Teaching and

Learning Areas 

Classrooms

Our School Building Oldbury Court Primary School is a large, spacious primary school with areas for Key Stage One (Infants) and for Key Stage Two (Juniors) - these are linked together by a large dining hall and kitchen. The Key Stage Two block includes four first floor classrooms. Oldbury Court Primary has one meeting hall where we hold assemblies and celebrations, and a sports hall for gymnastics, dance and indoor games. The school also has a newly equipped computer suite and library. Each class has its own shared area outside the classroom to be used by smaller groups and mini computer suites in Year R—Year 5 classes. 

 

 

 

 

 

     Library: Equipped with a range of fiction and non-fiction books and an electronic lending system.

 

     Outdoor Class room:  A small amphitheatre space for environmental work and outside performance.                                                                                   

 Subjects 

 

 

 Literacy: teaching at Oldbury Court provides experiences which will enable our children to develop necessary skills to use the English language confidently, appropriately and accurately and to the best of their ability.

  

  

 

Numeracy: is taught daily and consolidated through our learning projects to develop understanding of numbers, shape, measure and data handling skills.

  

  

 

  Science: lessons aim to develop the investigational and experimental skills of children and help to encourage lively enquiring minds.

  

 

 

 

 

History & Georgraphy 

History and Geography; are taught through learning projects which links other curriculum areas developed allowing children to increase their knowledge and understanding of the world they live in

 

 

  

 

ICT: Our ICT suite enables the children to develop computer and technology skills, as well as developing research skills through the use of the internet.  In addition, we have an interactive smart board in every class room to support teaching and learning by making it a more interactive and exciting experience. 

  

D.T: At Oldbury Court Primary we understand the Design and Technology prepares learners to participate in tomorrow’s rapidly changing world.

  

 

  

  

Art:Throughout their time at Oldbury Court, children will have opportunities to develop their creative talents and express themselves in imaginative ways through Art. The school is part of the Creative Partnerships initiative and children regularly work with visiting artists on a wide variety of different projects. There are also links with city art galleries.

(See projects page for link) 

  

Music 

Music: The music curriculum is taught as part of learning projects wherever possible. Children have opportunities to compose and perform music individually as well as in groups of varying sizes, including whole school.  The are many opportunities to learn instruments through peripatetic lessons and through class recorder lessons. Music clubs give opportunities for children to take part in group performances such as choir and recorder playing.

 

        

Physical Exercise:

 and the promotion of healthy lifestyles are of prime importance and we make sure children all participate in gymnastics, games and dance lessons. We hold very successful sports days every year. We are also committed to children’s safety around water and we have a timetabled swimming programme from Yr2 upwards.

  

  

RE:We teach RE as part of the curriculum and also offer a daily collective act of worship where children have the opportunity to listen, participate and reflect on the importance of core human values and their own role in the world. We celebrate Christian and other festivals through the year and value families and friends of all ethnic and cultural groups.

   

                                 

 

  

PHSE: ensures children have opportunities to talk about feelings, concerns and their own personal and social development. We explore issues and feelings through discussion, circle times and focussed lessons.

  

 

 

  

SEN: Oldbury Court Primary School is committed to inclusion and we strive to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and to develop an environment where all children flourish and feel safe.

  

 

  

 

MFL: In Partnership with Whitefield Community School we now offer French lessons to Years 5 and 6 and we will be introducing Spanish to Years 3 and 4 this year.

 

Opportunities beyond the Curriculum  

 

We continue to seek out and use opportunities beyond the curriculum to enhance children’s education. We recognise and value the crucial role that parents have in educating their children. Because of this, we provide many opportunities for you to join us to share learning and support your child during the school year.  

 

Oldbury Court Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school where we do all we can to make sure your child is happy, listened to, valued and supported. We welcome visitors and are always pleased to share the high standards of teaching, displays, behaviour and attitudes in our school. You are welcome to visit any time or to join us for our Open Days when there are opportunities to find out more about some of the things we are doing.

  

Jenny Holt

 

Head Teacher