Wise Owls

In our Wise Owls room, we have children aged 3-5 years.

We follow the Curriculum for Excellence which was introduced within a strong partnership between the Scottish Government, Learning and Teaching Scotland, Scottish Qualifications Authority, and HM Inspectorate of Education to ensure pre-school children’s developmental needs are met. The emphasis is on learning through quality play experiences in a relaxed atmosphere.  There are eight areas of the curriculum:

• Health and Wellbeing

• Language and Literacy

• Mathematics and Numeracy

• Expressive Arts

• Religious and Moral Education

• Science

• Social Studies

• Technology

The Curriculum for Excellence aims to:

Focus playroom practice upon the child and around the four capacities of education:

• successful learners

• confident individuals

• responsible citizens

• effective contributors

Encourage more learning through experiences

In the Pre-school Room your child will have the opportunity to experience a range of activities that meet all eight areas of the curriculum. Your child will be introduced to early reading, writing, maths and science skills.  These activities are delivered in a fun, relaxed manner allowing all children to learn naturally through play.  Each child is encouraged to learn at their own pace within their own capabilities.

The children in the Pre-school Room can participate in all the activities mentioned previously for the under 3’s although these activities are more structured in the Pre-school Room and offered at a level suited to their age.