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Curriculum Overview

CoR Curriculum Overview (pdf)

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Curriculum

Curriculum Approach

Phonics and Reading Schemes

Phonics and Reading Schemes

 At City of Rochester School we offer our pupils a bespoke education package that is matched as closely as possible to the National Curriculum. In addition, there is an experiential learning element which ensures our children are immersed in their learning programmes and the subject matter – this includes links to the outside world where pupils can connect with nature.  

Phonics and Reading Schemes

Phonics and Reading Schemes

Phonics and Reading Schemes

For phonics we use the Letters and Sounds scheme and pupils are taught in phase groups.


The Dandelion Reading Scheme is used for reading books as well as a fully stocked library for older pupils.

KS4 courses available

Phonics and Reading Schemes

Post 16 study programme and qualifications

Each student is an individual and will learn at different rates and to different standards. While at City of Rochester School, our aim is for all KS4 students to achieve a pass grade in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) as a minimum. Some students will be better suited to other courses which have a more practical element to them – this could include BTECs or OCR awards.

Post 16 study programme and qualifications

More about the City of Rochester School Curriculum

Post 16 study programme and qualifications

 All 16-18 learning programmes are individually tailored to the student’s abilities and goals. The 16-18 programme provides more focused goals and activities that students will be able to use  in adulthood.

More about the City of Rochester School Curriculum

More about the City of Rochester School Curriculum

More about the City of Rochester School Curriculum

To request additional information regarding The City of Rochester School Curriculum and courses please complete the contact us form on the link below:

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Subjects

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Maths

English

English

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English

English

English

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Science

English

Science

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Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning

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Art & Design

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning

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Humanities

Experiential Learning

Humanities

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PSHE

Religious Education

Physical Education

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Physical Education

Religious Education

Physical Education

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Religious Education

Religious Education

Religious Education

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Computing

Computing

Religious Education

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Music

Computing

Options

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Options

Computing

Options

Experiential Learning 2019-2020

Farm School

Nature and Wildlife School through Photography

Horse School

 Farm School will run for a 6-week block where pupils from KS1 to KS3 (optional at KS4) will have the opportunity to attend Kent Life farm. The aim is for pupils to engage with the natural world and to understand farming and its importance to international, national and rural economies. All pupils will gain an understanding of food safety and security,  animal husbandry, crops and climate change, caring for and protecting the countryside as well as working with animals. The emphasis is on practical skills and knowledge acquisition in relation to how farming affects all our lives. 

Horse School

Nature and Wildlife School through Photography

Horse School

  This curriculum offer works to develop six key life skills through equestrian activity: Communication, Confidence, Relationships, Teamwork, Responsibility and Personal achievement. The framework of activity is called the British Horse Society Achieve Award and includes 10 stable management awards and six riding awards. Students will learn to use and build upon the skills they learn during their PE lessons. 

Nature and Wildlife School through Photography

Nature and Wildlife School through Photography

Nature and Wildlife School through Photography

 This curriculum offer engages pupils in ecosystems through visits to nature reserves, wetlands and coastal sanctuaries. Children who are connected to nature are happier, healthier and more creative. Pupils will take advantage of the many nature and wildlife opportunities available across Medway and Kent, learning about bird and animal life, plants and trees, rivers and oceans through photography.

Robotics

Forest School

Film School

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   Marty the Robot will form part of our STEM curriculum alongside K'nex and Lego. . By empowering pupils, these tools allow for inventive learning, engaging pupils’ creativity and learning key STEM skills. Programming and coding are covered within the computing  curriculum but these skills will be used within the robotics programme. 


Film School

Forest School

Film School

 This will run for a 6-week block where pupils in KS1 and KS2 will collaborate on creating animated films. They will work on creating characters, developing storytelling skills, learn the technical aspects of film making as well as developing a range of life skills.  Pupils in KS3 –KS5 will also participate in Film School and these year groups will write, develop, feature and create documentaries that link to key issues that affect young people today.

To see some of the films the children made click here

Forest School

Forest School

Forest School

Forest School will run for a 6-week block  where pupils from KS1 –KS3 engage in learning opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland and other natural environment with trees.   

Forest school offers our students an opportunity to develop their team work and communication skills within a natural environment.  

Experiential Learning 2020-2021

Coastal Capers

Chatham Dockyard

Coastal Capers

Using Reculver Country Park, Oare Gunpowder Works and Westgate Gardens as their base, the children will take part in rock pooling, river studies, pond dipping, coastal geography and wayfinding with a range of hands on outdoor experiences.

Forest School

Chatham Dockyard

Coastal Capers

Forest School will run for a 6-week block  where pupils from KS1 –KS3 engage in learning opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland and other natural environment with trees.   Forest school offers our students an opportunity to develop their team work and communication skills within a natural environment.   

Chatham Dockyard

Chatham Dockyard

Nature and Wildlife School through Photography

 Inspired by the National Maritime Museum model collection, teams of students compete to construct and test prototype hull shapes and propulsion systems against their peers. Facing the challenge of the tow tank wind and wave machine, students realise what a difference the knowledge of naval architecture makes to the performance of a ship. 

Nature and Wildlife School through Photography

Nature and Wildlife School through Photography

Nature and Wildlife School through Photography

 This curriculum offer engages pupils in ecosystems through visits to nature reserves, wetlands and coastal sanctuaries. Children who are connected to nature are happier, healthier and more creative. Pupils will take advantage of the many nature and wildlife opportunities available across Medway and Kent, learning about bird and animal life, plants and trees, rivers and oceans through photography. 

Communigrow

Nature and Wildlife School through Photography

Communigrow

Communigrow is a registered food education charity based in East Malling, Maidstone, Kent. The children will learn about how to grow their own food and reconnect with nature. Learning, teaching, caring and sharing are the core aspects of the Communigrow project. 

Yachting

Nature and Wildlife School through Photography

Communigrow

The RYA OnBoard programme offers young people the opportunity to try out sailing in a safe, structured and fun environment. 

The programme will enable the pupils to experience all the excitement and relaxation that being on the water offers, whilst at the same time teaching them a wide range of invaluable life skills, from problem solving to leadership and teamwork.

Therapies

 The school provides an integrated therapy service, which includes Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Play Therapy. Counselling and Dyslexia support. The range of therapies will be extended further in the near future to include educational psychology.

School Council

  

Here at City of Rochester School we have a School Council which meets half termly.

The School Council comprises one representative from each class, chosen by student election.

Topics discussed are chosen by the students and then minutes are typed up.  The students discuss various topics such as forthcoming events, the Curriculum, behaviour, Ofsted and fundraising events.

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