English
English
at St John’s Junior School
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go.”
(Dr Seuss)
The school has adopted the National Curriculum for English as defined by the Department for Education.
The National Curriculum for English aims to ensure that all pupils:
read easily, fluently and with good understanding
develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information
acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language
appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage
write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences
use discussion in order to learn; they should be able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas
are competent in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate.
English vision
English is at the heart of every child and adult’s life. We live in an environment where the English language is all around us and we use the fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading and writing in our daily lives. This is why at St. John’s Catholic Junior School we believe that English should be at the heart of all aspects of school life. At St. John’s, we aim to deliver a high quality English curriculum that gives children the best possible opportunities to become confident and successful speakers, listeners, readers and writers with a deep love and understanding of the English language. We believe the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills is central to improving a child's life chances.
Teachers at St. John’s have high expectations for all children to achieve and enjoy the art of speaking, listening, reading and writing and to be able to use the skills they acquire in a range of contexts. At St. John’s, children are given daily opportunities to explore and develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through a number of rich, engaging and creative activities in order to prepare them for the world they live in. We understand the importance of writing and language in our lives and we are committed to ensuring we do our very best to help the children in our care become confident speakers, engaged listeners, successful readers and creative writers.
You can read more about our methods, policy, aims, targets, and much more in our maths overview below.
