A Curriculum for

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester

‘Jesus came so that they could have life and have it to the full.’ John 10:10

Mission Statement

 "At St. Peter's we strive to be a joyful, active, Catholic community, belonging to and guided by our Lord Jesus Christ.

We deliver a high quality, rounded education, focussing not only on individual academic excellence, but on each pupil's spiritual, moral, physical and emotional development. We are a forward looking school, continually seeking ways to build on our successes and further enhance the educational experience of our children.

Inspired by the values of Catholic Social Teaching, we provide superb pastoral care for the entire school, particularly the most vulnerable amongst us and we actively promote justice, charity and care for our created world.

As a community we aim to grow in communion with each other and with God. We aspire for every member of our school to become daily more like Jesus, filled with the grace and power of the Holy Spirit, allowing them to live life to the full, in hope and joy, transforming the world around them and bearing fruit that will last"

 ‘Education is not just about information but also formation.’

 - Mona Siddiqui

Development of an understanding of individual responsibility is an essential element of our curriculum.  Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning in lessons and for their actions at all times.  Our behaviour code promotes responsibility for all for ensuring everyone is safe, respected and able to learn.  This is further developed through the involvement of pupils in the running of the school.

We recognise that pupils learn at different rates and that there are many factors affecting achievement, including ability, emotional state, age and maturity. We believe all children can achieve and understand that children need to practise, embed and apply their knowledge, skills and understanding to secure learning. At St Peter's all class teachers are responsible, with support from the SENDCo, for providing a curriculum that is suitable for all pupils in the class, including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).  We have high expectations for all pupils and are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

‘Assessment is, indeed, the bridge between teaching and learning.’ - Dylan Wiliam

At St Peter’s we believe that providing regular, specific and meaningful feedback to pupils is an essential element of effective learning. We recognise that it supports pupil progress, builds learning, addresses misunderstandings, and thereby closes the gap between where a pupil is and where the teacher wants them to be. Our assessment policy highlights the various ways in which we assess children’s learning, both formatively (on a daily basis) and summatively (end of a unit of study or tests).  We ensure that the children are regularly assessed against the relevant frameworks across the breadth of the curriculum. 

To find out more about our curriculum at St Peter's, please see the Curriculum Statement page below. If you have any questions about our school curriculum, please contact the headteacher who will be happy to help you.