Curriculum

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At Whitchurch, we provide a caring, disciplined and stimulating learning environment which encourages pupils to grow and develop in an atmosphere of mutual respect and which embraces not only the home – school partnership but which seeks also to make maximum use of the educational opportunities offered by the local business and professional community.

We encourage pupils to take active responsibility for their own learning, to aim high and to take pride in their own achievements.

Every child matters at Whitchurch and every decision we take is based on what is in the best interests of the children. It is also important to us that the children at Whitchurch feel happy and secure, that they respect each other and that they have the self confidence and self esteem to be the best they can be in a wide range of areas.

We provide time in assemblies and within the curriculum for pupils to enjoy and treasure spontaneous moments, to reflect on issues beyond the material, to recognise and respond to those aspects of human experience which lead to spiritual development.

At Whitchurch we are unapologetic about finding new and better ways to deliver an outstanding learning experience. To do this our aims for our curriculum are:

• Promote the highest standards of achievement by all pupils.
• Provide children with a diverse range of opportunities such that children are resilient in the face of challenge and are confident enough to take risks.
• Nurture talent so that children can be the best they can be.
• Be uncompromising in our aspirations for our pupils to achieve individual success.
• Give every child access to high quality learning opportunities based on a broad and balanced curriculum that develops the whole child, academically, physically, creatively, in thinking and problem solving skills and practical abilities.
• Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, preparing them for life as effective citizens and able to respond to the challenges of a rapidly changing modern world.
• Encourage a positive attitude and enjoyment of learning that leads to a commitment to lifelong learning.