The skills of speaking and listening are crucial to children’s language acquisition and social development. They are strong building blocks for learning and thinking. Effective communication is a key skill that our children will need for the rest of their lives. At Horsell Junior School, we want children to articulate their learning, thoughts and opinions with confidence. We work hard to support the children by being brave, taking risks, speaking publicly and in class discussions. We also support the children in being collaborative through discussions, debates, role-play, book talk sessions and pupil voice. 

Within each unit for writing, the children have 'experience lessons' which allow them to participate in drama. We also have opportunities across our wider curriculum for children to work together to perform, debate and share experiences.

Each year group is also responsible for one performance each school year, whereby the children have a script to learn and lines to rehearse. The children will then perform for their family and the whole school.

Year 3 - Nativity

Year 4 - Easter Service

Year 5 - Harvest Festival

Year 6 - Leavers' Production

Children actively show they are brave and articulate during collective worship. Children lead many school assemblies through our Eco-council, School-council, house captains, subject ambassadors, sport and house captains.

Children at Horsell are ABC - articulate, brave and collaborative.