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Chilton Primary School

Chilton Primary School

One Childhood, One Chance

This is the Greatest Show!

Face Paint Fun in Year 2

Core curriculum subjects such as English and Maths are an integral part of fun learning for young children at Chilton

Every afternoon is devoted to the school’s thematic curriculum which covers all foundation subjects through creative exploration wrapped around one theme.

There is a different topic each term for every year group, and the current Year 2 theme of art is a good example – they are working on a lively challenge exploring The Greatest Show.

Year 2 Teacher Poppy Keam explained: “As part of our art part of the curriculum in this topic we designed a plan to create a clown face.

“Once this was completed the pupils put their plans into action by painting it on their faces. It was lovely to see and hear the children laughing as their designs took shape and came to life.”

There were a range of different styles on show from delicate colours to symmetrical shapes and patterns to bolder full face covering.

Deputy Head of School Natalie Barrow said the staff works hard to continually develop its thematic curriculum to engage pupils through lively learning.

She said: “It is really important to us that children develop their knowledge and skills in the foundation subjects through creative and memorable learning opportunities such as the art theme that is thoroughly engrossing our Year 2 classes.”

She added that children are also likely to be more engaged in their learning if it has a context and theme that runs through it so they can make connections between what they are learning.

Chilton describes the value of the thematic curriculum in depth on its website.

It states: “The thematic curriculum consists of Science, History, Geography, Art, Design and Technology, and international learning.

“We have designed our own unique curriculum to deliver rigorous and innovative learning through a thematic approach. Learning is meaningful and personal to the child. The children work towards clear and purposeful goals, both collaboratively and as independent learners

“We provide exciting and engaging learning experiences that support our children to be life-long learners.

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Correspondence for the Head of School:

Mr Alex McAuley
c/o Chilton Primary School,
Chilton Lane,
Ramsgate,
Kent. CT11 0LQ

Contact the school office on:
01843 597695
or by fax on:
01843 852872

01843 597695