Kingshott School Years 5 and 6
Building on the solid foundation of earlier years, in Years 5 and 6 we aim to further develop the children’s thirst for learning and encourage a spirit of independence.
From Year 5 onwards, all children are based in the Robinson Building. Opened in 2015, the building comprises nine bright and airy classrooms, a specialist art studio, music suite, food technology room and science laboratory.
Form classes each have a dedicated form tutor who is responsible for registration and is the first point of contact for pastoral care. The form tutor also monitors the academic progress of each child and communicates regularly and effectively with parents.
Smaller teaching groups enable staff to focus fully on the individual child, nurturing confidence, developing self-esteem and providing the highest level of attention. This support helps children feel confident to succeed in all areas of school life and strengthens the important link between home and school.
Our aim is to fully prepare children for the most appropriate academic step into the next phase of their education, while producing confident and well-rounded individuals. To this end, all subjects are taught by specialist teachers who oversee each child’s development. The following subjects form the foundation of our curriculum:
English, Mathematics, Science, French, Spanish, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Art, Drama, Design & Technology, Food Technology, Music, Information & Communication Technology, Physical Education & Games, and PSHEE & Citizenship.
All subjects are further supported and enriched by a full programme of class and year group outings, trips, events and visits, aimed at bringing learning to life and providing enjoyable, stimulating experiences. For example, the year begins with a day of team-building activities designed to challenge the children while fostering social development, and ends with residential trips. Year 5 visits the Peak District and Year 6 travels to France.
During these important transitional years at Kingshott, children are encouraged to engage in a broad spectrum of activities and are given many opportunities for personal and social growth.
