Curriculum Rationale

Over the last few years, we have been re-examining all parts of our curriculum, bringing in initiatives in key curriculum areas, such as the CYPIC creative writing system and Accelerated Reader for literacy and Maths No Problem for mathematics. These are part and parcel of our excellent attainment standards (far exceeding both regional and national averages), but we are also conscious that school isn't just about academic results. Our re-examination of the curriculum, in partnership with the students, sought to enrich our student life whilst maximising academic benefit. From this the students identified 5 key themes, focussed on our place in the world in which we live and 12 core opportunities/ambitions to be delivered for our young people by the time they leave Rhu, at the end of Primary 7.

Whilst we were attempting to find a graphical way of conveying these key themes to our students, we are proud to say that our students came up with the solution. Our Curriculum rationale graphic has been designed by the young people within the school to give an easily understood pictorial representation of our curriculum.

My Place in the World

This covers learning elements such as the Sustainability, Ecology, economics and outdoor learning

My Place in a Creative World

This covers learning elements dealing with expressive arts, performance and music

My Place in History

This covers learning elements around social and cultural history.

My Place in a Scientific World

This covers learning elements around STEM subjects: (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)

My Place in my Society and Community

This covers learning elements around Local History, Scottish Studies and Global Citizenship

12 before 12

This backpack represents the 12 life enriching opportunities and ambitions that we aim to deliver for all of our students before they leave Rhu Primary at the end of Primary 7:

Take part in some form of performance
Take part in a school residential activity
Represented my school in sport, music, art or some other curriculum area
Participate in an enterprise project
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