Curriculum

Curriculum for Excellence

All pupils in Scotland follow the Curriculum for Excellence . To find out more, please click on the following link.

education.gov.scot/curriculum-for-excellence/

Literacy

At Holy Family we develop and extend our literacy skills when we have opportunities to:

communicate, collaborate and build relationships
reflect on and explain my literacy and thinking skills, using feedback to help me improve and sensitively provide useful feedback for others
engage with and create a wide range of texts
develop my understanding of what is special, vibrant and valuable about my own and other cultures and their languages in different media, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by ICT
explore the richness and diversity of language2
extend and enrich my vocabulary through listening, talking, watching and reading. , how it can affect me, and the wide range of ways in which I and others can be creative

Maths & Numeracy

At Holy Family each child's learning in mathematics enables them to:

develop a secure understanding of the concepts, principles and processes of mathematics and apply these in different contexts, including the world of work.
engage with more abstract mathematical concepts and develop important new kinds of thinking
understand the application of mathematics, its impact on our society past and present, and its potential for the future
develop essential numeracy skills which will allow me to participate fully in society
establish firm foundations for further specialist learning
understand that successful independent living requires financial awareness, effective money management, using schedules and other related skills
interpret numerical information appropriately and use it to draw conclusions, assess risk, and make reasoned evaluations and informed decisions
apply skills and understanding creatively and logically to solve problems, within a variety of contexts
appreciate how the imaginative and effective use of technologies can enhance the development of skills and concepts.

Expressive Arts

MUSIC

At Holy Family we are very fortunate to have multiple music specialists visiting us each week.

Mrs Thornton our Music Teacher works with all pupils on a Monday.

Mrs Crosby, our String Instructor provides lessons to small groups/individuals on a Tuesday.

Mr Haggart, our Brass instructor provides lessons to small groups/individuals on a Tuesday

Mr Horton, from the RC Diocese of Aberdeen provides religious singing to Primary 4-7 on a Wednesday.

Miss Hastie, our Piano instructor provides lessons to individuals on a Friday

For those interested in learning an instrument:

Music Tuition

ART & DESIGN

Art and Design is embedded across our whole school. Through art and design, learners have rich opportunities to be creative and to experience inspiration and enjoyment. They explore a wide range of two- and three-dimensional media and technologies through practical activities, and create, express, and communicate ideas. Their studies of the works of artists and designers enhance their enjoyment and deepen their knowledge and understanding.

DRAMA

Through drama, learners have rich opportunities to be creative and to experience inspiration and enjoyment. Creating and presenting are prominent activities for all learners. Their acting and presenting skills are developed through participating in scripted or improvised drama. Exploring real and imaginary situations helps learners to understand and share their world. They develop their capacity to enjoy drama and their knowledge and understanding through evaluating technical aspects and scripts, and commenting on their work and the work of others.

At Holy Family children have the opportunity to express themselves through drama both in class and on a larger scale through our school productions. In class activities children can explore various topics or work through tricky situations using drama. Our Christmas and End of Year shows are always a real treat for everyone and the children never fail to impress us with their talents.

DANCE

Through dance, learners have rich opportunities to be creative and to experience inspiration and enjoyment. Creating and performing will be the core activities for all learners, and taking part in dance contributes to their physical education and physical activity. Learners develop their technical skills and the quality of their movement, and use their imagination and skills to create and choreograph dance sequences. They further develop their knowledge and understanding and their capacity to enjoy dance through evaluating performances and commenting on their work and the work of others.

Health & Wellbeing

At Holy Family pupils can expect their learning environment to support them to:

develop my self-awareness, self-worth and respect for others
meet challenges, manage change and build relationships
experience personal achievement and build my resilience and confidence
understand and develop my physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing and social skills
understand how what I eat, how active I am and how decisions I make about my behaviour and relationships affect my physical and mental wellbeing
participate in a wide range of activities which promote a healthy lifestyle
understand that adults in my school community have a responsibility to look after me, listen to my concerns and involve others where necessary
learn about where to find help and resources to inform choices
assess and manage risk and understand the impact of risk-taking behaviour
reflect on my strengths and skills to help me make informed choices when planning my next steps
acknowledge diversity and understand that it is everyone’s responsibility to challenge discrimination.

Social Studies

At Holy Family learning in the social studies enables children to develop my understanding of the history, heritage and culture of Scotland, and an appreciation of my local and national heritage within the world

broaden my understanding of the world by learning about human activities and achievements in the past and present
develop my understanding of my own values, beliefs and cultures and those of others
develop my understanding of the principles of democracy and citizenship through experience of critical and independent thinking
explore and evaluate different types of sources and evidence
learn how to locate, explore and link periods, people and events in time and place
learn how to locate, explore and link features and places locally and further afield
engage in activities which encourage enterprising attitudes
develop an understanding of concepts that stimulate enterprise and influence business
establish firm foundations for lifelong learning and for further specialised study and careers.

Science

At Holy Family learning in the sciences allows the pupils to:

· develop curiosity and understanding of the environment and my place in the living, material and physical world

· demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of the big ideas and concepts of the sciences

· develop skills for learning, life and work

· develop the skills of scientific inquiry and investigation using practical techniques

· develop skills in the accurate use of scientific language, formulae and equations

· apply safety measures and take necessary actions to control risk and hazards

· recognise the impact the sciences make on my life, the lives of others, the environment and on society

· recognise the role of creativity and inventiveness in the development of the sciences

· develop an understanding of the Earth’s resources and the need for responsible use of them

· express opinions and make decisions on social, moral, ethical, economic and environmental issues based upon sound understanding

· develop as a scientifically-literate citizen with a lifelong interest in the sciences

· establish the foundation for more advanced learning and future careers in the sciences and the technologies.

Technologies

At Holy Family children will develop knowledge, skills,

attributes and capabilities around 13 key

concepts/significant aspects of learning in the

technologies.

· Awareness of technological developments (Past, Present and Future), including how they work.

· Impact, contribution, and relationship of technologies on business, the economy, politics, and the environment.

· Using digital products and services in a variety of contexts to achieve a purposeful outcome

· Searching, processing and managing information responsibly

· Cyber resilience and internet safety

· Understanding the world through computational thinking

· Understanding and analysing computing technology

· Designing, building and testing computing solutions

· Food and textile technologies

· Designing & constructing models/products

· Exploring uses of materials

· Representing ideas, concepts and products through a variety of graphic media

· Application of Engineering

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