1. MHS School ethos & Curriculum aims 2014
Agreed by staff & Governors
Summer 2014

2. Vision quotations…….
‘We want to nurture positive, independent individuals who are going to be able to make a valuable contribution to society’
‘…children to learn practical skills, discover personal interests and develop values that make them excited about learning and what they can achieve in the future, benefitting their adult relationships and working lives’

3. Open Futures

7. What are our curriculum drivers?
What traits would we like to see in our pupils?
Which challenges do our pupils’ backgrounds present?
What are our values?
What kind of experiences should our pupils have before they leave?
What skills should they have before they leave?

8. Top five Curriculum Drivers
SPEAKING & LISTENING – Key driver
Knowledge of the world (Wakefield, UK, World)
Enquiry (investigative skills pupils finding out for themselves)
Community/social (community champions)
Aspirations & possibilities (world of work, ambitions)
PSED (emotional & physical well-being)

9. MHS School charter
During their time at Mackie Hill, we will strive to ensure every child will..
Participate in 5 different sports
Take part in a public performance
Take part in a residential visit
Learn to swim
Visit a theatre to watch a live performance
Learn key skills from an expert visitor (e.g. author, artist, scientist)
Learn basic first aid
Learn basic road safety
Visit an art gallery/museum
Grow & cook their own food (learn how to cook a healthy meal)
Correspond with pupils from a different country
Participate in a fundraising project for charity
Develop an understanding of the world of work/career choices/career aspirations
Take part in an enterprise project (develop financial capability)
Develop an understanding of how to protect the environment