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A Primary School within a whole school environment

Open in September 2007 the St. Matthew Academy Primary Phase provides the highest standards of care and education for children from 3 to 11 years of age.

 

Research shows that the progress of many children often stalls or regresses as they transfer from one school to another at the age of eleven.The St. Matthew Academy caters for children of all ages; providing continuity and progression in curriculum and pastoral care.

 

We provide powerful opportunities to overcome many of the obstacles associated with the traditional forms of primary and secondary school organization.

 

Students are taught in a stimulating school environment where they use sophisticated information and communications technology to assist in the research and presentation of many aspects of their work. They are encouraged to plan and perform tasks that involve investigating, observing and reporting. Exciting and interesting fieldwork and excursions extend their learning beyond the walls of the classroom.

 

All primary children have a class teacher who teaches them for most of their programme. They also benefit increasingly from studies taught by teachers who are specialists, for example, in information and communication technology, art, music, French and physical education as they move through their primary years. This specialist teaching enriches and enlarges their learning and helps them to develop their talents to the full utilizing out state of the art resources.

 

Age 3 to 5 years Early Years Foundation Stage

The Early Years Foundation Stage of the Academy consists of the Nursery and Reception classes. Children follow a learning day based on the Early Learning Goals which provide a seamless link to Years One and Two where learning is based on the National Curriculum. The Early Learning Goals cover the following areas and aim to develop the whole child at a pace that is suitable for each:

 

Citizenship including Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Language and Literacy
Mathematical Development
Knowledge and understanding of the world
Physical Development
Creative Development
Spiritual Development
The Curriculum 6-11 years

 

The Junior phase will offer a broad curriculum spanning some 12 subjects. Children will study these as individual subjects and through integrated and topic work, ensuring both depth of knowledge and an understanding of the inter-relatedness and transferability of knowledge and concepts.

 

English
Mathematics
Science
Information and Communication Technology
Design Technology
Religious Studies
Geography
History
Physical Education
Art
Music
Foreign Languages (Years 3-6)
Citizenship including Personal, Social and Health Education
Enterprise Education

 

Education Extra

The Primary after school activities programme offers students from Year 1 upwards the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities. The promotion of essential physical and personal skills including social, communication, cooperation and problem solving skills form the focus of the Education Extra activities programme.

 

Parent & Friends Group

The St. Matthew Academy Parent and Friends Group is an informal, voluntary group whose purpose is to provide support for students, parents and staff, develop a hospitable environment at St. Matthew Academy and provide opportunities for social interaction between students, parents and staff.

 

How to Apply:

St. Matthew Academy Information Centre
St Joseph's Vale
Blackheath
London SE3 0XX
Tel. 0208 8536250

Parent Information and guides

Nursery

Nursery Phase Parent Information

Reception

Extra Information for Reception Parents

Primary

A Guide to the Primary Phase
Primary Handbook

Secondary

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Guidance 2007-9

Enrolment Forms

Primary Enrolment Form
Supplementary Information Form