Shincliffe CE Primary School

High Shincliffe, Durham DH1 2PN

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Home / Our Curriculum / Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development

Spiritual

  • The school has a supportive Christian ethos where pupils can be individuals, develop respect for others and be respected themselves. Christian values underpin all aspects of the school’s work
  • We offer pupils the opportunity to develop a sense of purpose based on agreed Christian Values
  • Pupils are encouraged to be reflective during collective worship and in R.E and PSHE lessons
  • The school follows the Durham Agreed syllabus for R.E and this is supported by other curriculum areas
  • Celebration assembly enables pupils to share and celebrate their and other pupil’s, successes and achievements. Celebrating talents allows pupils to develop a sense of self
  • Pupils take part in prayer and are helped to reflect on how biblical messages are relevant to their lives today
  • Pupils visit special places e.g. St Mary’s Church Shincliffe and Durham Cathedral
  • We have a rich and varied curriculum and seek to develop creative and imaginative responses to art and music. Pupils are encouraged to explore and develop that which animates them
  • During the school day there is time for peace, happiness, tranquility

Moral

  • A clear moral code provides the basis for behaviour and this is promoted consistently through all aspects of school life
  • Policies and curriculum planning provide opportunities for children to explore questions of right and wrong and explore moral codes. Pupils and staff discuss the outcomes and consequences of actions
  • Pupils regularly raise funds for related charities and understand what is happening in other parts of the world
  • Pupils feel comfortable to express their views and show good sportsmanship
  • Children participate in community projects such as planting with the Parish Council
  • The school environment, through display etc., reinforces the values of the school community
  • School rules, rewards and sanctions are clearly defined and understood
  • Staff and older children act as role models during everyday life
  • We teach the difference between right and wrong and adults consistently model, through the quality of relationships in school, fairness, integrity, justice, respect and conflict resolution
  • Class rules are drawn up by the children and teacher at the beginning of the year
  • Code of conducts are used for internet safety and bullying and shared with parents
  • The getting along scheme this is used to support children in school

Social

  • We foster a sense of community and our pupils are tolerant and respectful of difference. We promote equality
  • We take opportunities to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Among others, we support, Children in Need, the Durham Foodbank and Christian Aid
  • New pupils adjust well to the school and are firmly accepted by their classmates
  • We develop our pupils’ leadership skills and give them opportunities to exercise responsibility: for example through the School Council, Playground Leaders, Worship Committee and Junior Librarians
  • Buddy schemes – children in Year 6 are buddies to children in Reception, Y1 and Y2 in order to help them at lunchtimes and playtimes
  • Children in Y6 are buddies with children in Year 2 to support them with their reading
  • Children in Year 5 are Maths buddies with children in Year 3
  • Playground leaders – several children are trained in playground leadership – they promote fair play and introduce games to the children at break times
  • School Council – meet half termly to look at ways to improve our school
  • A range of afterschool clubs are offered and are usually oversubscribed
  • Residential trips are offered in upper KS2 to promote positive corporate experiences
  • Pupils join with other pupils from local schools to participate in sports contests and collaborate in teams to compete against other clusters of schools

Cultural

  • Termly International Days allow pupils the opportunity to explore their own cultural assumptions and values
  • We have links with schools throughout the world and hold the International Schools Award
  • Regular visitors from around the world and a visit to France to visit our partner school, extend pupils’ knowledge and use of cultural imagery and language
  • We recognise and nurture pupils’ particular gifts and talents. All are encouraged to be the best that they can be
  • We provide opportunities for pupils to participate in literature, drama, music, art, crafts and other cultural events and encourage pupils to reflect on their significance
  • We develop partnerships with outside agencies and individuals to extend pupils’ cultural awareness, for example, theatre, museum, concert and gallery visits, resident artists and foreign exchanges
  • We reinforce the school’s cultural values through displays, posters, exhibitions etc

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