Key Stage 2

 

Welcome to Key Stage 2

As children become more experienced in the ways of our school, they can start to flourish in the full range of activities IBSB has to offer. In Key Stage 2, we aim to build on the skills gained in the Key Stage 1 and encourage children to feel part of the IBSB community by taking opportunities to become more involved in school life.

 

The transition from Key Stage 1 into Year 3 is subtle enough to allow the consolidation of knowledge while allowing students to enhance their learning and enjoy a time of progress and discovery. By the time our students leave Key Stage 2 at the end of Year 6 they are well prepared for the challenges that lie ahead, both in terms of their educational experiences and their personal development. We believe in allowing students to be involved in monitoring their own progress, so they are encouraged to reflect upon their achievements and set new goals while identifying their own learning styles.

 

In Key Stage 2, our aim is to build on the solid foundations laid in Key Stage 1. Our students arrive with a range of key skills which can be developed further through investigation and challenging learning experiences. We also seek to develop qualities such as high self-esteem, independence and social responsibility. We have a very strong school community and within the classroom our students enjoy collaborating in order to help each other achieve. Students are rewarded for their work with merits and they receive house points for their contributions towards the positive atmosphere of the Primary School. Parents, teachers and students work together to create a purposeful and welcoming environment in which academic and personal targets can be met.

 

In Years 3,4,5 and 6, children participate in a broad range of lessons across the curriculum. They receive lessons in English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, ICT, PSHE and Art. As in Key Stage 1, lessons in Romanian, PE and Music are delivered by specialist teachers, but in addition Key Stage 2 students select to study either French or German as they take their first steps towards learning a Modern Foreign Language. A varied programme of after-school activities is also on offer and our students enjoy contributing towards school assemblies, shows and theatre productions. Every class takes part in several trips during the year so that we can apply our learning to the world around us.

 

Sample Key Stage 2 Timetable

 

The National Curriculum for students aged 5 to 11 years


Department for Primary Education