Departments & Subjects
Curriculum-Gallery (ID 1014)
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Art
Art
We aim to develop students' critical understanding of art and design and how it has contributed to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation and beyond.
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Design and Technology
Design and Technology
Practical skills learned in the subject areas will be applied in students daily lives as well as their future
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Drama
Drama
In the Performing Arts Department, we intend to foster the following skills in each student across all areas of Performance Arts, in both Key Stages, by developing an active interest in the Performing Arts.
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English
English
St Julie Billiart said that we should teach our students “what is necessary for life.” In English lessons we believe this means that students should study the best that has been said and thought. We also believe that our students should have access to a curriculum that reflects the wonderful diversity of life at Notre Dame. The two are not mutually exclusive. Books create belonging. It matters profoundly that the books our students read in their formative years reflect the rich diversity of the school we inhabit and the mission for social justice of the Sisters of Notre Dame.
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Geography
Geography
To deliver a Geography education that allows all young people to understand their place within the world and to explore their interactions within both physical and human geographies now, and in the future.
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History
History
To develop an in depth knowledge and understanding of the past and see how it shapes the present. Lessons should inspire curiosity through the teaching of key events, people and discoveries.
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ICT
ICT
The ICT and computing department at Notre Dame teaches a rich, broad and balance computing curriculum mapped to the National Curriculum for Computing at Key Stage 3 and 4. We offer a computer curriculum designed to enable the students to master research led computing pedagogies and cover the three strands of the computing curriculum
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Languages
Languages
Our MFL mission is to ensure pupils are able to manipulate the language accurately and confidently. Pupils are curious and feel passionately about the importance and relevance of languages and want to pursue them further.
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Mathematics
Mathematics
At Notre Dame we aim to provide high quality mathematics education that provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.
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Media Studies
Media Studies
We aim to make our students media literate - analysts and creators rather than mere consumers! Through the study of a range of media texts, students can become more discerning and critical of their day to day exposure to the media.
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Music
Music
In the Performing Arts Department, we intend to foster the following skills in each student across all areas of Performance Arts, in both Key Stages, by developing an active interest in the Performing Arts.
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Physical Education
Physical Education
To actively engage our pupils to develop their full potential through a range of purposeful, yet enjoyable activities within a challenging and productive environment. We want pupils to learn and improve where participation and achievement is measured, monitored and celebrated.
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PSHE
PSHE
PSHE education is central to helping pupils to stay healthy and safe and to equipping them with the personal and social skills to negotiate life’s challenges, opportunities and risks. There is also growing evidence to suggest that the skills and attributes acquired through PSHE education have a significant impact on pupils’ academic achievement, employability and future life chances.
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Religious Education
Religious Education
In Religious Education we aim to work within the British Values, the Cardinal Virtues and the Curriculum Directory. We hope that by combining all we will allow the following for our students.
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Science
Science
At Notre Dame the intention of the science department is to impart a joy of science and of learning about the world around us.
