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History and Geography
The study of history plays an important part in helping children to understand how the past
influences the present and how beliefs and cultures have influenced people’s actions. Through
this they are able to acquire an understanding of themselves as individuals and as members of
society.
Geography is an important tool of learning and communication, involving study of the physical
and human processes that shape places throughout the world and the lives of the people who
live in them. Through their learning, children are able to develop an understanding of
environmental change and the goal of sustainable development. Skills developed through
geography help pupils to make sense of their wider world.
In history and geography, children need to be able to research, sift through evidence and put
forward a point of view. The school arranges a number
of educational visits, both day and residential, where
children have the opportunity to study from first hand
experience, to find evidence, weigh it up and reach
their own conclusions which are then communicated to
others in a variety of ways. These are important skills
to learn for the future.
Physical Education
Physical Education should provide an enjoyable, satisfying and balanced programme, with
opportunities for pupils to develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively. The Physical
Education curriculum at Crawley Ridge Junior School offers a comprehensive range of
experiences to meet the needs of individual pupils and the encouragement of active
involvement. This is enhanced through the range of before and after school clubs available to
the children along with inter-school matches and tournaments. A great emphasis is also placed
on school /club links allowing children to experience a range of sport outside the curriculum.
The development of confidence, enjoyment, tolerance and the appreciation of strengths and
weaknesses of both themselves and their peers are considered to be an important part of the
learning process. The use of ICT cameras encourages evaluation and role modelling of the
specific skills required. General knowledge and understanding along with positive personal and
social attitudes are also encouraged.
It is intended that the varied physical activities
offered to the children, together with an
awareness of the leisure opportunities
available within the community, will develop
those skills and attitudes conducive to
involvement in an active and healthy lifestyle.
