St Aidan's C of E Academy

Welcome

Welcome to our website! We hope to bring you a flavour of life at St Aidan’s and lots of the information you might need regarding our work. You are also welcome to come and visit us or make contact if there is some information that you need that is not here.

Mr D Lythgoe | Head Teacher

Our Curriculum

English

English

English forms the basis for our development, relationships and our understanding of the world around us. The study of English is key to our personal growth and, through the development of effective written and spoken communication, it is the foundation for all our learning. At St. Aidan’s, we believe that the ability to communicate effectively, confidently and with clarity is crucial in becoming an effective participant in our wider community. We believe that pupils deserve a broad and ambitious English curriculum, rich in skills and knowledge, which ignites curiosity and prepares them well for future learning or employment.
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Maths

Maths

In the Mathematics Department we aim to show every student that they can be a mathematician. Our curriculum covers the key content areas, challenging students to not only learn now knowledge but understand how it builds on their current foundations. We strive for fluency of skills for each student and then deepen this understanding with contextual and reasoning problems alongside links to other areas of the curriculum. We want students to leave us in maths as logical thinkers, keen problem solvers and learners that are resilient to unfamiliar circumstances.

"The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics" Paul Halmos
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Science

Science

At St Aidan’s Academy we are committed to providing a stimulating, engaging and intellectually challenging learning environment to enable all our students to develop scientific consciousness, from the subatomic to the intergalactic. We aim to give all children a strong understanding of the world around them whilst acquiring specific skills and knowledge to help them to think scientifically, to gain an understanding of scientific processes and an understanding of the uses and implications of science, today and for the future.
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Religious Education

Religious Education

RE is a vital subject to study as we live in such a diverse society with differing faiths and beliefs therefore it is important that our children are encouraged to respect all people. This subject can challenge prejudice, discrimination, and racism. RE allows pupils to think about challenging questions and develop lifelong skills such as the ability to evaluate. It allows opportunities for personal reflection, spiritual development and encourages empathy.

Pupils will learn about Christianity as a living faith that influences the lives of people worldwide. They will also learn about other major world religions and non-religious world views; their impact on society, culture and the wider world.
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Geography

Geography

Geography is the study of space and place. Within St Aidan’s we aim to recognise the great differences in cultures, economies, landscapes and environments across the world, whilst also exploring the links between them. The subject of geography occupies a distinctive place in the world of learning for students at all key stages, highlighting the complex relationship between people, places and the environment.
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History

History

History allows pupils to learn about how the past impacts society today. Within St Aidan’s pupils will explore a different range of time periods across Britian and the world, making their own judgements and using evidence to justify their decisions. Studying History provides a strong skill set across all key stages, as they are able to analyse and priortise key information, as well as linking time periods and events together.
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French

French

At St Aidan’s, we aim to equip our pupils with the skills to thrive in an increasingly globalised world. Learning a foreign language is liberation from insularity and provides our students with an awareness of, and an opening to other cultures. Through their study of French, pupils will first and foremost be given the opportunity to develop crucial communication and literacy skills but will also gain an invaluable insight into the different countries and cultures of the French-speaking world. We encourage pupils to express themselves in another language and interact with its speakers, both in speech and in writing.
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ICT

ICT

The ICT curriculum is a vital subject for all pupils to learn due to the digitalisation of our economy. Within St Aidan’s we cover both Computing and Creative iMedia, the curriculum provides pupils with the opportunity to extend their learning through participation in initiatives such as the Duke of York IDEA Award and E-Safety initiatives. We aim to promote a love of both computer hardware and software, developing pupils’ skills whilst using Microsoft Office and other subject-specific software. Each year the content taught will allow the pupils to add to their umbrella of knowledge, to gain skills and confidence when using ICT.
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Physical Education

Physical Education

Physical Education provides students with high expectations to extend all pupils' previous knowledge, skills and understanding through a range of lessons, activities, enrichments and fixtures. Pupils will be taken on a journey of personal development as they learn about the importance of leading an active lifestyle and how this can develop their social, mental and physical health. Our pupils will learn to become independent learners and effective leaders by being encouraged to 'think for themselves'. Enjoyment is focused on heavily to ensure pupils are enthused by PE.
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Art and Design

Art and Design

The Art department believes that Art is a vital and integral part of every pupil’s education. It provides them with opportunities to develop a range of skills in which they can share and express their individual creativity, whilst learning about and making links with a wide spectrum of different types of art in our society. Art lessons contribute to children’s personal development through creativity, independence, confidence, judgement, and self-reflection. Moreover, Art enables pupils to develop a natural sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them. Students will explore many different artists, cultures, materials and techniques, building their confidence and refining their skills in order to produce artwork that they are proud of.
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Music

Music

Music at St Aidan’s Academy is centered on the core principal that 'Music is for everyone'. Each student will access the topics across Music through on their chosen instrument with regular opportunities to perform and compose music in a modern curriculum.

Music can provide an environment for the student which creates resilience; where they are safe to explore, experiment and be allowed to take creative risks. They will do this through studying a wide variety of musical genres, a range of musical instruments and different musical learning platforms. They will be given challenging opportunities which can involve students in learning that engages, inspires and challenges.
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Drama

Drama

In Drama at St Aidan’s Academy, we strive to support students in understanding the world around them through their Drama skills and develop wider skills such as self-confidence, oracy and rhetoric, communication, leadership, self-expression, collaboration, resilience, analysis and evaluation of ideas and creative thinking.

Students are encouraged to learn, understand, retain and retrieve key drama skills and conventions. We work with a range of theatrical texts and stimuli offering pupils the opportunity to engage with a broad variety of cultural and historical topics, as well as considering how these issues can impact their own lives.
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movement and Dance

Movement

Within movement, I aim for pupils to gain an understanding of all aspects of dance. This includes learning the fundamental steps of a range of different dance styles, the dynamics and formations used alongside these and use of performance space. Pupils are also given the opportunity to explore professional dance works and how these are derived from a variety of stimuli. Not only does movement allow pupils to grow their skill set but it also gives them lots of opportunities to be creative and expressive.
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Design Technology and engineering

Design Technology and Engineering

At St. Aidan's we base our curriculum around a framework to prepare our pupils for a possible route into the world of Design, Technology and Engineering. By studying design technology, pupils will use and develop a broad range of knowledge, skills and understanding, along with prompting engagement in a wide variety of activities. Pupils will have the opportunity to design and make products that solve real problems. We want pupils to become innovative and creative and be able to consider different cultures and the needs of others.
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Food, Hospitality & Catering

Food, Hospitality & Catering

At St. Aidan’s we want the study of food to play an integral part in the whole school approach to student health and well-being. Our cooking and nutrition curriculum is an inspiring, rigorous and practical. Using creativity and imagination, our students understand and apply the principles of nutrition and health. Our pupils cook dishes so that they are able to feed themselves and others in a healthy and varied diet, but also know how to produce popular treats that are common in the hospitality and catering industry. Pupils who study Food/ Hospitality and catering at St. Aidan’s become competent in a range of cooking techniques as well as understanding the source, seasonality and characteristics of a broad range of ingredients, which is important in the local area, and beyond.
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PSHE and RSE

PSHE and RSE

Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) focuses on strengthening the knowledge and skills to keep young people healthy and safe; preparing them for life and work.
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Health
& Social Care

Health & Social Care

BTEC Health and Social Care is a vocational qualification that provides students with an understanding of the health and social care sector. It is designed to prepare students for employment or higher education in the health and social care sector. Pupils will study three components. Component 1: Human Lifespan development; Component 2: Health and Social Care Services; Component 3: Health and Wellbeing.
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