Junior Department
At Grantham Preparatory International School we pride ourselves on our high expectations and have developed schemes of work which are linked to the National Curriculum, allowing our children to have the opportunity to succeed. Our aim is to give a wide and balanced learning experience for our pupils.
Curriculum
Mathematics, English, Science, Music and P.E. are given prominence. Also timetabled is History, Geography, Religious Studies, ICT, Art, STEAM (Science & Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) P.S.H.E, Drama and Spanish.
Art, Languages, Music and PE are taught by specialist teachers
Dance and Drama
Drama forms part of the English curriculum and Dance is taught in P.E. lessons. Children of all ages have the opportunity to perform in a variety of informal and more formal productions throughout the year.
Music
In addition to class music lessons, children can learn a musical instrument. We have a School Band, Rock Band and a Choir which performs regularly at concerts in school, in the community and in local music competitions.
Sport
The children participate in various sporting activities. Some of these will be part of the curriculum, while others will be after school activities. These include: football, rugby, hockey, netball, swimming, rounders, cross-country, cricket, tennis, squash, athletics and gymnastics.
Personal, Social and Health Education
There is allocated curriculum time to cover this subject and class teachers deal with important social issues such as relationships, citizenship, bullying, aspects of growing up and good health. These are also addressed in our regular school assemblies.
Homework
Children are encouraged to reinforce their learning at school with regular homework. This begins with reading & spellings in the Infants and in the Juniors increases in scope and length to approximately half an hour a day.
As we prepare our children for secondary school they benefit from having well qualified subject teachers to deliver the curriculum. The children also have the opportunity to move around the school to work in different classrooms whilst remaining under the guidance of a class teacher.
There is a sharing of good practice amongst staff and many extend their subject knowledge and passions beyond the classroom through the extra-curricular activities. The children at Grantham Preparatory International School are well prepared to embark on the next stage of their academic career with happy memories and a love for learning. Additional support is especially provided to prepare the children for the 11+ and Common Entrance exams.
