Bishops Cannings CofE (Aided) Primary School

We are proud of the rich and varied curriculum that we offer, which enables children to not only excel in reading, writing, science and maths, but to also develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in a variety of other subjects such as RE, Art, Music, PE, Computing, History and Geography.  Throughout the whole of the curriculum, we also aim to develop their spiritual, moral, cultural and personal dispositions and attitudes also.

 In September 2014, the Primary National Curriculum underwent some significant changes. This has provided the school with an excellent opportunity to review and refresh our curriculum offered to the children in our school to ensure that not only are the core skills and knowledge in English, Maths and Science are covered, but also that the changes to the ICT curriculum, now known as Computing, are reflected as well as the Humanities and Arts.

 As a church school, the RE curriculum is very important. We follow the Wiltshire Agreed Syllabus and work closely with the Diocese to ensure that our RE provision reflects current thinking both locally and at a national level.

 Where possible, teachers organise each term's learning under a theme, with a particular subject 'leading' this. As a school, we focus on ensuring children make connections between and within subjects. This enables children to broaden their skills and knowledge simultaneously. The curriculum is planned thoroughly, starting with the children's current knowledge and skills, so that real progress is made. Each term there are a variety of visits and visitors planned to enrich the learning and create lasting memories via real experiences.

In our reception class, year 1 and year 2 class we follow the Letters and Sounds Programme for Phonics which is supported by the Jolly Phonics Programme.

 If you would like to find out more about our curriculum then please contact the class teacher for a particular year group or the headteacher, Miss Vardy who will be happy to discuss in more detail.

During Terms 1 and 2 Years 5 and 6 have been studying Ancient Greece. They have experienced an Ancient Greek Workshop, travelled to London to visit the British Museum and been learning about Ancient Greece within their Art and DT lessons as well.

During Terms 1 and 2 Years 3 and 4 have been learning about The Romans. They have experienced a Roman Workshop and had a fantastic day out at Corinium Museum in Cirencester. In addition to this, year 4 had a wonderful morning at the Cinema in Trowbridge where they watched The Horrible History Film about The Romans.  

Year 3 and 4 have also been having great fun outside and made the most of the Autumn weather on their Foraging Walk and their work on understanding seasonality.

Tears 1 and 2 have thoroughly enjoyed their learning this term and have had lots going on outside the classroom. They had a brilliant trip to Bristol Aquarium at the start of the year to support their topic learning. Year 1 have really loved being outside and learning through forest school. Year 2 have been having fun in PE learning new balances as well as doing some cooking and learning about vegetables and healthy diets.