Curriculum for Wales
The world is changing, and at St Thomas Community Primary School we are proud to be preparing our children for the future through the Curriculum for Wales.
The Curriculum for Wales has been developed by teachers and education experts across Wales to make sure every child gains the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to thrive in life, both now and in the years ahead.
At St Thomas, the curriculum supports our children through engaging, creative lessons that are meaningful and linked to real life. Learning is connected, purposeful and relevant, helping children understand the world around them and their place within it. While strong knowledge remains at the heart of learning, children are also supported to develop important skills such as confidence, creativity, problem-solving and resilience.
Our curriculum is carefully planned to meet the needs of our pupils and community, ensuring every child is supported to reach their full potential in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment. Through the Curriculum for Wales, we aim to develop ambitious, capable learners, healthy and confident individuals, ethical, informed citizens, and enterprising, creative contributors — values that are central to life at St Thomas Community Primary School.
Areas of Learning and Experience
Expressive Arts
In Expressive Arts, your child will explore art, dance, drama, film and digital media and music to develop their creative, artistic and performance skills.
Health and Wellbeing
Health and Well-being is about looking after their physical and mental health including emotional well-being. They’ll learn about healthy eating and how to make good decisions, deal with influences and develop healthy relationships.
Humanities
In Humanities your child will learn about the world, society and events in the past and present. They’ll explore the challenges and opportunities that face us, and what ethical action we can take to safeguard the world and its people in the future.
Languages, Literacy and Communication
In Languages, Literacy and Communication, your child will learn to use Welsh, English and other languages. They’ll study and create literature, and communicate in spoken, written or visual ways including poetry, drama and film.
Mathematics and Numeracy
In Mathematics and Numeracy, your child will develop their understanding of numbers and use symbols. They’ll explore shapes and measurement and learn about statistics and probability.
Science and Technology
In Science and Technology your child will learn about biology, chemistry, physics, computer science and design and technology. They’ll learn about design and engineering, living things, matter, forces and energy, and how computers work.
Cross Curricular Skills
Literacy, numeracy and digital competence are mandatory cross-curricular skills within Curriculum for Wales. It is the responsibility of all teachers to embed these skills across all lessons. How literacy, numeracy and digital competence skills are developed will be decided at a school-to-school level and will fit with individual schools’ approaches.