Reading

Our Vision for Early Reading - ‘Learning to read is the key to new worlds'

At Haxey CofE Primary Academy, we believe that learning to read is the foundation of every child’s educational journey and the gateway to future success. Through the systematic and rigorous teaching of Read Write Inc, we ensure that every child becomes a confident, fluent and enthusiastic reader. Part of our schools vision is that all pupils, regardless of background, need or starting point, become the best that they can be by developing secure early reading skills that enable them to access the full curriculum and experience the joy that reading brings.
We are committed to ensuring consistency, fidelity and high-quality practice in every classroom.
Children are taught by well-trained staff who deliver lively, engaging lessons that build strong phonic knowledge, accurate decoding and increasing fluency. Targeted support is given swiftly to those who need it, ensuring no child is left behind.
Our reading culture extends beyond phonics lessons: we nurture a love of stories, language and
imagination. Through a rich selection of books, daily story time and an environment filled with
high-quality texts, children develop curiosity, empathy and the confidence to see themselves as
readers.
Ultimately, our vision is for every child to leave Key Stage 1 able to read with fluency,
understanding and pleasure—equipped with the skills they need to thrive across the curriculum
and in life.

For more information on how to support your child at home please follow the link:

Learning to read at home - Ruth Miskin Literacy

At St Martin’s CE Primary school, we intend that all of our pupils will leave our school as highly effective communicators, in order for them to become successful global citizens. In order to do this, we deliver an engaging and carefully sequenced English curriculum, which builds upon prior knowledge and skills. Please click on the following links to find out more about our approaches to Reading, Writing and Phonics. 

Recommended Reading Lists for Pupils: Pie Corbett Reading Spine  and Books for Topics Key Stage lists

Trentside Federation

Mathematics Curriculum

Curriculum Intent

Our Mathematics curriculum aims to nurture a love of Mathematics by developing all pupils into fluent and confident mathematicians who are well-equipped, resilient and embrace challenge. The Trentside Federation will encourage pupils to take pride in finding solutions to problems, both in the classroom and in the wider-world,  developing an understanding of the importance of Mathematics and how the skills they acquire at school can be applied to the world around them. Regardless of their background, needs or ability we aim to deliver a curriculum which not only prepares pupils for their future but inspires them to be the best that they can be and to become the innovators of tomorrow.

Implementation

We will provide children with a wide range of opportunities to successfully embed and master key mathematical concepts before regularly revisiting them to ensure the knowledge and skills are fully retained.

This will be achieved through:

• A Mastery Approach to Mathematics being taught through a curriculum linked to White Rose Maths.
• The use of concrete manipulatives to support all pupils
• Daily focused times table/number facts sessions (supported by TT Rockstar)
• Daily Fluency sessions which focus on key calculation skills and tailored to the needs of the class
• Regular opportunities to Solve problems and work collaboratively
• Opportunities to participate in STEM and applied Mathematics opportunities linked to the wider/professional world.

In EYFS:

• Real-world mathematical and problem-solving skills are developed through a range of hands-on activities as part of continuous provision.
• Daily whole class-mathematics sessions are delivered using White Rose Maths resources to ease transition between Key Stages.
• In nursery, discrete Mathematics skills are taught through using resources linked to “Mastering the Curriculum”.

From EYFS through to Year 6, classrooms are enriched by “working wall” mathematics displays containing key vocabulary, visual representations and steps to success to assist pupils with their learning.

Impact

Pupils will be able to talk confidently and positively about Mathematics,  valuing its importance and making links between Mathematics in school and the wider world. By the end of KS2, children will be fluent in the fundamental of mathematics with a conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately. All pupils will possess the skills to solve problems and reason mathematically using mathematical language. This will be evident and measurable through regular use of GL assessments, Times Table fluency tracking (including TT Rockstars scores) and Statutory Assessment data.

The right of Withdrawal from RE

At St Martin's CE Primary Academy we wish to be an inclusive community but recognise that parents have the legal right to withdraw their children from religious education on the grounds of conscience. However, the right of withdrawal does not extend to other areas of the curriculum when, as may happen on occasions, spontaneous questions on religious matters are raised by pupils or there are issues related to religion that arise in other subjects such as history or citizenship.

We would ask any parent considering this to contact the Headteacher to discuss any concerns or anxieties about the policy, provision and practice of religious education at St Martin's CE Primary Academy.

Please click here to find out more about our History curriculum:-

Here at St Martin's, we believe that every child is an artist. We believe that high quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge. We aim for our children to be able to use art to express their emotions, communicate their thoughts and accentuate their individuality. Click on the links below to find out more about our approach. 

We use Knowledge Organisers to set out the key knowledge and skills which pupils will gain through each unit of work. Here is an example of a KS1 Knowledge Organiser - Abstract Art Knowledge Organiser

Here are some examples of KS1 sketchbooks, documenting the creative process during a unit on David Hockney's landscapes. We value sketchbooks as a way for children to express themselves and take ownership over their learning - we let children record and display their work as they wish, within their sketchbooks. 

Here are some examples of pupils work which has been displayed around school. Our children are always proud to have their work on the wall, for all to enjoy! 

Please click on the links below to find out more about the Design Technology Curriculum here at St. Martin's:

Knowledge Organisers are used within our lessons to make the children aware of the key knowledge and skills that they will gain through each unit of work. Please find below the knowledge organisers that we use when teaching design technology:

Wherever possible, our design technology projects are linked with the main topic that the classes are studying. For example, whilst studying Ancient Egypt, our Year 5 and 6 children were set the challenge of building a working shaduf: an Egyptian tool used to retrieve water from the River Nile so that crops in a higher position could be watered. Here are some of their finished models:

Combining skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, our STEM projects really grab the children's attention, enthusiasm and creativity. Just look at these amazing remote-controlled vehicles!

In collaboration with the Isle of Axholme Lions, this year (for the 1st time) a team of children from St. Martin's won the national ROAR competition hosted by 8BillionIdeas. This competition sees children from across the UK compete to design and pitch an idea for a new invention that will revolutionise the future. Please click on the article below to find out more and head on over to Class 4's page if you wish to view our winning entry!

St. Martin's Arrow Article - ROAR Competition 

Please click on the links below to find out more about the Science Curriculum here at St. Martin's:

Please click on the links below to find out more about the PE Curriculum here at St. Martin's:

At St Martin's, we value music as a crucial part of our broad and balanced curriculum. We firmly believe in the many benefits which a quality music education can have for pupils and endeavour to provide them with a range of opportunities to listen and appraise, create and perform music. Click on the links below to find out more about our approach. 

Please click on the links below to find out more about the Computing Curriculum here at St. Martin's: