting, portraits, expressions and features
• Group and individual work making puppet theatre, puppets and backdrops for puppet plays (with English Department)

Year 7

Michaelmas Term

• Drawing, painting and printmaking from observation, reference and imagination
• Use of sketchbooks
• Still life exercises, composition and perspective
• Pop Art studies looking at the work of Roy Lichtenstein : printmaking, using cuts outs, masks and overdrawing
• Claywork using slips and glazes

Lent Term

Designing for textiles project: batik, tie dye. Design and make a mirror frame and clock from material of choice.

Summer Term

3D creations/figures from nature using armatures and paper mache. Ceramics work. Design and make a cam toy with wood.

Year 8

Michaelmas Term

• Drawing and painting from observation, reference and imagination

Use of sketchbooks

Pallant House Gallery visit

Pop Art studies as reference for self portraits: screen prints, using cuts outs, acetate overlays and enhancing photographic images

Lent Term

Designing and painting on acrylic with glass paints using references in the Cathedral, Chagall window, Piper tapestry etc as a starting point. Create and paint a ceramic tile design.

Summer Term

• Technology: Designing, making and marketing a healthy cereal bar from costing through to sale including market research, wrapper design and advertising
• Own project choice in textiles, clay, woodwork etc

The above plan is not a rigid schedule. Weekly planning will allow for flexibility across the projects and processes to encourage individual creativity and extension work.
Where appropriate ADT work will link with other subject areas, e.g. English, Science, ICT.

English

By its very nature, English is a cumulative subject; that is, the skills taught at the earliest level are constantly reinforced and built upon. Repetition of basic skills is a necessary part of the teaching, whilst new concepts, e.g. in punctuation and grammar, are introduced at a level conducive to the age and learning ability of the pupils.

Year 3

Reading

The development of reading is carefully organised, with each pupil's progress closely monitored by the use of a school/home reading log. Pupils will follow a reading scheme at an appropriate level and develop comprehension skills through a range of extension activities. Pupils are helped to choose books from the Class and Chichester libraries. A range of texts are available for class and group shared reading activities. Text Level Work Pupils will be encouraged to read and write for a range of purposes and audiences. During the year, the pupils will:

• Read stories and poetry from different genres and cultures
• Focus on story settings and characterisation and develop the use of setting and characterisation in own stories
• Plan and write stories with a good overall structure
• Write recounts of personal or class experiences
• Experiment with different poetic forms
• Read information books on topics of interest and develop reference and information gathering skills
• Identify key features of information and instructional texts and begin to present and organise own writing appropriately
• Write letters for different purposes

Grammar and punctuation

Basic sentence structure and punctuation are covered, and pupils' previous knowledge of nouns, adjectives and verbs is consolidated and extended. Pupils will begin to use the conventions of writing dialogue in stories, use commas for lists and indicating pauses in sentences, learn about different types of sentence and construct sentences using a range of connectives.

Handwriting and spelling

Handwriting is taught by regular formal practice, the majority being done in pencil. Spelling is taught by focusing on particular letter patterns and spelling rules. Each week pupils will learn about a rule or pattern and use various strategies and extension activities to consolidate learning. Lists of words will be issued and tested each week.

Year 4

Reading

Reading age tests are administered in the Michaelmas Term
Where necessary, pupils will continue with the reading scheme used in Year 3. All pupils are encouraged to select their personal reading from the school and Chichester libraries. Pupils are asked to keep a 'reading diary', which is regularly monitored by both the teacher and parents.
Plays are read from a variety of texts.
The 'class reader' is largely teacher led/read for shared reading experience, but also provides a springboard for creative writing, comprehension work and oral responses. The selection of texts includes:

• The Firework-maker's Daughter
• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
• My Friend Walte
• The Sheep-Pig
• The Wreck of the Zanzibar
• Matilda

Writing

There is a revision of and consolidation of all basic grammar and punctuation work covered in the First Form. In creative work, in addition to narrative writing, emphasis is given to accurate description and close observation. Pupils will be taught to write for a range of purposes and audiences, for example to inform, to instruct to persuade or to discuss. Some writing exercises will be done on a cross-curricular basis with Humanities. Handwriting continues to be taught formally. Spelling lists are set for regular learning. Spelling Age tests are administered at the beginning of the Michaelmas and Summer terms.

Speaking and Listening

Oral work is naturally integrated into the work in hand, although pupils will be encouraged to prepare short speeches to be delivered to the class. In Drama sessions, the basic elements of mime, movement and clarity of speech are taught, using a wide variety of stimuli.
By its very nature, English is a cumulative subject; that is, the skills taught at the earliest level are constantly reinforced and built upon. Repetition of basic skills is a necessary part of the teaching, whilst new concepts, e.g. in punctuation and grammar, are introduced at a level conducive to the age and learning ability of the pupils.

Year 5

Reading

Reading age tests are administered in the Michaelmas Term
All pupils are encouraged to select their personal reading from the school and Chichester libraries. Pupils are asked to keep a 'reading diary', which is regularly monitored by both the teacher and parents.
Plays are read from a variety of texts.
The 'class reader' is teacher led/read for shared reading experience and pupils reinforce the skills of reading aloud with meaning. It also provides a springboard for creative writing, comprehension work and oral responses. The selection of texts includes:

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
• The Silver Sword
• Kensuke's Kingdom
• The Butterfly Lion
• Seasons of Splendour
• Boy

Grammar
A thorough revision of all grammar and punctuation so far covered is undertaken. The correct use of speech marks is developed. The different uses of the apostrophe are revised and extended. Writing Essay writing takes on a more formal format and the length of pieces is gradually increased. Subject matter is largely narrative. Poetry is part of the overall creative process. Comprehension exercises are set regularly. Letter writing and report writing are integrated into the overall scheme of written work.
Spelling Age tests are administered at the beginning of the Michaelmas and Summer terms. Speaking and Listening Oral work is naturally integrated into the work in hand through group or class discussion. There will opportunities for more formal talks to be prepared and delivered to the class.
In Drama sessions, skills will be further developed, the emphasis being on effective communication using a variety of activities, including role play, improvisation and interviews.
The pupils will sit the most recent 11+ Common Entrance papers for their end of year examinations.
By its very nature, English is a cumulative subject; that is, the skills taught at the earliest level are constantly reinforced and built upon. Repetition of basic skills is a necessary part of the teaching, whilst new concepts, e.g. in punctuation and grammar, are introduced at a level conducive to the age and learning ability of the pupils.

Year 6

Reading

Reading age tests are administered in the Michaelmas Term
All pupils are encouraged to select their personal reading from the school and Chichester libraries. Pupils are asked to keep a 'reading review book', which is regularly monitored by both the teacher and parents.
Plays are read from a variety of texts.
The 'class reader' is read for shared reading experience and pupils reinforce the skills of reading aloud with meaning. It also provides a springboard for creative writing, comprehension work and oral responses. The selection of texts includes:

• I Am David
• Goodnight Mister Tom
• The Snakestone
• Truckers
• The Burston School Strike (Play)
• The Demon Headmaster (Play)

Comprehension work is geared to the needs of the Common Entrance requirements where more inferential responses are required.

Writing

In all written work undertaken, the build up towards Common Entrance examinations begins, recognising that some pupils will be aiming towards 11+ CE or other entrance examinations to chosen schools. Language skills undergo a thorough revision and are extended, particularly in relation to sentence structure and paragraphing. Essay writing takes into account the differing styles in narrative, descriptive and discursive pieces. Other forms of writing, such as reports, reviews, poetry and play scripts are introduced. In the Summer Term the English and ADT departments work on a cross-curricular basis to create puppet plays for performance. Spelling Age tests are administered at the beginning of the Michaelmas and Summer terms.

Speaking and Listening

Oral work is naturally integrated into the work in hand through group or class discussion. There will opportunities for formal talks to be prepared and delivered to the class. In Drama sessions, skills will be further developed, the emphasis being on movement and effective communication using a variety of activities, including role play, improvisation, interviews and use of play scripts. The pupils will sit a paper based on the standard of the former 12+ Common Entrance for their end of year examinations.
By its very nature, English is a cumulative subject; that is, the skills taught at the earliest level are constantly reinforced and built upon. Repetition of basic skills is a necessary part of the teaching, whilst new concepts, e.g. in punctuation and grammar, are introduced at a level conducive to the age and learning ability of the pupils.

Year 7

Reading

Reading age tests are administered in the Michaelmas Term
All pupils are encouraged to select their personal reading from the school and Chichester libraries.
Plays are read from a variety of texts.
The 'class reader' is read for shared reading experience and forms the basis of literary study in preparation for the literature paper at 13+ CE. It also provides a springboard for creative writing, comprehension work and oral responses. The selection of texts includes:

• Fireweed
• The Wheel of Surya
• Pig in the Middle
• The Wheel of Surya
• Holes
• The Labyrinth (Play)

Writing Much of the written work will be geared to the requirements of Common Entrance Examinations and the pupils will become widely familiar with the format and content of the examination papers. Revision of all language skills is continued and a mastery of all the technical skills (spelling, punctuation, paragraphing, syntax) is aimed at. Writing: Essay writing, in all its forms, is further developed. Other forms of writing will include formal letters, reports, summaries, reviews, playscripts and poetry.
Comprehension work is further refined, using CE formats (although not exclusively) as the basis for the work.
Spelling Age tests are administered at the beginning of the Michaelmas and Summer terms. Speaking and Listening
Oral work is not part of the CE syllabus, but is considered an important element in the teaching of English at this level. Discussion, particularly concerning a literary text being studied, and debating are part of the overall programme. This is the last year of formal Drama lessons, and all skills previously learned will be applied, particularly in the exploration of texts being studied. Confidence in personal presentation is aimed at.
The pupils will sit the most recent 13+ Common Entrance examination papers at the end of the school year. By its very nature, English is a cumulative subject; that is, the skills taught at the earliest level are constantly reinforced and built upon. Repetition of basic skills is a necessary part of the teaching, whilst new concepts, e.g. in punctuation and grammar, are introduced at a level conducive to the age and learning ability of the pupils.

Year 8

For most pupils, this is their final year in the school during which the main concern is preparation for 13+ Common Entrance Examination, Public School Scholarship or other Entrance Examination. Consolidation of all language skills is continued and integrated into the various written tasks. Essay writing in its various forms, formal letters, reports, summaries, playscripts and poetry are all undertaken. The 13+ Common Entrance Examination in English comprises 2 papers:
Paper 1 - Reading (Non-fiction and poetry)
Paper 2 - Writing (Short essay and responses to studied literature)

Comprehension work is extended, largely using previously set CE papers (although not exclusively).
Literary work undertaken is geared towards the requirements for Paper 2 of the 13+ CE Examination. For the studied literature section of Paper 2, the topic this year is 'Conflict'; the main texts studied for this will be "Private Peaceful" by Michael Morpurgo, and "The Tulip Touch" by Anne Fine. A wide variety of poetry will be studied in preparation for Section B of the first paper.
Those pupils entered for Public School Scholarship Examinations will largely follow the CE course, although work will often be set on an individual basis. They will be familiarised with the format, style and content of the papers set by the school for which they are entered, and thus gain confidence in dealing with them.
Spelling Age tests are administered at the beginning of the Michaelmas and Summer terms.
Personal reading is encouraged at all times, and pupils are given the opportunity to select their choice of reading from the school and Chichester libraries.
Oral work is not part of the CE syllabus, but is considered an important element in the teaching of English at this level. Discussion, particularly concerning a literary text being studied, and debating are part of the overall programme. In the final part of the year, when all public examinations have been completed, the pupils may be introduced to a wider range of literature, including Shakespeare, and will be encouraged to widen and hone their creative skills. Drama will be reintroduced into the syllabus at this stage.

French

Year 3

This year, we will be learning language associated with the following topics:

• Meeting and greeting
• Classroom language
• Colours
• Numbers 1-31
• Weather Expressions
• Holes
• Weather Expressions
• Parts of the body
• Age and birthdays
• Days of the week
• Months of the year
• Places in a town
• Saying where you live
• Talking about pets
• Likes and dislikes
• Members of the family
• Talking about pastimes
• Countries of the world
• Types of transport
• Talking about holidays and travel
  

A change in focus for Year 4, as compared to work in Year 3, is learning to spell language. French prep every week will be learning for a simple written vocabulary test, which will take place almost every week, on Wednesdays. This year, we will learn to spell certain words associated with the topics listed below:

• Numbers 1-31
• Expressing likes and dislikes and asking others about their likes and dislikes
• Classroom Commands e.g. Look at me!
• Days of the week and months of the year
• Words for family members e.g. mother
• Weather
• Expressing what pets you have and asking about somebody else's pets
• Words associated with sport and hobbies
• Countries of the world
• Types of transport
• Talking about holidays and travel
• Introducing oneself
• Some pupils will also follow a grammar syllabus.

Year 5

Prep every week for this year group will be learning for a vocabulary test that will take place almost every week. During lessons, pupils will study various grammar points, and secondly acquire language relating to the following topics:

• Expressing likes and dislikes and asking others about their likes and dislikes
• Meeting People and Introducing Oneself
• Numbers 1-80
• Classroom language and words for school equipment
• Describing one's family
• Describing oneself and others
• Describing where one lives, including one's bedroom and rooms in the house
• Asking for and telling the time
• Finding one's way around a French speaking country
• Ordering drinks and snacks
• Giving opinions on school subjects
• Daily routine
• Sport, games and musical instruments
• Talking about holidays away from home
  

Year 6

Michaelmas Term

• Yourself
• Families
• Jobs people do
• Where people live
• The weather
• The weekend
• Sport
• Free-time
• TV
• Last weekend

Lent Term

• Invitations
• Excuses
• Clothes
• Buying clothes
• Where you went
• Food
• Meals
• Preparing for a party
• Buying Provisions
• Evening meals

Summer Term

• Countries and Languages
• Holidays
• Describing a holiday centre
• Finding out information
• A past holiday
• Friends
• Pocket money
• Gadgets
• Holiday plans
• Future dreams

Michaelmas Term

• Je me presente
• Les choses que j'aime faire
• Je m'entends avec
• Mes parents
• Mes copains
• La semaine derniere
• Mes Loisirs
• Qu'est ce qu'on passé?
• Ce n'etait pas mal
• Le weekend prochain
• Ma maison et mon quartier
• Au college

• Revision of Grammar: tenses, use of verbs, descriptions, adjectives, time frames, free time.
• Thorough preparation for orals.
• Concentration on: school, home life, holidays.
• Listening work

Lent Term

This term consists of doing past papers, incorporating careful preparation for the oral examination, the listening examination and essay writing. Individual needs will catered for.

Summer Term

• Examination technique
• Confidence building by completing recent past papers in all four study skills

NB Clubs will be run xon a weekly basis throughout the year specifically for scholars and for pupils who need further re-inforcement.

Geography

Michaelmas Term

• The British Isles
• Flags
• Countries
• Physical Features
• Seas

Lent Term

• Map work
• Continents
• Oceans
• Weather
• tudy of different areas of weather and climate throughout the world
• Study of Polar and Monsoon areas
• Weather forecast presentation

Summer Term

• Deserts
• Study of desert areas throughout the world
• Study of drought in Africa
• Case study on Kenya
• Examination revision
• Study of Polar and Monsoon areas
• Weather forecast presentation

Michaelmas Term

• Map Skills
• Learn the 8-point compass directions
• Measure distance and the use of scale on O.S. maps
• Meaning of common map symbols and map key
• Creation of maps using map symbols and map key
• Understanding and use of 4-figure grid references

Lent Term

• Atlas skills
• Continents and global identificatio
• Significance of lines of longitude and latitude
• Climate study with concentration on Polar and Equatorial areas
• Rainforest facts
• Case study on Brazil

Summer Term

• Demographic skills
• Study why centres of population exist
• Historic study of relationship between maps, place names and historic past
• Physical aspects of places
• Depiction of height on maps – contour lines
• Field visit to study the village of Selborne
• Examination revision

Michaelmas Term

• Ordnance Survey Map work
• Develop map reading skills
• 4-6 figure grid references
• Scales
• Key
• Countries and Capitals
• Continents and countries in C.E. list
• Further use of atlases
• Look at political and physical maps
• Fieldwork
• Environmental sampling
• Simple questionnaires
• Recording data
• Analysis of data

Lent Term

• Geomorphology
• Volcanoes
• Diagrammatic structure
• Project style work
• Case study on Mt. Etna
• Earthquakes
• Tectonic plates
• Earthquake zones and population
• Project work
• Case study on San Francisco
• ICT research on topic

Summer Term

• Water Cycle
• Rainfall and water
• Terminology on diagrams
• Transportation and storage of water
• Rivers
• Physical Features – valleys, waterfalls
• Flooding – case study on Bangladesh
• Field Study
• Visit to Cuckmere Haven – 200 word project report to be written for assessment
• Pollution
• Study on causes – group investigation
• Examination revision

Michaelmas Term

• Ordnance Survey Map work
• Land uses, in terms of settlement, industry and leisure
• The recognition of flat, hilly and mountainous land
• Use C.E maps and questions
• Settlement
• Historical factors affecting site location; look at Chichester's development
• Types of settlement and the settlement hierarchy
• Shopping patterns and types of shop
• Europe and the European Union
• Political and Physical attributes of the United Kingdom
• Position and capitals of the European states [ from C.E list ]
• Examination revision

Lent Term

• Physical Geography
• Coasts and Coastal features
• Deposition and Erosion
• Case Studies on Swanage and Barton on Sea
• Ordnance Survey Map work
• Use C.E maps and questions
• Settlement and use Chichester to examine types of shop. Devise a shopping survey and analyse data
• World studies, with particular reference to the states and capitals in North and South America
• Europe and the European Union
• Political and Physical attributes of the United Kingdom
• Position and capitals of the European states [ from C.E list ]
• Examination revision

Summer Term

• World Studies
• Global location
• Physical and political studies
• Further use of atlases
• Antarctica
• Conservation
• Project style investigation
• Farming
• Arable, Pastoral and Mixed
• East Anglia Case Study
• Industry
• Raw materials, labour, power and market factors
• Look at different industries e.g. newspaper printing; butter and cheese making; boat building; pottery and vegetable canning.
• Examination revision

Michaelmas Term

• Weather and Climate
• Weathering investigations
• Types of weathering and investigations around the school
• The classification of rocks
• Temperature and rainfall in the British Isles Climate graphs
• Case study of the Lake District
• Water Cycle
• Formation of rain - relief/convectional/frontal
• Geomorphology
• Coastal erosion
• River features and flooding to include a case study from Bangladesh and Pakistan
• O.S. map work practice
• C.E. papers and assessment

Lent Term

• Settlements
• Hierarchies: MEDC
• Site, situation, housing functions, transport links
• Rural and urban settlements
• O.S. map work
• Observation of settlement patterns
• Satellite images
• Aerial photography
• Practice papers
• Decision making exercises
• Decision making exercises

Summer Term

• Leisure and Tourism
• National Parks
• Conflicts and conservation
• Quarrying
• Case study on The Peak District
• Skills
• Physical Geography fieldwork
• Field sketches, use of clinometers
• Identification and management of sea defences
• Chichester Harbour- East Head Spit. 400 word enquiry presentation
• Global Location practice and O.S. map work
• Examination revision

Michaelmas Term

Settlements

• Settlements comparing cities
• South America
• Comparison of LEDC'S and MEDC'S
• Geomorphology
• Tectonics and Plate Boundaries
• Earthquakes. Case study of Montserrat
• Tsunamis
• Volcanoes. Case study of Etna

Field Study

• Two day visit to Lulworth for final study to be presented as part of C.E. examination
• Beach profiles and wave counts
• Rock strata
• O.S. Map work
• Further C.E. practice work
• Globalisation
• Football and designer clothes trade

Lent Term

Economic activities

• Primary, secondary and tertiary industries

Globalisation

• Designer clothes trade – Nike sports wear
• Tourism – Amazon experience
• Amazon rainforest and major conflicts of land use

O.S. Map work and Global location

• Practice of all aspects for C.E. examination Summer Term

Physical Geography – pre C.E. examination

• Revision of past papers
• Choose a global Fair trade product as a Case study
• Study of a country of your choice to produce an information booklet

History

Year 3

The syllabus is based on the topic "Invaders and Settlers". The Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings are covered.

1. The Celts
• Background to pre-Roman invasion
2. The Anglo-Saxons
• Anglo-Saxon invasions and settlement
• Life in Anglo-Saxon England
• Rule of Alfred

Background to pre-Roman invasion The Romans

• Rome and its origins
• Roman conquest of Britain and settlement
• Conversion to Christianity

The Vikings

• Viking raids and settlement
• Lifestyle

Life in Victorian Britain

Year 4

The Greeks

• The way of life
• Gods, myths and beliefs
• Achievements and their legacy

Norman Conquest

• Background: Saxon England, Vikings and causes of conquest
• Events: Battle of Stamford Bridge, Battle of Hastings

Life in Norman England

• Rich and poor
• Town and country
• Church and secular
• Feudal system and manor life

Castles

• Design and development of castles
• Defending and attacking castles
• Weapons
• Life in a castle

Cathedrals

• Design and development of cathedrals
• Role in society
• Chichester Cathedral

Religion

• Henry II and Becket
• Monasteries
• Crusades (if time)

Year 5

1. Murder of Becket 2. Life in a monastery 3. The Crusades 4. Magna Carta and the beginning of Parliament. 5. Scotland and Wales 6. The Black Death
Causes, symptoms and effects 7. The Peasants' Revolt
Cause, events and personalities of the revolt 8. The Hundred Years War
Outline of causes and major engagements
Warfare and weapons
Ships
Heraldry 9. The Wars of the Roses
Causes, events and results
The Princes in the Tower
Battle of Bosworth 10. Life in 14th and 15th century England
Agriculture
Industry
Town life 11. Exploration
Early voyages eg Columbus
Life on board ship and navigation 12. The Aztecs
Aztec life: religion, architecture and language
Cortes and Montezuma 13. Use of Sources

Year 6

1. Henry VII
Claim to the throne
Battle of Bosworth
Achievements 2. Henry VIII
Foreign policy
King's Great Matter
English Reformation, Dissolution of Monasteries 3. Edward VI and Mary I
Edward VI: Religious change, Somerset and Northumberland
Mary I: Religious change, Wyatt's Rebellion, foreign policy 4. Elizabeth I
Marriage, succession and religion
Scotland and Mary Queen of Scots
Relations with Spain and the Armada
Relations with Parliament
Life in Elizabethan England: London, the poor.
Local study based on Cowdray House 5. James I
Elizabeth's legacy and his inheritance
Religion: Hampton Court, Gunpowder Plot, Puritans
Finance
Foreign policy 6. Charles I and the Causes of the English Civil War
Buckingham and foreign policy
11 years of personal rule
Strafford, Laud, Hampden and Pym
Relations with Parliament and the outbreak of war. 7. English Civil War
The battles and campaigns of the war. Why Charles lost the war.
Local history study on the Siege of Chichester
Negotiations, trial and execution of Charles I 8. England under Cromwell
Rump and Barebones Parliaments
Scotland and Ireland
Life under Cromwell. The Major-Generals
The end of Cromwell

Year 7

1. The Restoration and reign of Charles II.
Why was Charles II restored?
Constitutional monarchy
Great Plague and Great Fire. Pepys and Wren
Life under the "Merry Monarch" 2. James II and the Glorious Revolution. 3. The Agricultural Revolution in Britain
End of open field system, enclosure, inventions, breeding
Townshend, Tull, Bakewell,and Colling
Impact of change on society 4. The Industrial Revolution in Britain.
Textiles: Inventions and inventors eg Hargreaves, Arkwright
Factories
Coal mining, focus on safety
Steam, iron and steel
Impact of change on society and the empire 5. Progress in transport.
Roads: turnpikes, Telford and Macadam
Canals and ships
Railways: Liverpool to Manchester and Stephenson
The impact of change on society 6. Socio-economic impact of change
Living conditions and disease
Growth and distribution of population
Growth of towns and cities and the problems that caused 7. Expansion of trade and empire.
North America, Canada, Caribbean and the slave trade
War of American Independence 8. Political developments in Britain
Growth of political parties and extension of the franchise
Protest movements: Chartists and Trade Unions 9. French Revolution and Napoleon
Causes and events of the revolution
Rise of Napoleon
Life in the British navy. Trafalgar
Russian campaign and Battle of Waterloo

Year 8

1. Revision of Tudors and Stuarts.
Revise the topics covered in Year 6 from Henry VII to Oliver Cromwell, going into
greater depth, developing essay techniques in the process. 2. Revision of Britain 1750 -1900.
This will involve a brief review of the topics covered in Year 7. 3. Source documents.
Pupils will be prepared for the source based questions on the Tudor and
Stuart period on the Common Entrance paper. 4. Scholarships.
Whilst covering the general syllabus for Common Entrance, extra guidance
and preparation will be given for papers for specific schools. This will often
involve extra lessons outside of the normal timetable. 5. Post Common Entrance Course.
After the exams time will be devoted to the two world wars and life in
Britain during and between the wars. This is intended as a brief
introduction to senior school history.

ICT

Year 3

Navigating way round the computers Introduction to Word Processing Introduction to Multimedia Applications Introduction to Music Software Introduction to Spreadsheets

Developing Word-Processing skills Keyboarding Introducing mapping software Developing Multimedia skills Developing Spreadsheet skills Developing Music Software

Developing Word-Processing skills Introducing Image manipulating software Introducing design software Developing Multimedia skills Developing Word – Processing Skills

Developing Word-Processing skills Introducing DTP software Introduction to searches for information Introduction to Control Security on the internet Introduction to web based design software

Use of the internet – what to believe Developing control Developing DTP skills Developing Multimedia skills Project based work Developing spreadsheets skills Developing music software skills Internet fraud

Project based work to achieve C.E. and other requirements Stocks and shares activities Introduction to game design

Latin

An introduction to Rome and the Romans: Roman History from foundation to the Republic and Empire. Roman life, including schools, education, houses, baths, games, army, strategy and tactics, Roman Britain, roads and religion. Introduction to Latin: 1st conjugation verbs, 1st declension nouns and prepositions. Translation of simple sentences into English. Derivations and uses.

Verbs: 2nd, 3rd & 4th conjugation verbs. Nouns: 2nd & 3rd declension. Adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions and numbers. Vocabulary, translation from both Latin into English and English into Latin. Greek Mythology: gods and goddesses, early myths, Trojan War, the Adventures of Odysseus, Perseus and the Gorgon, Theseus and the Minotaur, the Labours of Hercules.

4th & 5th declension nouns. 3rd declension adjectives and comparison of adjectives Pronouns. Irregular verbs-sum, possum, volo, nolo, eo. Passive verbs. Further myths-Jason, Bellerophon, Arion, early Roman Republic (Horatius, Scaevola, Cloelia etc.) Revision of all verb conjugations and noun declensions. CE vocabulary. Introduction to Common Entrance papers, translations, comprehension and grammar work.

Scholarship: Subjunctives and their uses, participles and ablative absolutes. Gerunds and gerundives. Practice on various scholarship papers, general revision. Common Entrance: General revision of CE vocabulary and grammar. Practice on CE papers.

Mathematics

Arithmetic 4 Rules of Number Addition, subtraction, simple multiplication and division. Multiplication tables Up to 10 times Mathematical e.g. SUM, DIFFERENCE, PRODUCT, ... Language Use of signs e.g. = etc. Place Value Introduce place value up to thousand. Fractions Recognizing and drawing simple fractions. Money Simple problems Time Telling the time - 12 hr clock Units used in time. Number Sequences Producing sequences e.g. by adding on 5 Reading and Using clocks - both analogue and digital Using Scales Metric System Introduction to units used in metric system. Practical work finding lengths, mass and volume. Geometry (Space, Shape and Measurement) Area and Perimeter Introduction to perimeter and area. Use of tessellations. Counting squares within regular and irregular shapes to find area. Angles Introduction to angles and associated vocabulary. Polygons Properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons Properties of cubes, cuboids and other common solid objects. Symmetry Introduce line symmetry Co-ordinate Introduction to co-ordinate geometry. Geometry

Arithmetic 4 Rules of Number Long Multiplication, BODMAS, Simple Division Place Value Extend beyond thousands and into decimals. Fractions Recognizing and drawing fractions. Equivalent fractions Using fractions in simple problems. ( e.g. 2/3 of 69 km) Decimals Introduce decimals and relationship with fractions, ordering decimals. Addition, subtraction and simple multiplication and division of decimals. Percentages Simple percentage problems using 50%, 25%, 75%, 331/3%, 662/3% and 10% Money / Time Simple problems. Rounding and Approximations Number Patterns e.g. Square, triangle, Fibonacci, cubic, Prime numbers. Factors and multiples Reading and Using Scales. Metric System Length (km, m, cm, mm) Volume (litre, ml) Mass (kg, g, mg) Simple conversions e.g. 9 km to 9000 m, 250 g to 0.25kg Directed Numbers Simple addition and subtraction. Geometry (Space, Shape and Measurement) Area and Area and perimeter of squares and rectangles. Perimeter Angles Measuring and drawing angles Types of angles - acute, right angle, obtuse and reflex. Simple angle problems. Polygons Names and properties of triangles and quadrilaterals. Co-ordinate Plotting points in the first quadrant Geometry Symmetry Line and rotational symmetry Nets Nets of simple solids Statistics (Data Handling) Diagrams Bar Charts, Line Charts, Tally Charts Averages Mode, Median and Mean If time allows the all or some of the following may be covered. Powers, Product of Primes, Division by Factors, Solving Equations (2x + 1 = 7), Substitution, Volume of Cuboids, Probability, Venn and Carroll Diagrams, Transformation Geometry

Arithmetic 4 Rules of Number Division by factors. Fractions Simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions. Relationship between Mixed Numbers and Top Heavy fractions. Decimals Complete rules for multiplication and division of decimals. Percentages Converting between percentages, fractions and decimals. Using percentages in simple problems. ( e.g. 37% of 200km) Directed Numbers 4 rules of directed numbers. Ratios/Proportion Simplifying ratios. Simple problems using ratios. Rounding Writing numbers to a given number of decimal places. Simple approximations. Number Patterns Product of Primes. Metric System Problems using metric units Distance Speed Time Simple Problems Algebra Simplification Expanding brackets. Collecting like terms. Solving Equations Solving equations e.g. 3x + 2 = 9, 2(3x - 1) = 10, 3x + 5 - x = 9 Substitution Simple problems using negative numbers. Geometry (Space, Shape and Measurement) Area and Perimeter Area and perimeter of compound shapes made up of squares and rectangles. Area of a parallelogram, Area of triangles Solids Nets of solids.Volume of cuboids. Angles Vertically opposite angles. Angles within parallel lines and a transversal. Co-ordinate Geometry Plotting points in all four quadrants. Equations of lines parallel to x and y axes. Transformation Geometry (Reflections, rotations and translations.) Construction Construction of triangles from given data. Statistics (Data Handling) Diagrams Pie Charts, Line graphs, Venn Diagrams, Carroll Diagrams Averages Revision and development of Mode, Median and Mean Range and Probability If time allows some or all of the following may be covered. Highest Common Factor, Lowest Common Multiple, Forming Algebraic Expressions, Internal angles of Polygons. Bearings

Arithmetic Fractions Four rules of mixed numbers. Percentages Changing an amount by a percentage. Percentage change e.g. profit/loss Ratios/Proportion Harder problems involving ratios. Inverse proportion Rounding Writing numbers to a given number of significant figures. Calculators Use of calculators. Number Sequences Finding formula to find nth term of a linear sequence. and Patterns Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple. Distance Speed Time Simple problems. Converting units e.g. km/h to m/s Algebra Simplification Factorizing (Common factor only.) Multiplying and dividing powers. Solving Equations Solving equations of the form 3x + 2 = 2(3x - 1), x/3 + 7 = 9 and Inequalities Solving simple inequalities Substitution Problems using fractions and decimals. Expressions Forming algebraic expressions, e.g. perimeter of a polygon. Geometry (Space, Shape and Measurement) Area and Perimeter Area of a triangle. Area and perimeter of compound shapes. Circumference and area of circles. Solids Volume of prisms. Euler's Theorem. Angles Internal and external angles of polygons. Co-ordinate Plotting and drawing straight lines and parabolas (e.g. y = x2 + 1) Geometry Transformation Geometry Reflections, Rotations, Translations and Enlargements. Scale Drawings Scale drawings using bearings. Statistics (Data Handling) Diagrams Scatter graphs, Conversion Graphs, Harder Pie Charts Averages Finding mean from a frequency table. Grouped frequencies. If time allows some or all of the following may be covered. Standard form, Finding square roots and cube roots using prime factors, Area and perimeter of sectors, Expected frequency

Arithmetic Revision of 4 rules of: Number, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, directed numbers Harder problems using fractions, percentages, ratios and proportion, rounding and approximations Standard Form Changing to and from standard form. Number Patterns Method of finding formula to find nth term of a non-linear sequence (No higher than a cubic sequence.) Use Product of Primes to find square roots and cube roots. Distance Speed Time Problems involving finding average speed. Algebra Simplification Factorizing, Expanding brackets, Multiplying out quadratics Solving Equations Solving equations of the form x/3 + 7 = x/2 + 12 Using Trial and Improvement. Solving simultaneous equations. Substitution Notation for sequences. - Tn = 3n + 7 for n = 1,2,3,... Forming Expressions and Equations. Geometry (Space, Shape and Measurement) Area and Perimeter Problems involving finding area and perimeter of compound shapes made up of rectangles/triangles/circles. Finding radius given circumference/area of a circle. Solids Volume of prisms. Pythagoras' Theorem Simple problems. Angles Problems giving reasons. Co-ordinate Geometry Drawing parabolas and straight lines Transformation Reflections, Rotations, Translations and Enlargements. Geometry For enlargements introduce area scale factor. Scale Drawings Statistics (Data Handling) Diagrams Line of best fit. Correlation. Probability Expected frequency. If time allows some or all of the following topics may be covered. Surds, Compound Interest, Relative Speed, Factorizing Quadratics, Difference of Two Squares, Pythagoras' Theorem in three dimensions.

Arithmetic Revision of 4 rules of Number, Fractions, Mixed Numbers, Decimals, Directed Numbers Harder problems using Fractions, Percentages, Ratios and Proportion, Rounding and Approximations (decimal places, significant figures) Number Patterns Method of finding formula to find nth term of sequences. Factors, Multiples, Product of Primes. Square, Triangle, Cubic, Fibonacci numbers etc. Distance Speed Time Problems involving finding average speed. Algebra Simplification Collecting like terms, Factorizing, Expanding brackets, Multiplying out quadratics Solving Equations Solving equations and inequalities (e.g. 3x - 5 < 7x + 8) Using Trial and Improvement. Solving simultaneous equations. Substitution Revision including Tn notation. Forming Expressions and Equations. Geometry (Space, Shape and Measurement) Revision of ..... Area and Perimeter Problems involving squares/rectangles/triangles/circles. Solids Volume of prisms. Nets. Pythagoras' Theorem Angles Problems involving triangles, parallel lines and polygons Co-ordinate Geometry Drawing parabolas and straight lines Transformation Geometry (Reflections, Rotations, Translations and Enlargements.) Scale Drawings Statistics (Data Handling) Diagrams Bar charts, Pie charts, Conversion Graphs, Scatter Graphs Averages Mode, Median and Mean (including mean from a frequency table.), Probability Experimental & Theoretical Probability, Expected Frequency After C.E. if time allows some or all of the following topics may be covered. Trigonometry, Matrices, Cumulative frequency graphs.

Music

Pupils in Year 3 enjoy a wide variety of practical activities designed to increase confidence and participation. In addition, elementary musical notation is introduced throughout the year and there is also opportunity for the children to develop their aural and listening skills. Class singing is an important weekly feature of lessons. Composition and performance includes tuned and untuned percussion activities. There is at least one annual informal concert for each year group; this will normally include all of the pupils. All pupils are members of the Year 3 Choir, which sings regularly in our cathedral assemblies on selected Thursdays throughout the academic year. Most pupils will already be playing a musical instrument by this stage but those who are not doing so are offered advice and encouragement, to assist them in selecting an appropriate choice.

Making Sound
• Musical elements
• Pitch and rhythm games
• Echoes and patterns
• Tempo
• Dynamics

Choir
• Developing skills
• Preparing for public performances

Class Singing Theory Notes of the treble clef Elementary note values and rests Simple time signatures and metres The Orchestra Families and instruments of the orchestra Demonstrations and opportunities to try different instruments Practical Preparation for informal concert Tuned and untuned percussion Weather Musical effects Creating a weather composition Graphic score notation Marches and Waltzes 2 and 3 time Listening Composing and performing a march rhythm (8 bars) Composing and performing a waltz rhythm (8 bars)

Pupils in Year 4 continue to enjoy a wide variety of practical activities designed to increase confidence and participation. Musical notation and theoretical skills are further developed and from this point onwards, aural and listening skills are more formally assessed. Class singing is a regular feature of lessons. Composition and performance includes percussion based and instrumental ensemble activities, ensuring that all pupils are able to participate. There is at least one annual informal concert for each year group; this will normally include all of the pupils. At this point in their Prebendal careers, most pupils will start to explore the opportunities provided to participate in a vast array of extra-curricular activities.

Making Sound (2) Review of the musical elements introduced in Year 3 Pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, texture, structure Graphic scores Spring (2) Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' Composition using the pentatonic scale – rhythm, then melody Notate in standard notation (ideally) The Sea Britten's 'Sea Interludes Sea shanties Improvisation Composition of a structured piece – either 'A Storm at Sea' or 'Calm Days' Introduce minor keys, voices and instruments as appropriate Class Singing Jonah Man Jazz Songs for concert Theory Note values and rests (including dotted noted and ties) Notes of the treble clef (and bass clef where appropriate) Time signatures and metres Introduction to scales and chords Partner Songs / Victorian Songs A selection of Music Hall Songs Songs that fit together Practical Preparation for informal concert Tuned and untuned percussion Class 'mini-concerts'

Pupils in Year 5 continue to enjoy a variety of practical activities. Musical notation and theoretical skills are further developed; listening and aural skills are formally assessed. Class singing is a regular feature of lessons. Composition and performance includes percussion based and instrumental ensemble activities, ensuring that all pupils are able to participate. There is at least one annual informal concert for each year group; this will often include all of the pupils. Most children will be playing a full and active role in the wider musical life of the school, taking advantage of the outstanding extra-curricular music programme. Additionally, pupils are offered free aural training classes and, where appropriate, prepared for grade 5 theory or practical musicianship.

Check Up Review of the musical elements Musical opposites Classifying instruments Revision of elementary notation skills and use of graphic scores Grouping beats in 3/4 and 4/4 time Aural Assessment 'Listen-In' modules (progressive throughout the school) Exploring Voices Creating effects Improvisation (and interpreting a graphic score) Cultural differences (Mongolian mouth music, Yodelling, Rap, Plainsong etc.) Notation (using standard or graphic scores) Class Singing Theory (Classes are set for this area of the curriculum) Pupils follow either 'Theory Matters' course or ABRSM graded theory syllabus Our Musical History and Creating a Picture Project based unit Listening and appraising of a variety of orchestral music covering the main musical periods Set works from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods, and the 20th Century. Class ensemble work (where appropriate) Practical Preparation for informal concert Tuned and untuned percussion Class 'mini-concerts' Scales Major and minor tonality Patterns Joshua fought the battle of Jericho Bizet's 'Habanera' Composing with major and minor

Pupils in Year 6 continue to enjoy a variety of practical activities. Musical notation and theoretical skills are further developed; listening and aural skills are formally assessed. Class singing is a regular feature of lessons. All pupils are included in compositional and performance activities, and there is at least one annual informal concert for each year group; this will often include all of the pupils. Most children will be playing a full and active role in the wider musical life of the school, taking advantage of the outstanding extra-curricular music programme. Additionally, pupils are offered free aural training classes and, where appropriate, prepared for grade 5 theory or practical musicianship.

Elements (Maths and Music) Review of the musical elements Songs and listening work (African music, Brubeck, Monteverdi) Time signatures - Simple, compound and irregular metres Aural Assessment 'Listen-In' modules (progressive throughout the school) Class Singing Theory (Classes are set for this area of the curriculum) Pupils follow either 'Theory Matters' course or ABRSM graded theory syllabus West Side Story Listening Cultural influences Performing Styles: Popular Music The role and influence of classical music in western pop culture Blondie meets Bach Hits of the 50's – 00's Practical Preparation for informal concert Tuned and untuned percussion Class 'mini-concerts' Melodies and Intervals The essentials of a melody Rhythms Pitch Performance Intervals

The vast majority of children will be playing a full and active role in the wider musical life of the school, taking advantage of the outstanding extra-curricular music programme. Additionally, pupils are offered free aural training classes and, where appropriate, prepared for grade 5 theory or practical musicianship. Pupils in Year 7 continue to enjoy a variety of practical activities: Class singing is a regular feature of lessons and there is at least one annual informal concert for each year group; this will often include all of the pupils.

On the Way Review of the musical elements Singing (2 & 3 parts / Improvisation, call & response / Harmony) Set Works – Janacek 'Sinfonietta' and Dvorak 'New World Symphony' Melody Match Aural Assessment 'Listen-In' modules (progressive throughout the school) The Concerto Genre Set Works: Vivaldi 'Four Seasons' Mozart 'Flute Concerto' Ravel 'LH Piano Concerto' Bartok 'Concerto for Orchestra' Class Singing Preparation for production Theory Pupils follow either 'Theory Matters' course or ABRSM graded theory syllabus Staves, clefs, transposition Notes, rest, bars #'s, b's and naturals Putting notes in bars Formal assessment under exam conditions Music Around the World Indonesian Gamelan, Japenese music Listening and appraisal Ensemble performance (Ravel's Pavane pour une infante defunte)) Practical Preparation for informal concert Class 'mini-concerts'

The vast majority of children will be playing a full and active role in the wider musical life of the school, taking advantage of the outstanding extra-curricular music programme. Additionally, pupils are offered free aural training classes and, where appropriate, prepared for grade 5 theory or practical musicianship. Pupils in Year 8 continue to enjoy a variety of practical activities: Class singing is a regular feature of lessons and there is at least one annual informal concert for each year group; this will often include all of the pupils. Some pupils will spend class music lessons undertaking additional preparation for higher instrumental grades and/or musical scholarship entrance tests.

Elements Round Up Major, Minor & Working with Chords Sing songs with changing tonality (plus counter-melodies) Construction of scales Appraisal work - Bizet 'Habanera' and Seiber 'Tango Argentino' Developing chords: structure, notation, adding chords and improvisation Voices in Layers & Chants Vocal improvisation/ adding layers Partner songs/ 2 different melodies together Singing chords Listening to chants Ensemble performance of Prabhujee (Indian chant) Listening – John Taverner 'Song for Athene' and 'Depart in Peace' Aural Assessment 'Listen-In' modules (progressive throughout the school) Class Singing Preparation for production Theory Pupils follow either 'Theory Matters' course or ABRSM graded theory syllabus Staves, clefs, transposition Notes, rest, bars #'s, b's and naturals Putting notes in bars Formal assessment under exam conditions Variations What is a variation? Ground Bass Pachelbel's Canon – listening and performing Composition of a set of variations Styles – Western Music Musical periods – History Timeline Style flashcards Listening and Appraisal test Practical Preparation for informal concert Class 'mini-concerts'

PSHE

Class rules Working together Friends and relationships (Discuss bullying) Equality and difference (Celebration of differences) Being a positive person Healthy eating and table manners Co-operation Listening skills Caring for the school environment Recycling Personal health and hygiene Holistic well being Trust Helping others Working together to solve problems Celebrations

Sharing interests Likes and dislikes Opinions and making choices Feelings and emotions Fairness Co-operation Playground games Bullying Peer relationships- how to work as a team Keeping safe at home and how to get help Road safety Making friends Dealing with difficulties in friendships What makes a healthy diet Exercise and personal hygiene Protecting our bodies- medical use of drugs and preventing the spread of germs Diversity- we are all unique Belonging to a community Caring about neighbours Looking after our environment Different lifestyles Conserving resources

Listening to others Sharing ideas Co-operation Good relationships Friendship Bullying The importance of the family group The importance of a healthy diet and exercise Personal hygiene Knowing about personal safety and the procedures to follow in an emergency Cultural similarities and differences Caring about the environment Local action Special relationships Avoiding drug misuse How we are governed The police What to do in an emergency Forgiveness Bereavement

Developing listening and communication skills Making decisions Responsibility Peer relationships Prejudice Alcohol Rules and laws Respect for the law / police Dealing with criticism Family relationships and how change can affect families Smoking- harmful effects and avoiding peer pressure Human rights- understanding basic human rights and organisations which work for these issues The election process and how a law is established Being different- individuality, hobbies, family life, lifestyles, eating disorders Disability

Rules at home and in society Bullying Personal safety Managing money Media influences Accepting and giving praise Respecting others Having your say- understanding democracy and the importance of individuals using their right to vote The Houses of Parliament The role of voluntary groups Families Resolving personal conflict How to cope in an emergency Drug awareness Young people and the law Standing up for yourself The UN

The history of slavery and the implication of this in society today Future hopes, careers Boyfriends/girlfriends Contraception and STIs The Commonwealth Depression Watch and discuss a DVD on three young people whose lives have been affected by alcohol Asylum seekers and refugees Learning to relax First aid

Religious Studies

Michaelmas Term

Judaism-stories from Genesis and Exodus including: Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Moses and the Ten Commandments.

Lent Term

Christianity- Stories from the life and teaching of Jesus.

Summer Term

Islam- Stories from the life of Muhammad Sikhism- Stories from the life of Guru Nanak All pupils should have their own copies of the Lion Children's Bible which they will continue to use throughout the school.

Michaelmas Term

Christianity- Churches, services, prayer, important events in the Christian year.

Lent Term

Judaism- Worshipping, festivals, artefacts, customs and beliefs.

Summer Term

Places of worship, praying, customs and beliefs.

Religious Studies in Year 5 is based on the book "New Steps in Religious Education" by Michael Keene. The aim of the course is to encourage the children to consider what religion is, what it means to take religion seriously and to understand the role that religion plays in Britain today. We look at five major world religions that are practiced in our country, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Islam. The detailed work covered consists of: "Religion"- Beliefs, praying, worshipping and living "Founders"- Abraham, Moses, Muhammad, Guru Nanak "Jesus of Nazareth"- Life, work and teachings "Religious Building"- church, synagogue, mosque, gurdwara, Hindu temple "People at prayer" "Feasts and Festivals" "Christian Festivals" The course builds and reinforces work covered in Years 3 and 4. All pupils should have a copy of the Lion Children's Bible which is used for further study of the Christian and Jewish religions and for extension work.

In Year 6 we begin to cover the work that is set for Common Entrance. It comprises a detailed study of certain texts from the Bible both Old Testament and New and also a knowledge of facts contained in stories that are read from the Lion Children's Bible.

Michaelmas Term

Old Testament- Early myths from the Book of Genesis and the Patriarchs.

Lent Term

New Testament- The birth and early life of Jesus, stories of discipleship, miracles of healing.

Summer Term

The teaching of Jesus through parables. After the examination we continue the study of comparative religions building on topics covered in earlier years.

In Year 7 we continue to cover the work set for Common Entrance that was begun in the fourth form. It comprises a detailed study of prescribed biblical texts from both the Old and New Testaments and a knowledge of stories that are studied from the Lion Children's Bible.

Michaelmas Term

Old Testament- Moses, The Exodus, Judges, Ruth, King David and King Solomon, the prophets and the stories of Esther and Jonah.

Lent Term

The events of Holy Week and Easter. Life in the early Church.

Summer Term

Revision for the school examination. After the examination we continue our study of comparative religions building on work that has been covered in previous years.

In Year 8 the main emphasis is on revision and preparation for the Common Entrance examination. We carefully revise the whole syllabus (a copy of the topics set can be found at the front of each pupil's Religious Studies folder in the section marked "Introduction"). As we cover each section, lateral thinking is encouraged and a guided discussion explores how the biblical texts may help to explore current moral and ethical issues. Questions from past papers are used to develop techniques in answering short essay questions on such matters as global conservation, the relationship of man to his environment, issues of punishment, community life, rules and regulations, public figures and example setting, false idols, listening and thinking, problems in today's society, temptations in modern life, outcasts, questions related to wealth and the stewardship of resources, strength of faith (including a study of some contemporary Christians), citizenship and obligations to charities, some modern Good Samaritans. Pupils are encouraged to be aware of contemporary issues from newspapers and television news bulletins, together with suitable documentary programmes. Parents are asked to discuss these issues with their children and make them aware of differing opinions. After the examination we round off our study of comparative religions with a series of videos exploring the nature, beliefs and customs of five major world religions; Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism. All pupils should have a copy of the Lion Children's Bible and "World Religions" by David Self (published by Lion).

Science: Outline of Syllabus

Michaelmas Term

Scientific Enquiry
Asking questions
Testing ideas
Gathering information
Recording information
Drawing conclusions
Communicating
Looking for patterns Habitats
Features of a habitat
Habitats in the garden
Seashore, pond and woodland habitats
Adaptation to the environment
Simple food chains and food webs Circuits and conductors
Electrical conductors and insulators
Simple electric circuits
Electrical safety

Lent Term

Keeping warm
Thermal conductors and insulators
Testing insulators
How we keep warm and how we keep cool Separating solids and liquids
Mixtures
Solutions
Soluble and insoluble substances
Evaporating
Decanting
Filtering

Summer Term

Moving and growing
The skeleton and joints
Muscles Friction
What is friction?
Useful and harmful friction?
Friction in liquids and gases

Michaelmas Term

Life cycles
Reproduction in flowering plants including flowers, fruits and seeds
Insect and amphibian life cycles – metamorphosis
The human life cycle Earth, sun and moon
The Solar System
Day, night and the seasons, shadow formation
The moon
Eclipses Changing state
Solid, liquid and gas
The water cycle

Lent Term

Sounds
How sound is produced
How sound travels
Factors affecting sound
How we hear, including structure of the human ear Gases
Gases in the air
Making and testing carbon dioxide
Making and testing oxygen
Uses of carbon dioxide and oxygen
Nitrogen and noble gases

Summer Term

Keeping Healthy
Food types and a balanced diet
Diet and health
The heart and circulation
Exercise and fitness
Healthy living

Michaelmas Term

Materials and their properties:
Safe use of the Bunsen burner
Basic Science apparatus
Finding the boiling point of water
The states of matter and changes of state
Sublimation
Particle theory
Physical changes and chemical reactions Life and living processes:
Sorting animals and plants into groups, including vertebrate groups, insects and spiders
Producing and using keys
Interdependence and adaptation
Habitats, food chains and food webs
Pollution and conservation

Lent Term

Physical processes:
Use of electricity and electrical safety
Circuit symbols
Basic electric circuits; series and parallel
The brightness of lamps in circuits
Measuring electric current
Components including motors, buzzers, LEDs and various types of switch
The electricity supply industry and alternative energy sources Materials and their properties:
Common acids and alkalis
Measuring pH values
Making salt by neutralization

Summer Term

Life and living processes:
Plant growth and photosynthesis
Testing the conditions needed for photosynthesis
The iodine test for starch
Micro-organisms and food, including food preservation
Microorganisms and disease
Useful microorganisms
Revision and consolidation for June examination

Michaelmas Term

Chemistry (Materials and their properties):
Mixtures and How to Separate Them: Types of mixture, purifying rock salt, chromatography, distillation, fractional distillation.
Biology (Life and living organisms):
The Microscope and Cells: Use of a microscope, preparing slides for viewing, looking at typical plant and animal cells, estimating the size of a specimen, parts of a cell, organization of cells within an organism.
Physics (Physical processes):
Basic Measurement: Units, measuring instruments, mass, volume and density, force, area and pressure, distance, time and speed.

Lent Term

Chemistry (Materials and their properties):
Types of Chemical Reaction: A survey of the different types of chemical reaction, including chemical combination, thermal decomposition and combustion. Gas tests for water vapour, carbon dioxide, oxygen and hydrogen.
Biology (Life and living processes):
Reproduction and Life Cycles: Flowering plants, including flowers, fruits, seed dispersal, germination and growth. Human reproduction, including puberty, growth and development of the embryo/fetus and birth. Asexual reproduction, including vegetative propagation (cuttings). NB It is likely that this section will continue into the Summer term

Summer Term

Biology (Life and living processes):
Completion of Reproduction and Life Cycles.
Physics (Physical Processes):
Forces: Measuring forces, floating and sinking, stretching springs, balancing levers.
The Earth in Space: The Solar System, phases of the Moon.
Revision and consolidation for June examination.

Note: Throughout Year 8, pupils will regularly complete past Common Entrance or Scholarship papers in order to improve examination technique and increase familiarity.
A Science Club to further assist pupils with Scholarship and Common Entrance meets after school each Tuesday.

Michaelmas Term

Chemistry (Materials and their properties):
The Reactivity Series: Displacement reactions, oxidation and reduction, extracting metals from rocks, very reactive metals, corrosion of metals.
Biology (Life and living processes):
Human Reproduction. Ecology: Study of habitats, estimating populations, food chains and food webs, pollution and its effects.
Physics (Physical processes):
Electricity and Circuits: Revision of series and parallel circuits, resistance, electromagnets, alternative energy sources.

Lent Term

Chemistry (Materials and their properties):
Acids, Alkalis and Salts: Measuring pH values, neutralization and salt formation, agricultural and medical uses of neutralization.
Physics (Physical processes):
Energy: Revision of types of energy, thermal conductors and insulators, reflection, refraction and dispersion of light, sound waves and echoes.
Biology (Life and living processes):
The Human Body: Revision of organ systems including the digestive system, muscles and movement, the heart and circulation, the skeleton, the brain and coordination, health.

Summer Term

Intensive revision of all topics, particularly those covered in Years 6 and 7 and those found particularly challenging.
Examination preparation, including practice and analysis of past CE and appropriate scholarship papers.
It is expected that pupils will be involved in Science project work after the June CE examinations.