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Provision for High Attaining Pupils

Who are our higher attainers?

These are children who have abilities beyond what is expected for their age in one or more academic subjects, such as English or maths, or in a more practical area of the curriculum such as music, sport or art.

At St Matthew's, higher attaining children are identified by class teachers and/or subject leaders. These children may be identified because they are attaining at levels significantly above the age related expectations for their year group or because there is an indication that they may have the potential to do so.

Provision at St Matthew’s

At St Matthew's, care is taken to provide challenge for our higher attainers both in lessons and in extra-curricular activities. The opportunities offered at St Matthew’s include:

  • Bespoke learning activities to challenge and deepen pupils' thinking and application of skills and knowledge
  • Participation in able writers’ workshops
  • Competing in inter-school quiz championships for maths, science and general knowledge
  • Visits to Brooklands Museum to take part in science activities
  • Science and maths workshops at Southwark Cathedral Education Centre
  • Participation in dance club leading to performances at The Harlequin Theatre
  • Sports coaching
  • Music tuition

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  • 12:36 PM - Fri 14 February Today we wished good luck to Mrs Knight as she moves on from St Matthews after 22 years. pic.twitter.com/YBXk9OQ7ul
  • 04:07 PM - Thu 13 February Today Year 4 enjoyed going back in time to find out about The Anglo Saxons pic.twitter.com/PLhjLd8TgD
  • 04:01 PM - Fri 7 February The children having hot chocolate with Mr Hill as a treat for getting this week's value sticker! Well done! pic.twitter.com/xpFuNewYaX
  • 12:48 PM - Thu 6 February Reigate and Banstead Active run school holiday activities during the February Half Term. They offer a range of free and low cost activities for 6 months to 15-year-olds, including for children with SEND. Click to find out morehttps://t.co/ATIwhvsz1J pic.twitter.com/RwZ8wnJCqS
  • 12:40 PM - Thu 6 February Today Y5 were making bread with Chef John. We also had 2 visitors from Prept - the foundation making this experience possible for our children. pic.twitter.com/871EeJi0UF
  • 08:49 AM - Wed 5 February This week year 6 are learning road safety and cycling skills with Bikeability pic.twitter.com/FhTvtqzpHt
  • 04:36 PM - Thu 30 January Our Year 6 Sports Leaders did us proud at Sports Hall Athletics today. pic.twitter.com/h7gRPzrKDy
  • 11:36 AM - Thu 30 January Carrington School and Active Surrey are offering exciting FREE opportunities for students during half term with a cheerleading camp on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 from 09:30 – 12:00.  There is also boys ballet for 10 years and above.  See attached for information and to sign up pic.twitter.com/oPpQUbHp02
  • 05:31 PM - Fri 24 January This week's children having hot chocolate with Mr Hill as a treat for getting this week's value sticker for respect! Well done! pic.twitter.com/zRzEa9CloL
  • 04:05 PM - Tue 14 January St Matthew’s was pleased to welcome the Y Bus this afternoon. Children enjoyed hot chocolate and games while hearing about the Y Bus and local youth clubs. Click on the link to find out more:  https://t.co/GVSerS6x3k pic.twitter.com/ntxWKluMtg
  • 04:48 PM - Fri 10 January This week's children having hot chocolate with the head & doing ‘encouragement colouring’ as a treat for getting this week's value sticker! Well done! pic.twitter.com/CkrsNwXItA
  • 06:55 PM - Mon 6 January Why do you do what you do? A great start to INSET day making a symbol of our 'purpose' out of Christmas recycling pic.twitter.com/APHh9RzovO
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