We believe children learn best when the context of their education is interesting, fun and challenging. Therefore, we endeavor to make learning experiences unique and memorable. This is reflected in our approach to the curriculum. Each Year group has a half term ‘topic’ that encompasses not only literacy, mathematics and science but also geography, history, PHSE and Citizenship. The key skills for each subject are taught within a relevant, thought provoking theme with hands on experiences, trips, visits, discussions, group work and opportunities for independent learning. Each History or Geography topic begins with a 'big question. As they explore, research and discuss topics they are encouraged to answer the big question, evaluate the answers of others and consider what further information they need. At the end of the topic children are expected to draw conclusions, answer the question and support their view with facts.

As part of each topic we encourage the children to put into practice all their knowledge and skills learned. ‘Making a difference’ is a fundamental value running throughout our curriculum, and we provide the children with a chance to not only learn important skills required for Citizenship in the future but also empowering them to make a difference now.  In school everyone is expected to recycle materials and be aware of the consumption of electricity with children taking on the roles of ‘Power Rangers’ checking electricity is not wasted whilst others are members of the ‘Paper Posse’ collecting paper for recycling.

We have reviewed and enhanced our topics to meet the requirements of the 2014 Natiional Curriculum. Our History teaching aims to help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain's past and that of the wider world. It aims to inspire pupils' curiosity to know more about the past and understand the process of change and how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world. Children will also develop their geographical knowledge of the world,to include the United Kingdom and Europe, North and South America as well as their locality.They will also develop their locational and place knowledge and study some of the world's most significant human and physical features.

In September 2015 we were delighted to be awarded the Primary Quality Geography Mark Silver Award. This values our cross-curricular approach to learning and the breadth and content of our curriculum.

Our Humanities Topic Overview from September 2017

Take a look at our galleries that show some of the interesting places we have visited as part of our curriculum. Click on a picture to view each gallery.

Autumn Term 2016

 Spring Term 2017

Summer Term 2017

YEAR 6 VIDEO FOR MR BICKNELL

Mr Bicknell contacted as he was a pupil at Argyle during World War 11. He sent the school several photos from his time at Argyle. These have been made into a display as they represent an important part of the school's history. Year 6 pupils have been studying World War 11 and made a video for Mr Bicknell to tell him about their learning and the school today.