Welcome to the Geography Department

Live Love Learn 

” I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you” 

Subject Leader: Mr M Duffy

Geography Curriculum

Intent: 

The intention of the Geography curriculum is to provide opportunities for children to gain a confident understanding of where places are as well as the interdependence that can exist between places. They will gain a strong understanding of the human and physical world and have an appreciation of economic, environmental, political and social geographies; creating well rounded individuals ready for a modern world. 

Our main aims are to:

• Live: Ensure pupils develop observation and analytical skills and personal qualities for lifelong learning so that they can make an active contribution to society
• Love: Broaden pupils’ horizons by giving them opportunities to explore the wider world through study of places as well as educational visits
• Learn: Develop independent, confident and successful learners who achieve the best possible academic standards, whatever their starting point.

There are four key concepts for geography threaded throughout pupils’ four year journey at Edward Peake. These are: space and scale, place and culture, human and physical, environment and sustainability.

These concepts allow pupils to deepen their understanding of geography across a wide variety of topics.

Implementation: 

Pupils are encouraged to broaden and deepen knowledge whilst showing a positive attitude to learning. Pupils in year 5 and year 6 are taught by their class teacher under the guidance of the subject leader. Pupils in year 7 and year 8 are taught by a subject specialist. All pupils have an hour of geography every week.

In geography we use the Edward Peake lesson structure to ensure that all pupils are able to engage fully in their learning.

Each year has an overarching theme which each topic feeds into. Every lesson has a key question for pupils to explore and deepen their geographical knowledge.

Impact:

Pupils achieve academically, are ready for their next steps in education and have high aspirations for their future.

• Curriculum Overview
• Knowledge Organisers
• Progression Maps

Subject Leader- Miss L Bell

Intent:

The intention of the Art curriculum at Edward Peake is to produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences to become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design. The curriculum has been designed to be aspirational for all pupils, providing support and challenge to meet the needs of learners.  Pupils are able to explore periods of art and artists, for them to create and explore using a variety of materials whilst learning new techniques and knowledge. We encourage independent learners by analysing their work to make informed choices and decisions in their artwork. The Art curriculum has been specifically designed to meet the needs of all pupils regardless of their previous experiences or potential barriers to learning. Pupils are exposed to a range of artists from different cultures, backgrounds and ethnicities in order to develop their cultural awareness. We make use of subject specialist teaching across all 4 year groups, with a specialist art room and resources.

Our main aims are to:

• Live: Ensure pupils develop skills and personal qualities for lifelong learning so that they can make an active contribution to society and the arts community.  
• Love: Broaden pupils’ horizons by giving them opportunities to explore different materials, skills and artists.
• Learn: Develop independent, confident and successful art and crafters and encourage their creative thinking. 

There are 3 key concepts which are threaded throughout the Art Curriculum at Edward Peake. These are:

Personal expression, being able to discuss and share opinions confidently about their art and the art of others.                                                                                                                                                    Creative expression, where pupils are able to take risks with their own art work and challenge their skills.                                                                                                                                                                Design and application to use mediums, media and processes correctly and confidently in their work. 

Implementation:

Pupils are encouraged to broaden and deepen knowledge of Art whilst showing a positive attitude to learning. The intent is implemented in Art through a series of research, explore, analyse and create.

Impact:

Pupils achieve academically, are ready for their next steps in education and have high aspirations for their future.

• Curriculum Overview
• Knowledge Organisers
• Progression Maps

Head of Science – Mrs G.Gunter

Science Technician – Mr A.Grainger

Key Stage 2

Key Stage 3

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The school follows the RE Agreed Syllabus for Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton 2012-2017.

RE is learning about the religions of the world and learning from them. The religions studied and discussed at Edward Peake are Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Judaism, Humanism and of course, Christianity.  We also delve into the areas of agnosticsm and atheism and why people think in different ways about God and the world.

In Keystage 3, you will be able to discuss some moral and theological questions, such as ‘Who made my jeans?’ and ‘What do people say about God and the Universe?’

The approach to lessons in RE is varied and includes discussion, drama, artwork, sorting games, presentations, posters and speeches, just to name a few.  We try out the practical elements of worship in different faiths, such as wudu.  Visits to places of worship and by visiting speakers will be arranged to link in with topics in each year group.

We don’t have all the answers in RE lessons, but you are given the opportunity to find out for yourself what the world is about and discuss those burning questions like ‘Why am I here?’ and ‘What’s wrong with the world?

Key Stage 2     Key Stage 3     Pictures    Levels in RE

Head of PSHCE department – Miss D Hooper

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Subject Leader – Mr A Carter

Here at Edward Peake C of E (VC) Middle School, we aim to provide a broad and balanced P.E. curriculum which enables pupils to experience and enjoy a wide range of sporting activities.

Developing pupil’s positive attitude towards physical activity is central to the P.E. department’s aims, as is encouraging pupils to participate in our extensive programme of extra-curricular sporting opportunities.

We believe that sport is an invaluable tool to help pupils reach their full potential. We not only help pupils develop their physical literacy skills; we also strive to help pupils develop essential life skills through team work and competitive play.

Intent:

The intention of the PE curriculum is to teach our children the positive impacts being active has on their social, metal and physical wellbeing. We aim to deliver high-quality teaching and learning opportunities that inspire all children to succeed in physical activities. To support this, we have an in-depth curriculum plan which also includes activities such as, dance, fitness, swimming and OAA. We offer an enriched sports leaders programme that allows our pupils to explore leadership qualities in their chosen area of interest, Thus, allowing pupils who participate in extracurricular activities the opportunity to gain experience in leadership. Physical education promotes an understanding in children of their bodies in action. It involves thinking, selecting and applying skills and promotes positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle. This is delivered through a golden thread approach, with key concepts running throughout each year’s group curriculum. These key concepts are skill development, active thinkers, mental and physical health and positive social impacts. This enables children to make informed choices about physical activities throughout their lives.

Our main aims are to:

• Live: Broaden pupil choices around their social, physical & mental wellbeing.
• Love: Encourage passionate, engaged and enthusiastic learners
• Learn: Develop independent, confident and successful learners who engage with the full PE curriculum

Pupils will have the opportunity to experience a balanced and varied curriculum allowing pupils to participate in a wide variety of activities covering invasion, racket, striking and fielding, aesthetics and athletics. They will also use technical terminology with confidence accurately and precisely, building up an extended specialist vocabulary.

Pupils have the opportunity to attend extra-curricular sporting clubs and competitions to represent their school and community. Our curriculum helps pupils to make positive informed choices around their health, well-being and diet. It is important to us that all pupils, no matter their current sporting ability or involvement in sporting groups have the opportunity to develop their full potential. 

Our curriculum also aims to develop pupils’ cultural awareness by having a sound understanding of different sports, their origins, including British and world-wide sporting role models.

Implementation:

Pupils are encouraged to broaden and deepen knowledge of PE whilst showing a positive attitude to learning. The intent is implemented in PE through a series of performance, knowledge and theory, leadership and physical health/fitness preparation. We make full use of extensive outside space, sports hall and fitness facilities to implement our curriculum, allowing pupils to experience a wide range of sporting activities. Pupils are also encouraged to take on leadership roles, supporting other pupils through demonstrations, refereeing and coaching.

The PE curriculum follows the Edward Peake lesson structure, which allows pupils to see a clear demonstration and modelling before applying this knowledge to their own practice. Through reflection, pupils are encouraged to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

All pupils receive two hours of PE every week. In KS3 pupils are taught by subject specialist PE teachers. In KS2 pupils are taught by class teachers, supported by our subject specialist PE staff.

Impact:

Pupils achieve academically, are ready for their next steps in education and have high aspirations for their future.

• Curriculum Overview
• Knowledge Organisers
• Progression Maps

Head of Music Department – Mrs S Thorn

Aims

The national curriculum for music aims to ensure that all pupils:

• perform, listen to , review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions, including the works of the great composers and musicians.
• learn how to sing and to use their voices, to create and compose music on their own and with others, have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, use technology, appropriately and have the opportunity to progress to the next level of musical excellence.
• understand and explore how music is created, produced and communicated, including thorough the interrelated dimensions: pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, structure and appropriate musical notations.

Year 5   Year 6   Year 7   Year 8   Extra Curricular   Instrumental Lessons   Gallery

“Encourage each other and build each other up” (Thessalonians 5:11)

Intent:

The intention of the mathematics curriculum is to provide all pupils with the depth of knowledge and mathematical skills to be able to solve new problems in unfamiliar situations.  Pupils will be able to apply the techniques and skills learnt in mathematics lessons to their mathematical studies, all areas of the curriculum and everyday life.

Our main aims are to:

• Pupils are prepared for the next stage of their education: Ensure every pupil succeeds and many excel in mathematics
• Broaden pupils’ horizons: Ensure pupils have the relevant mathematical knowledge and skills to prepare them for day to day life and the workplace
• Independent, confident and successful learners: Develop curious and creative learners who are intrigued by mathematics and show resilience and persevere together to solve problems

Implementation:

Pupils are encouraged to broaden and deepen knowledge whilst showing a positive attitude to learning. The intent is implemented through the structure and progressive learning within mathematics lessons and working together as a community with the support of students, parents, businesses and other schools to provide opportunities for learning.

Impact:

Pupils achieve academically, are ready for their next steps in education and have high aspirations for their future.

Subject Leader: Mr D Evans

Intent:

The intention of our curriculum is to provide a broad, balanced and knowledge rich education which ensures every child is offered challenging and engaging learning experiences with Christian values at their heart. Through our four key concepts (linguistic competence, knowledge about language, creativity and cultural diversity) in French, we aim to produce a rounded curriculum that gives various access points and multiple potential future uses for all of our learners.

Our main aims are to:

• Live: Foster pupils’ curiosity and deepen their understanding of other countries and cultures so that they can be more open and adaptable to new experiences.
• Enable pupils to express their ideas and thoughts in French and to understand and respond to its speakers, both in speech and writing.
• Love: Learn new ways of thinking and read great literature in French.
• Learn: Provide the foundation for learning further languages therefore equipping pupils to study and work in other countries.
• Develop the skills and confidence of language learners to consider themselves as ‘World Citizens’ who belong in a multicultural, mutually respectful world.

Implementation:

Through the four main concepts that we develop in French at Edward Peake, we aim to maximise linguistic competence, knowledge about language, creativity and cultural diversity. Through a specialist lead French curriculum, we deliver French over one hour a week in key stage 2 and two hours a week in key stage 3. We use the latest e-based teaching resource (Dynamo) which links directly to the national curriculum and assesses against standards that prepare our pupils for the next stage of learning.  We use platforms such as Youtube, Linguascope and Duolingo as part of a media rich broad French curriculum. This provides all pupils with different access points to learning and potential language usage methods in the future. Cultural diversity is important to us here at Edward Peake so, as part of the French curriculum, we look at all of the French speaking world and its cultures rather than focusing on one specific country.

Impact:

Pupils achieve academically, are ready for their next steps in education and have high aspirations for their future. Ultimately, we want our students to have a love of languages and aim to achieve this by nurturing a linguistic curiosity and an intrinsic motivation to explore and respect other cultures and people.

• Curriculum Overview
• Knowledge Organisers
• Progression Maps