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Network Primaryschool
Key Stage 2
In the British Curriculum, Years 3-6 make up a complete key stage of learning known as Key Stage 2. The curriculum builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills the students have acquired over the previous years in primary school.
In Key Stage 2 we continue with an integrated approach to teaching. The children investigate theme topics which, depending on the topic, may cover any or all of the curriculum areas. The complexity of concepts and skills covered increases from Year 3 to Year 6.
Literacy
English language (or Literacy) activities follow the National Literacy Strategy, part of the British National Curriculum. Daily Literacy lessons are made up of the 4 modes of language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students develop their confidence to speak in public, to ask questions and to express their ideas. They learn to listen, follow instructions and to value the contributions of others. Reading is an essential part of the curriculum and makes up the largest part of the homework. An extensive library provides a wide range of English-language reading materials from which to choose. Students also learn to write confidently and creatively, using an extensive vocabulary, correct spelling and grammar.
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Numeracy The main strands in the Numeracy (or Maths) curriculum are:
Shape and space – investigating properties of 2D and 3D shapes, tessellation, and symmetry |
- Measurement, – volume, capacity, distance, weight and time metric units – km to m etc estimation and selecting the correct equipment for measuring
- Number – including various techniques for multiplication and division, fractions, decimals and percentages, probability, place value to millions and rounding to nearest relevant value
- Problem solving – two and three step problems, using all the other skills
- Data handling – making tables, drawing and interpreting graphs
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Problem solving Two and three step problems – using all the other skills
Data handling Draw and interpret graphs –tally, Venn Carole, bar, line
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Science
The focus of Science is thinking skills, ie understanding and problem-solving, not learning or memorising facts. Much of the Science lesson-time involves students researching or experimenting to find answers to questions they have posed. The themes for Science come from the 4 main areas of the British National Curriculum:
- Life and living processes
- Physical processes
- Materials
- Scientific investigation
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Geography
Network School follows the themes of the British National Curriculum, ie Landscape, Maps skills, Disasters, Weather, How people live (city vs village life), Water and the Environment. However, we modify the way these areas are covered to make it relevant to students in an international setting. From the background themes of Keystage 1, which revolve around ‘Myself and the Community’, in Keystage 2, the study moves to a wider stage, relevant especially to Myanmar: |
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Environment Topic
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Geographical area
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3
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Rubbish
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ASEAN countries
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4
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Disasters
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other Asian countries and Australasia
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5
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Global warming
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Europe and North America
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6
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Water
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South America and Africa
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History
The History curriculum is taught largely through research from a variety of sources – books, internet and direct sources such as local people. Some areas from the British Curriculum (such as Ancient Rome and Greece) are covered, but also included are topics with a wider focus.
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Year
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People
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Times / Events
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3
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Famous inventors, artists and humanitarians
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Ancient Egypt
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4
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History of food, transport and housing
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Ancient Rome
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5
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Famous explorers, inventors and politicians
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History of Agriculture
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6
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Significant person in history
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Significant period or event in history
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ICT
Computers become an important tool in Keystage 2. Students use them for research using the internet and to publish their writing and their finished projects. Students learn to use the internet effectively for research and they become very confident in all aspects of using Word, Paint and Powerpoint programs. They are also introduced to Spreadsheets. |
Physical Education
The curriculum areas cover games, athletics, gymnastics and swimming.
Music
The children sing and play instruments with increasing confidence.
In year 3 they are introduced to playing the recorder. As their skills in playing improve they have the option of learning to play other types of recorder – treble, tenor or sopranino. In Year 6 they make a recorder band using the different types of recorders.
Students sing and play recorder in the weekly assemblies and in our annual Christmas Concert. |
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Art
The children develop their creativity and imagination through producing increasingly more complex art work. They develop their skills in manipulating many different media and materials to express themselves and create a range of different art and craft projects. We have a whole-school Art Exhibition of the children’s work toward the end of the year. |
Myanmar Studies
Students at Network continue their studies of Myanmar language and culture throughout Keystage 2.
Language
Students are now divided into those who are native-speakers of Myanmar and those who are visitors to the country. Native-speakers continue to develop their skills in reading and writing the language, focusing on creativity and their ability to use the language well. The children who are new to the language learn basic communication skills, including useful phrases, basic vocabulary such as numbers and are introduced to the Myanmar script.
Culture
In Keystage 2, students learn about the geography, history and cultural aspects of Myanmar. They learn songs and traditional dance. We celebrate the annual Water Festival with an exhibition of Myanmar dance and our own water play time.
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