Curriculum Subjects
English
English is taught as both a discreet and cross-curricular subject. Children are taught reading, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation and phonics. The programme for English is delivered in a variety of lively and creative ways, including the use of ebooks, computing, drama and outdoor learning. Reading and writing activities include peer, buddy, group and whole school initiatives. We also have a wonderful library which the children regularly access.
The school uses a wide variety of reading schemes. Our main reading scheme is Oxford Reading Tree. We follow the Letters and Sounds phonics programme. Overview of English English at STM Grammar Glossary for Parents Articulation of Phonemes
Handwriting
At St Thomas More, we take great pride of the equality in our handwriting. From the very first stages of Early Years, children are taught to use the cursive script. We strongly believe this promotes fluency, neatness and has strong links to accuracy of spelling. Handwriting-Script
Maths
We value Mathematics as a way of gaining greater understanding of the world around us and seek to provide pupils with a rich and progressive curriculum. We support pupils to develop their ability to calculate, reason, problem solve, and to understand and appreciate patterns in numbers and space in their everyday lives, both in and out of school. We have adopted a Mastery approach towards our teaching - please click on the link for more information. Mastery approach to teaching Maths at STM Maths at STM
Children learn by seeing and doing. We encourage the use of games and activities to support their wider application of key mathematical concepts and skills. Maths Activities for Home
Number Formation Rhyme Cards for Early Years
Computing and Online Safety
Safeguarding children is crucial part of our duty. This includes children’s access to the online world. Online-Safety-Advice-for-Parents.pdf Computing at STM
Art and Design Design and Technology
Art and Design at STM Design and Technology at STM
EYFS Modern Foreign Language
Early Years Foundation Stage at STM French at STM
Geography History
Geography at STM History at STM
Music Science
Music in Year 1 and Year 2 Science at STM
Physical Education and Physical Activity
Learning Outcomes for Gymnastics
Learning Outcomes for Invasion Games
Learning Outcomes for Net and Wall Games
Learning Outcomes for Striking and Fielding Games
School Sport
Physical Education Timetable 2018 - 2019
Sports Partnership Calendar 2018-19
Participation in School Sport Across the School
School Events
Year 5 visit the Letchworth Golf Club
Greenway Day - School Competition
