Art

We believe that creativity shapes thoughtful, versatile and successful learners. Art, at its core, is the expression or application of human creativity and therefore takes a prominent position in our curriculum. There is great pleasure to be derived from art and design and pupils will learn how it shapes our history and cultures from around the globe.

Computing

The teaching of our Computing curriculum prepares students to use a computer as an aid throughout the rest of their lives, especially as they journey onto secondary school. Pupils understand how to use various software and pieces of technology to support them and their learning. They have a deep understanding of how they can use technology to fit their needs in an ever changing world that relies more and more on technology.

Design Technology

Our Design Technology curriculum aims to inspire pupils to be innovative and creative thinkers who have an appreciation for the product design cycle. We want to provide our children with the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences they need to be innovative, resourceful and creative problem solvers.

English, Reading & Writing

We are committed to providing a rich and comprehensive English curriculum that equips our students with the necessary skills to become confident, articulate communicators.

Forest School

We embrace the Forest School approach as a unique method of outdoor learning. Our core values of positivity, resilience, integrity, dedication, and encouragement underpin our commitment to inspire and uplift children through enriching outdoor experiences.

Geography

We seek to instil a life-long love of Geography through developing children’s knowledge of the world, as well as their place within it. We aim to deliver a high-quality geography curriculum by teaching our children about diverse places, people, environments and cultures and inspire them to seek new experiences in the wider world.

History

The study of history ignites children’s curiosity about the past in Britain and the wider world and enables them to understand how and why the world, our country, culture and local community have developed over time. We believe that history should provide children with exciting and engaging learning opportunities.

Languages

We aim to provide a relevant, broad and vibrant foreign languages curriculum which inspires and excites our pupils. In line with provision delivered by our link secondary schools, we teach French ensuring that our pupils progress within each academic year and that this range of skills and vocabulary is extended year upon year.

Mathematics

We aim to facilitate an exciting and purposeful curriculum. Children will be taught key skills and strategies so that they are better able to use mental and written methods to solve a wide range of arithmetic, reasoning and problem solving calculations and questions. We believe the teaching and learning of times tables is crucial as it is a fundamental life-long skill.

Music

The music curriculum at Portway Junior School intends to provide a high-quality music education that engages, inspires and challenges pupils. Our objective is to ensure that all children have the opportunity to develop a love for music and to deepen their understanding of music across different cultures, genres and styles.

PE

Portway Junior School recognises the vital role of Physical Education (PE) in fostering physical and emotional development, as well as promoting good health in a safe and supportive environment. Our objective is to provide high-quality PE instruction that not only inspires children to excel in physical activities but also equips them with essential life skills.

PSHE

PSHE reflects our ethos and values. We endeavour to support our children to become independent, confident, responsible and healthy members of society equipped for the ever-changing world in which we live.

RE

We are passionate about preparing children for the next stage of their educational journey as well as preparing them to be moral citizens in the ever changing world they are part of. 

Science

The science curriculum will encourage children to wonder at the world around them. Through scientific discussion and inquiry, the children will gain the necessary substantive knowledge and disciplinary skills to build a strong foundation for investigative science as well as motivating their desire to understand ‘why’ the world works as it does.

Safeguarding

Assemblies regularly and throughout the year focused on kindness, empathy, developing good relationships ,anti-bullying ,responsible behaviour, staying safe online .

Personal safety and staying safe when out and about (e.g. road & safety in the dark, summer safety etc.)