In Key Stage 2 we pride ourselves in providing a broad and exciting curriculum that stimulates the children's learning and engages their interest.
Key Stage 2 is comprised of Years 3&4 (Lower KS2) and Years 5&6 (Upper KS2), with children aged from 7 to 11. The children are taught by their class teacher for English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Art, Design Technology, and Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education. Specialist teachers teach Physical Education, French and Greek, Computing and Music.
We feel that good teaching addresses the needs of all learners and our teachers use a variety of teaching methods to meet those needs. The children are encouraged to actively engage in the learning process by developing their thinking skills and using their creativity.
Speaking and listening, role play and cooperative group work are a central part of learning throughout the curriculum; they also help the children to develop their self confidence and their ability to interact with the other children as part of a team, both of which are important life skills.
At St Catherine's our aim is to develop the whole child by building a strong, caring community where children are polite, open-minded and respectful. We feel that this allows each child to develop their individual talents and fulfil their potential in a safe, nurturing environment, where they are happy and excited about their learning. As a result of this, our children make excellent academic progress and develop their confidence and skills as learners as they move through the Key Stage.
