{"id":813,"date":"2022-03-09T14:40:30","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T14:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/?page_id=813"},"modified":"2026-03-30T21:34:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T21:34:50","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"jetpack-slideshow-noscript robots-nocontent\">This slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p><div id=\"gallery-813-1-slideshow\" class=\"jetpack-slideshow-window jetpack-slideshow jetpack-slideshow-black\" data-trans=\"fade\" data-autostart=\"1\" 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cream 3&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\\\/ab\\\/public\\\/bowmorewebsite\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/1426\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/27134749\\\/first-aid-P1-3.png&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;1073&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;first aid P1-3&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\\\/ab\\\/public\\\/bowmorewebsite\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/1426\\\/2025\\\/10\\\/31150220\\\/SA.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;1174&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;SA&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\\\/ab\\\/public\\\/bowmorewebsite\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/1426\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/27133510\\\/6.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;1489&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}]\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"675\">At <strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"546\">Bowmore Primary School<\/strong>, our curriculum is designed to help children become confident learners who are curious about the world and ready for the future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"877\">We follow Scotland\u2019s <strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"727\">Curriculum for Excellence<\/strong>, which aims to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes young people need for learning, life and work. Our curriculum supports children to become:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"988\">\n<li data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"904\">\n<p data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"904\"><strong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"904\">Successful learners<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"932\">\n<p data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"932\"><strong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"932\">Confident individuals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"959\">\n<p data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"959\"><strong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"959\">Responsible citizens<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"988\">\n<p data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"988\"><strong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"988\">Effective contributors<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1116\">Learning is planned to be engaging, relevant and challenging, while recognising that every child progresses at their own pace.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"500\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/sway.office.com\/s\/ZpWtbKx1HC9NU5Sm\/embed\" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen ><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Here is our curriculum rationale.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1eUGxzqh-C8MfUd1NGUWdq5o0gOiYoxLm\/preview\" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen ><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1141\">Curriculum Areas<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1221\">Children learn across the eight curriculum areas of Curriculum for Excellence:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1479\">\n<li data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<p data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1244\"><strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1244\">Expressive Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1271\">\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1271\"><strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1271\">Health and Wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1370\">\n<p data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1370\"><strong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1287\">Languages<\/strong> (including English, Gaelic Medium Education, Gaelic Learners and modern languages)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1388\">\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1388\"><strong data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1388\">Mathematics<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1424\">\n<p data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1424\"><strong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1424\">Religious and Moral Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1439\">\n<p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1439\"><strong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1439\">Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1460\">\n<p data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1460\"><strong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1460\">Social Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1479\">\n<p data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1479\"><strong data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1479\">Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1599\">These areas provide a broad and balanced education and allow children to develop a wide range of skills and interests.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1638\">The Four Contexts for Learning<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1752\">Learning at Bowmore Primary happens through the <strong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1718\">four contexts for learning<\/strong> within Curriculum for Excellence.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1787\">Discrete Curriculum Areas and Subjects<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1896\">Children develop knowledge and skills in the eight curriculum areas through engaging and purposeful lessons.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1896\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1579\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/curriculum\/screenshot-2026-03-29-184932\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174946\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184932.png\" data-orig-size=\"290,373\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-03-29 184932\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174946\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184932-233x300.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174946\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184932.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1579\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174946\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184932.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174946\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184932.png 290w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174946\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184932-233x300.png 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1928\">Interdisciplinary Learning<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2114\">Topics and projects allow children to make connections across different subjects. For example, a topic may link science, social studies and literacy through shared learning experiences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2114\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1576\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/curriculum\/screenshot-2026-03-29-184517\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174554\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184517.png\" data-orig-size=\"764,581\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-03-29 184517\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174554\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184517-300x228.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174554\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184517.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1576\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174554\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184517.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"764\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174554\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184517.png 764w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174554\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184517-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2148\">Ethos and Life of the School<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2376\">The wider life of the school plays an important role in children\u2019s development. Opportunities such as clubs, pupil leadership groups, ChangeMakers and school events help children develop confidence, responsibility and teamwork.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2376\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1578\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/curriculum\/screenshot-2026-03-29-184756\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174813\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184756.png\" data-orig-size=\"824,505\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-03-29 184756\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174813\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184756-300x184.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174813\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184756.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1578\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174813\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184756.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"824\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174813\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184756.png 824w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174813\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184756-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174813\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184756-768x471.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2402\">Personal Achievement<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2550\">Children are encouraged to celebrate achievements both in and out of school. These are shared through assemblies, Seesaw and classroom discussions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2550\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1577\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/curriculum\/screenshot-2026-03-29-184648\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174708\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184648.png\" data-orig-size=\"315,413\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-03-29 184648\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174708\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184648-229x300.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174708\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184648.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1577\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174708\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184648.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"315\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174708\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184648.png 315w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174708\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-184648-229x300.png 229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2574\">Learning Levels<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2784\">Curriculum for Excellence is organised into levels which broadly correspond to stages of learning. However, children progress through these levels at different rates depending on their individual development.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2959\">At Bowmore Primary we ensure that learning is carefully planned so that it is <strong data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2902\">appropriate for each child\u2019s stage<\/strong>, allowing them to be challenged and supported as needed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1515\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/curriculum\/levels-cfe\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12125856\/LEVELS-CFE.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"640,224\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"LEVELS-CFE\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12125856\/LEVELS-CFE-300x105.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12125856\/LEVELS-CFE.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1515\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12125856\/LEVELS-CFE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12125856\/LEVELS-CFE.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12125856\/LEVELS-CFE-300x105.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2996\">Active and Engaging Learning<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3278\">We believe children learn best when they are actively involved in their learning. Active learning can include outdoor learning, school visits and practical experiences, but it also means encouraging children to think deeply, ask questions, solve problems and work collaboratively.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3414\">Through active learning approaches, pupils develop important skills such as creativity, resilience, teamwork and independent thinking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3414\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1573\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/curriculum\/6f56320e-d382-4245-9766-54251dc0a8ab-jpg___1774353712___1209600___1___z5x3hujc1tfttgd9fihf5h-ktkgyafb5wpxzr9p9zrxxzebalidi0qnerwity1qgq8aiicednokqyjs9676vtw\/\" 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data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174325\/6f56320e-d382-4245-9766-54251dc0a8ab.jpg___1774353712___1209600___1___z5X3Hujc1tfttgD9fIHF5h-kTKGYafb5WPXZR9P9zRXxZEBalIdI0QnErWITY1qgQ8aIicEDNOKqyjS9676vTw-300x225.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174325\/6f56320e-d382-4245-9766-54251dc0a8ab.jpg___1774353712___1209600___1___z5X3Hujc1tfttgD9fIHF5h-kTKGYafb5WPXZR9P9zRXxZEBalIdI0QnErWITY1qgQ8aIicEDNOKqyjS9676vTw.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1573\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174325\/6f56320e-d382-4245-9766-54251dc0a8ab.jpg___1774353712___1209600___1___z5X3Hujc1tfttgD9fIHF5h-kTKGYafb5WPXZR9P9zRXxZEBalIdI0QnErWITY1qgQ8aIicEDNOKqyjS9676vTw.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174325\/6f56320e-d382-4245-9766-54251dc0a8ab.jpg___1774353712___1209600___1___z5X3Hujc1tfttgD9fIHF5h-kTKGYafb5WPXZR9P9zRXxZEBalIdI0QnErWITY1qgQ8aIicEDNOKqyjS9676vTw.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174325\/6f56320e-d382-4245-9766-54251dc0a8ab.jpg___1774353712___1209600___1___z5X3Hujc1tfttgD9fIHF5h-kTKGYafb5WPXZR9P9zRXxZEBalIdI0QnErWITY1qgQ8aIicEDNOKqyjS9676vTw-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174325\/6f56320e-d382-4245-9766-54251dc0a8ab.jpg___1774353712___1209600___1___z5X3Hujc1tfttgD9fIHF5h-kTKGYafb5WPXZR9P9zRXxZEBalIdI0QnErWITY1qgQ8aIicEDNOKqyjS9676vTw-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3456\">Preparing Children for the Future<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3574\">The world is constantly changing and education must help children develop the skills they need to adapt and succeed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3612\">Our curriculum encourages pupils to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3772\">\n<li data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3649\">\n<p data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3649\">think critically and creatively<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3674\">\n<p data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3674\">work collaboratively<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3701\">\n<p data-start=\"3677\" data-end=\"3701\">develop digital skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3729\">\n<p data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3729\">communicate confidently<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3772\">\n<p data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3772\">take responsibility for their learning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3926\">By combining strong academic foundations with real-world experiences, we aim to prepare our learners for the opportunities and challenges of the future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3926\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1575\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/curriculum\/8e1db8a4-27a2-4303-9135-ec79660176df-jpg___1774238354___1209600___1___0egwgpbsq5mkxigtgy-qpkstb3ffgyry26c3pakebkcfcxixiokky0csheg9ynls2xmkvtm180skop-_u3a8nq\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29174330\/8e1db8a4-27a2-4303-9135-ec79660176df.jpg___1774238354___1209600___1___0eGWgPBSq5mkxiGTgy-qpKStB3fFgyrY26c3PAkeBKcfCXixiOKky0cshEG9ynLs2xmKvTm180SKoP-_u3a8NQ.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"947,1260\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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We follow Scotland\u2019s Curriculum for Excellence, which aims to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes young people need for learning, life and work. Our curriculum supports children to become: Successful [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-813","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/813","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=813"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/813\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1597,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/813\/revisions\/1597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=813"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}