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The Arts

Children are provided with many opportunities to develop their knowledge and experience
of the arts.
Much of this is covered within the Music, Art, RE, History and Geography aspects of the
curriculum.
Children experience visits from theatre and music groups from time to time and are also
given the opportunity to participate in productions and concerts at different times of the
year.
Educational visits also take place to local museums, theatres and places of worship. When
possible, the children also have the opportunity to take part in a residential visit.

“The school’s clear ethos, high expectations, well-designed curriculum and
range of additional opportunities contribute extremely well to pupils’
spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.”
(Ofsted 2017)

Extra Curricular Activities and Study Support

There are many opportunities for the children to develop knowledge and skills outside the
formal curriculum. Children may learn a brass or woodwind instrument led by specialist
teachers. When the children reach elementary level in music they have the opportunity to
join Sandwell Youth Band.
As part of our commitment to supporting children as they study, we have a substantial focus
on Study Skills. These are out-of-hours activities designed to improve children’s motivation,
build self-esteem and help them to become more effective and confident learners.
Bleakhouse Primary School is the first Primary School in the country to be awarded
‘Emerged Status’ for Quality in Study Support.’
At lunch time and after school there are a variety of clubs for the children to participate in
which are organised by the teaching staff with help from parents and other outside agencies.

“The formal, taught curriculum is supplemented by a variety of extra-curricular
activities and visits.”

“Teachers successfully ensure that pupils develop excellent study skills.”
(Ofsted 2017)

Bleakhouse Primary School