Cardiff, Wales
St. Peter’s Primary School is bringing knowledge-rich education to life through strong Core Knowledge implementation, CKLA, and thoughtful use of Teach Like a Champion practices.
What Makes St. Peter’s Shine
- St. Peter’s leadership, staff, parents and students are committed to academic excellence.
- Students build knowledge through CKLA and a carefully sequenced curriculum that strengthens vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence over time.
- Teachers use Teach Like a Champion techniques to create focused, purposeful, and engaging classrooms.
- Strong routines and high expectations help students participate fully in rich lessons and meaningful discussions.
- Domain vocabulary is taught intentionally, giving students the language they need to speak, write, and think with precision.
- Teachers use strong retrieval practices, high order questioning, engaging discussions, and checks for understanding to deepen student thinking and keep learning active.
- CKLA lessons are delivered with care, helping students connect reading, writing, speaking, and listening to the knowledge they are building.
- School leaders provide clear direction, coaching, and support so teachers can implement the Core Knowledge Approach with consistency.
- Across classrooms, students experience a joyful and knowledge-rich environment where learning is taken seriously.
St. Peter’s Primary School stands out as a powerful example of how the Core Knowledge Approach, CKLA, and Teach Like a Champion can work together to support strong teaching and deep student learning. Its recognition celebrates the dedication of its leaders, teachers, and students and the vibrant culture of learning they have built.