At Malden Parochial, our vision is Reflecting the Kingdom of God by Enriching and Transforming Lives. We believe our school should be a place that reflects the Kingdom of God - a community where love, kindness, and personal growth are central to everything we do.

Our daily teaching methods are carefully chosen to make this vision real for your child. We use teaching approaches based on the best educational research (like Rosenshine's Principles), ensuring our expert staff deliver lessons that lead to deep, lasting learning.

 

How Our Curriculum Reflects Our Faith

We use the timeless stories (parables) of Jesus to guide how we teach, making sure your child's learning journey is meaningful and transformative:

1. The Small Start that Grows Big (The Mustard Seed and the Yeast) 

Our commitment is to your child's full growth, starting small and becoming something significant.

• Our Vision Connection: Like the tiny mustard seed growing into a great tree, we focus on every child's potential. Our curriculum, like the yeast, quietly works its way through all subjects, giving your child a broad, balanced, and complete understanding of the world.
• Teaching in Action: To ensure deep learning, our teachers always start lessons by reviewing previous work. This makes sure old knowledge is securely in place before we move on, building a strong, reliable foundation for new ideas to grow upon.

2. Discovering the Joy of Success (The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl) 

We want your child to love learning and understand the immense value of knowledge.

• Our Vision Connection: We encourage children to be motivated and resilient, treating knowledge like a hidden treasure or a valuable pearl. Finding this 'treasure' requires effort and reflection.
• Teaching in Action: Our staff are skilled at breaking down complex tasks into Small, manageable steps, providing clear support (scaffolding). This ensures your child experiences a high rate of success, boosting their confidence and giving them the resilience needed to tackle challenges independently. We teach them how to learn, not just what to learn.

3. A Place for Everyone (The Great Banquet) 

We are a truly inclusive school that celebrates every child's talent, reflecting God’s call for fairness and service.

• Our Vision Connection: Just as the Great Banquet was open to all, we use technology, creative clubs, and a wide range of sports to enrich every child’s experience. We want every pupil to feel valued and included.
• Teaching in Action: Teachers are constantly checking for understanding throughout every lesson. They ask questions and look closely at student work to make sure no one is left behind. This careful attention ensures our learning environment is supportive and inclusive, guaranteeing all children benefit from expert teaching and access every opportunity we offer.

In short, your child is receiving the very best of both worlds: a curriculum inspired by a loving, purposeful Christian vision, delivered through highly effective, evidence-based teaching that puts their success and transformation at the heart of the school day.