Science
At GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, we adopt a practical and applied approach towards learning in Science. Children are encouraged to believe they are thought-creators and investigators who explore, question, discover, discuss and explain concepts.
Science is taught as a specialist subject with dedicated Science lessons in class as well as in a bespoke, well-equipped Science Lab. We aim to stimulate a child’s curiosity to gain an understanding of natural phenomena; thus developing children’s scientific knowledge and an understanding of the world around them. Learning opportunities in Science allow children to develop reasoning and thinking skills to problem solve, communicate effectively, work cooperatively and use technology to become 21st Century learners. Children learn to ask scientific questions and begin to appreciate the way science will affect their future on a personal, national and global level.
The aims of the National Curriculum for Science are to enable children to:
- ask and answer scientific questions
- make predictions
- develop skills through scientific enquiry and planned investigations
- use appropriate scientific equipment to aid enquiry, including technology
- evaluate evidence
- present their conclusions clearly and accurately
- know and understand the life processes of living things
- know and understand materials and their properties
- know and understand the physical processes of materials, electricity, light, sound and natural forces
- know about the nature of the solar system, including the earth
- understand current world issues such as Global Warming/Environmental changes, including recycling and how to reduce their carbon footprint
More Subjects
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Arabic
Teaching and learning the Arabic language holds an integral place at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School, we aim to enable each student to develop a good understanding of the language eventually being able to speak and write it fluently.
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Art
At JPS, we see Art as a driver of creativity, inspiration and imagination. We ensure that our pupils are able to communicate what they see, feel and understand through experimentation of colour and technique.
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English
The study of English at Jumeirah Primary School is a bespoke programme of study which aims to support children in becoming confident speakers, balanced readers and to have the skills to write for specific purposes.
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Moral, Social and Cultural Studies
The Moral, Social and Cultural Studies curriculum at JPS aims to develop morally strong individuals who exhibit the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours to make sense of the world around them and thrive as happy, successful and responsible global citizens.
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French
French at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is taught by Mrs Teresa Crossland, along with Specialist Teaching Assistant, Mrs Grace Petit.
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Islamic Education
The vision of Islamic Education presented here makes a fundamental distinction between teaching about 'Islam' and teaching about 'being Muslim.' The goal of Islamic Education is not to simply fill students’ minds with information about Islam, but rather to teach them about being a good Muslim.
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Music
The Music department at JPS offers a wide range of quality music making experiences through both our curriculum and our extra-curricular activities.
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Physical Education and Sports
Physical Education and Sports are central to the educational programme at GEMS Jumeirah Primary School. We seek to educate the whole child and Physical Education forms an integral part of the whole school curriculum.
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Mathematics
A high quality mathematics education provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation for the beauty and power of mathematics and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.