What is personal development?
At St John's our core values help pupils develop their character, to know that individual differences should be valued, to be resilient, reflective, to have empathy and respect for one another. We help pupils understand and deepen their knowledge of the British values of democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law, mutual respect and tolerance.
Through our taught curriculum for PSHE and RSE we teach pupils to recognise and manage online and offline risks. We teach them about healthy relationships and that sexual harassment of any kind is not tolerated. Children understand that we are all different but treated the same. Our personal development curriculum supports pupils to be ready for their next stage in education, it weaves its way through every part of what we do at St John's.
Beyond the academic
Specialist clubs
Our curriculum extends beyond the National Curriculum and includes a wide range of experiences and opportunities within and beyond the school day. Our specialist club programme is designed to link with and enhance the school curriculum for all age groups from Reception to Year 6. All clubs are run by experienced and qualified teachers or coaches who have a passion to inspire pupils and help them develop new skills. Our program is a broad offer and includes sports, art, music, computing and many more, ranging from girls football to art club, from 'Starmakers' to gymnasitcs, and from multi-sports to martial arts we aim to have a club for everyone.
Residential visits
Residential visits in years 5 and 6 build children’s independence and provide opportunities for learning within different contexts and settings whilst experiencing new adventures that take our children out of their comfort zone!
Trips and visits
Trips and visits take place throughout the school year, in all year groups linked to our curriculum. If appropriate we also invite external speakers to deliver talks and workshops.
Library boxes
A specialist library service sends us books and resources, including artefacts, matched to our curriculum to help pupils develop a love of reading and enrich their interest in taught subjects including history and geography.
Assembly programme
A programme of assemblies based on our values-based ethos helps to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, and provide clear guidance for pupils on how to grow up to be the best person they can possible be. As well as the values assemblies, each term pupils also take part in:
We provide pupils with a wide range of PE & Sport opportunities beyond the school day. Our pupils compete in a range of competitions, sports festivals and local learning community events. After school clubs such as Tag Rugby, Football, Cricket, Martial Arts, Dance, Tennis and Athletics further provide opportunities for pupils to develop sporting skills, healthy lifestyle and positive attitudes . Daily, the children complete The Golden Mile challenge. All classes swim from EYFS- Y6. In Y4 - Y6 children take part in the 'Bike-ability' Scheme which develops children's sense of road-safety. All sports opportunities are inclusive.
Music
Pupils take part in a wide range of musical activities beyond the National Curriculum. All children have the opportunity to learn an instrument in Years 2 -6 learn from recorders to the saxophone. We have musical theatre club that annually puts on a performance at the local hall. All musical opportunities are inclusive.
Forest School
Forest Schools is designed to provide opportunities for outdoor learning in a natural environment. As a school we are very fortunate in having our own forest school area and trained practitioners to deliver our bespoke Forest Schools programme for all children.
Pupils in our Nursery and Reception age groups have regular forest school sessions. Pupils in our nurture programme also benefit from these sessions. Each session is designed around the needs of the pupils taking part.
Pupils as Leaders
Pupils have many opportunities to become a leader in school. These include Librarians, The School Council and The Chaplaincy Team.
At St John's our core values help pupils develop their character, to know that individual differences should be valued, to be resilient, reflective, to have empathy and respect for one another. We help pupils understand and deepen their knowledge of the British values of democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law, mutual respect and tolerance.
Through our taught curriculum for PSHE and RSE we teach pupils to recognise and manage online and offline risks. We teach them about healthy relationships and that sexual harassment of any kind is not tolerated. Children understand that we are all different but treated the same. Our personal development curriculum supports pupils to be ready for their next stage in education, it weaves its way through every part of what we do at St John's.
Beyond the academic
Specialist clubs
Our curriculum extends beyond the National Curriculum and includes a wide range of experiences and opportunities within and beyond the school day. Our specialist club programme is designed to link with and enhance the school curriculum for all age groups from Reception to Year 6. All clubs are run by experienced and qualified teachers or coaches who have a passion to inspire pupils and help them develop new skills. Our program is a broad offer and includes sports, art, music, computing and many more, ranging from girls football to art club, from 'Starmakers' to gymnasitcs, and from multi-sports to martial arts we aim to have a club for everyone.
Residential visits
Residential visits in years 5 and 6 build children’s independence and provide opportunities for learning within different contexts and settings whilst experiencing new adventures that take our children out of their comfort zone!
Trips and visits
Trips and visits take place throughout the school year, in all year groups linked to our curriculum. If appropriate we also invite external speakers to deliver talks and workshops.
Library boxes
A specialist library service sends us books and resources, including artefacts, matched to our curriculum to help pupils develop a love of reading and enrich their interest in taught subjects including history and geography.
Assembly programme
A programme of assemblies based on our values-based ethos helps to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, and provide clear guidance for pupils on how to grow up to be the best person they can possible be. As well as the values assemblies, each term pupils also take part in:
- PSHE launch assemblies,
- achievement celebration assemblies
- music performance assemblies
We provide pupils with a wide range of PE & Sport opportunities beyond the school day. Our pupils compete in a range of competitions, sports festivals and local learning community events. After school clubs such as Tag Rugby, Football, Cricket, Martial Arts, Dance, Tennis and Athletics further provide opportunities for pupils to develop sporting skills, healthy lifestyle and positive attitudes . Daily, the children complete The Golden Mile challenge. All classes swim from EYFS- Y6. In Y4 - Y6 children take part in the 'Bike-ability' Scheme which develops children's sense of road-safety. All sports opportunities are inclusive.
Music
Pupils take part in a wide range of musical activities beyond the National Curriculum. All children have the opportunity to learn an instrument in Years 2 -6 learn from recorders to the saxophone. We have musical theatre club that annually puts on a performance at the local hall. All musical opportunities are inclusive.
Forest School
Forest Schools is designed to provide opportunities for outdoor learning in a natural environment. As a school we are very fortunate in having our own forest school area and trained practitioners to deliver our bespoke Forest Schools programme for all children.
Pupils in our Nursery and Reception age groups have regular forest school sessions. Pupils in our nurture programme also benefit from these sessions. Each session is designed around the needs of the pupils taking part.
Pupils as Leaders
Pupils have many opportunities to become a leader in school. These include Librarians, The School Council and The Chaplaincy Team.