The Priestsic Promise

At Priestsic Primary and Nursery School, alongside the highest quality teaching and learning, we promise that every child will have the opportunity to experience, explore and achieve beyond the classroom.

Through our rich curriculum and wider enrichment offer, every child will have the opportunity to…

• Learn to respect themselves, others and our community.
• Develop our Priestsic values of kindness, respect, independence, resilience, self-belief and responsibility.
• Learn to play a musical instrument and experience performing music.
• Learn to swim and understand how to stay safe in and around water.
• Take part in competitive sport and physical activity, including our annual Sports Day.
• Develop leadership skills, including opportunities to become a sports leader or take on other responsibilities.
• Join an after-school club and discover new interests and talents.
• Raise money for charities and causes that make a difference to others.
• Cook and prepare food through Design and Technology, following recipes and creating our own dishes.
• Learn practical skills such as sewing, construction and making.
• Design and create using a range of materials, including clay and pottery.
• Visit an art gallery, museum or creative installation and experience art beyond the classroom.
• Explore the work of a wide range of artists, designers and creative practitioners and learn about different art movements.
• Take part in British Science Week and experience exciting scientific investigation and discovery.
• Explore the natural world, including animals, plants and different habitats and environments.
• Experience outdoor learning.
• Visit a farm and learn about farming, animals and where our food comes from.
• Visit our local library and develop a lifelong love of reading.
• Celebrate World Book Day and experience the joy and creativity of books and stories.
• See a pantomime, theatre production or live performance.
• Take part in a musical, dramatic or creative performance in front of an audience.
• Attend school celebrations and discos and create special memories with our school community.
• Take part in educational visits and residential experiences, including the opportunity for an overnight stay.
• Learn about and participate in remembrance, understanding the importance of remembering others.
• Learn how to build positive, healthy and respectful relationships.
• Understand how to navigate personal and social situations, developing confidence, communication and emotional awareness.
• Learn about healthy relationships, consent, boundaries and staying safe.
• Learn strategies to support our wellbeing, including mindfulness, meditation and relaxation techniques.
• Take part in discussions, debates and opportunities to share our opinions respectfully.
• Experience democracy in action and understand how our voices can make a difference.
• Learn about different careers, jobs and future opportunities, helping us to develop aspirations for our future.
• Meet and learn from people from different generations and backgrounds, including opportunities to connect with our local care homes and community.
• Learn about our local area, history and culture and understand what makes our community special.
• Learn about different countries, cultures, traditions and ways of life, developing respect for diversity.
• Learn about influential people from around the world and understand the impact they have had on society.
• Learn a different language and develop an appreciation of other cultures and communication.
• Explore the world through maps, texts, people and places, developing curiosity about life beyond Priestsic.
• Learn how to stay safe online, including taking part in Safer Internet Day and developing responsible digital citizenship.
• Design, build and programme, using technology such as Crumble and other digital tools to create our own projects.
• Develop problem-solving, creativity and teamwork through practical challenges and projects.
• Take pride in our own achievements, celebrating our creativity, talents, progress and individuality.
• Make a positive contribution to our school and wider community and understand that every voice matters.
• Have opportunities to show kindness and make a difference to others.
• Discover something new about ourselves, our community and the wider world.

At Priestsic, we want every child to leave us with more than academic success.

We want them to leave with memories, experiences, confidence, curiosity, skills and aspirations — knowing that they can make a positive difference to the world around them.

Extra-Curricular Enrichment

At Priestsic Primary and Nursery School, we believe that learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our extra-curricular enrichment opportunities give children the chance to try something new, discover their interests and talents, develop confidence and independence, build friendships and create lasting memories.

We offer a wide range of clubs, activities, competitions and experiences throughout the year, covering sport, the arts, creativity, reading, music and personal development. We also provide opportunities for children to take on leadership roles, represent our school and work with others.

All of our clubs are offered free of charge, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to take part and benefit from our wider enrichment offer.

We encourage every child to have a go, discover something new and make the most of every opportunity at Priestsic.

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