Literacy
At Allanton we structure our literacy planning around North Lanarkshire Council’s Active Literacy Programme. We use a range of literacy resources to support reading, writing, oral expression, comprehension, observational skills and listening.
Mathematics:
Numeracy and Maths focuses on an active approach. Some of the resources we tap into for math are Heinemann, Teejay and various resources sourced on the internet. Extension materials are used where appropriate to support and challenge pupils. Mental Maths and problem solving activities are a regular part of children’s experiences in class.
Health and Well being
Allanton has a whole school approach to Health and Wellbeing and this has been enhanced this year through the extended use of cooking classroom where pupils have developed their literacy and numeracy across learning skills within Health and Wellbeing. Aspects of Health and Wellbeing were further enhanced through a whole school Health, Eco and Science week involving a range of partners.
Interdiciplinary Studies – known as IDL:
These may touch on History, Geography, Science, Nature Study, Health Education and Technology but will also have core Maths, Language and Health and Wellbeing aspect.
We can plan outings to enhance and illustrate topic work. Children do not study all of these subjects at one time, but over time should have a broad based educational experience throughout the school and we also respond to local and national events.
Aesthetic Subjects: Music, Art, Craft, Dance, Drama
Children receive instruction in these skills and are given the opportunity to put them into practice. Theatre visits to the school, and our class assemblies, further enhance this area.
Computer Skills:
Computer skills are taught and software programmes are linked with the curriculum throughout the school. The school has a range of Computer hardware and all classes can access the internet. Interactive Smartboards are in use in all classrooms across the school. We are also developing the use of Class Blogs and the school website as a way of sharing our learning and improving communication with parents and others across the community.
R.E. & Moral Education
Three religions are studied in school: Christianity, Islam and Judaism. We also cover Personal & Social Development through class discussion to encourage positive attitudes. Children are encouraged to develop self-esteem, confidence, resilience and an awareness of other’s needs. Values are examined in the life and work of the school and through assemblies.
Modern Languages:
We teach French in all classes across the school P1 – P7.
In Allanton Primary school we provide opportunities for pupils to develop skills for learning, life and work helping young people develop into successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.
