The Jersey Curriculum
In Key Stage Two, we follow the Jersey Curriculum across all subjects. This includes the core subjects of English and Mathematics, as well as the foundation subjects: Art and Design, Computing, Design and Technology, Geography, History, French, Music, Physical Education (PE), Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE), Science, and Religious Education (RE).
To find out more about what your child will be learning, please take a look at our curriculum maps and curriculum letters, which provide further detail about learning across the year.
Computing
Computing is an important part of learning in Key Stage Two and is fully integrated into the curriculum.
- Every child in Key Stage Two is provided with a school laptop, which they may take home. A small charge is made each term.
- All classrooms are equipped with interactive screens to support teaching and learning.
- Children also have access to class sets of laptops in our MakerSpace.
- All children and parents are required to sign an Acceptable Use Policy before accessing computers and the internet at school.
Every child is given a Google account, protected by a private password. This enables children and parents to access learning materials and school information from home.
E-Safety
In line with the Jersey Curriculum, E-Safety is taught throughout the year to all children, helping them to use technology responsibly and safely.
If a child needs to bring a mobile phone to school, it must be switched off and handed to the class teacher at the start of the day. Phones are returned to children at the end of the school day.
MakerSpace
We are very fortunate to have our own MakerSpace to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning across the school. The MakerSpace is equipped with 3D printers, a laser cutter, saws, LEGO WeDo, and a wide range of tools and resources that enable children to design, build and create.
These sessions are taught by Mr Livesley on several days each week, with different year groups accessing the MakerSpace at various points throughout the year.
Languages
Children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 learn to speak, read and write French, developing their confidence and understanding of another language and culture.
Key Stage Two P.E.
In addition to timetabled PE lessons, Key Stage Two children benefit from a wide range of high-quality sporting opportunities:
- Most PE lessons are taught by our school PE coach or class teachers.
- We are well supported by specialist PE staff from Jersey Sport, who teach many PE sessions.
- Children use the Gilson Badminton Hall for some lessons. For these sessions, children must bring a separate pair of trainers with white soles to protect the flooring.
Swimming lessons take place at Haute Vallée School.
Music
Music in Key Stage Two is taught by our specialist Music teacher, Mrs Crespel.
- Children have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and attend lessons with visiting music staff.
- Key Stage Two children are also welcome to join the school choir, which is led by Mrs Crespel.
