International Day of Peace – 21st September
During the day children will explore the meaning of peace and write messages of peace. |
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural
To help children understand the importance of peace
To help children reflect on their own experiences
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Eid-al-Adha - 24th September
Our whole school will explore the celebration of Eid, including traditional Muslim gifts and food, whole school activities and workshops.
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Spiritual, Cultural and Social
To reflect upon and understand the true nature of Eid within the Islamic faith
To understand how Eid is celebrated throughout the world
To encourage children to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance.
To develop a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
To develop their use of imagination and creativity in their learning |
Black History Month - 1st - 30th October
During this month in particular our schools will celebrate the history and achievement of black people. |
Cultural and Social
To raise awareness of other cultures
To observe differences and similarities in theirs and the lives of others
To understand the prejudices which used to exist
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Spain National Day or ‘Fiesta Nacional de Espana’
- 12th October
Our whole school will celebrate the country of Spain including special dinner, whole school activities and workshops.
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Cultural, Spiritual and Social
Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling children to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures
To develop a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
To develop their use of imagination and creativity in their learning
To reflect upon and understand the importance of the day to the Spanish people. |
| Harvest Festival
- 16th October
Our whole school will collect food for the Basildon Refuge and local home for the elderly, and celebrate Harvest with parents and local community in a shared act of collective worship during the Year 5 Harvest Assembly.
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Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural
To understand the importance of harvest
To understand how we can support those who are in need
To promote collaborative partnerships with the local community
To develop a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
To develop their use of imagination and creativity in their learning
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| Armistice Day
- 11th November The whole school will join in a collective act of worship commemorating those who lost their lives in the service of their country. |
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural
To help children understand the importance of commemoration
To help children reflect on their experiences.
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Anti Bullying Week - Make a Noise about Bullying12th - 16th November
Week long activities involving the whole school and led by the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. |
Social and Moral
To empower children and young people to make a noise about bullying – whether it is happening to them or to someone else, face to face or online;
To raise awareness of the impact of bullying on children's lives if they don't tell anyone it's happening – or if they are not given appropriate support – with a focus on the impact on mental health. |
| St Andrews Day - 30th November
Our whole school will explore the celebration of St Andrews Day, including traditional Scottish gifts and food, workshops and whole school activities.
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Cultural, Spiritual and Social
To reflect upon and understand the importance of St Andrews Day to the Scottish people.
Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling children to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures
To develop a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
To develop their use of imagination and creativity in their learning |
| Last day of Hanukkah - 10th December
Our whole school will explore the celebration of Hanukkah, including traditional Jewish gifts and food, workshops and whole school activities.
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Spiritual, Cultural and Social
To reflect upon and understand the true nature of Hanukkah within the Jewish faith
To understand how Hanukkah is celebrated throughout the world
To encourage children to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance.
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| Advent/Christmas - 6th – 18th December
The whole school will take part in a range of activities and acts of collective worship. The choir will perform at the local church. There will be a Christingle service at school. EYFS and KS1 will hold Nativity based assemblies for parents and the local community. |
Spiritual, Cultural and Social
To reflect upon and understand the true nature of Christmas within the Christian faith
To understand how Christmas is celebrated throughout the world
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| ‘Los Reyes de Margof’ which is when the 3 Kings arrived to see Jesus - 6th January
Our whole school will explore the celebration of Los Reyes de Margof and how this may be different to a traditional British Christmas. |
Cultural, Spiritual and Social
Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling children to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures
To understand how Christmas is celebrated throughout the world. |
| Chinese New Year - 5th February
Our whole school will explore the celebration of Chinese New Year, including traditional Chinese gifts and food, activities and workshops.
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Cultural, Spiritual and Social
To reflect upon and understand the importance of Chinese New Year to the Chinese people.
Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling children to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures
To develop a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
To develop their use of imagination and creativity in their learning |
Safer Internet Day - 5th February
Children will take part in activities that promote safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones |
Social and Moral
To reinforce our e safety message so that children are empowered to make safe moral choices in their internet use
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| St. Davids Day - 1st March
Our whole school will explore the celebration of Wales, including traditional Welsh gifts, celebrations and food. Whole school and workshops will take place.
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Cultural, Spiritual and Social
To reflect upon and understand the importance of St Davids Day to the Welsh.
Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling children to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures
To develop a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
To develop their use of imagination and creativity in their learning |
| British Science Week - 6th - 15th March
The whole school will take part in events to celebrate and understand science.
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Social and Spiritual
The development of skills to enable children to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.
To develop a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
To develop their use of imagination and creativity in their learning
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| St. Patricks Day - 17th March
Our whole school will explore the celebration of Irish, including traditional Irish gifts, celebrations and food. Whole school and workshops will take place.
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Cultural, Spiritual and Social
To reflect upon and understand the importance of St Patricks Day to the Irish.
Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling children to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures
To develop a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
To develop their use of imagination and creativity in their learning |
| Easter - 7th April
Years 3 and 4 perform to parents a version of the Easter Story. The whole school will also celebrate through cross curricular activities.
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Spiritual, Cultural, Social and Moral
To reflect upon and understand the true nature of Easter within the Christian faith
To understand how Easter is celebrated throughout the world |
St. Georges Day - 23rd April
Our whole school will explore the celebration of England, including traditional English gifts, celebrations and food. Whole school and workshops will take place.
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Cultural, Spiritual and Social
To reflect upon and understand the importance of St Georges Day to the English
Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling children to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures
To develop a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
To develop their use of imagination and creativity in their learning
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| Democracy Week - 4th May to 8th May
The whole school will take part in events to celebrate and understand democracy.
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Social, Moral and Cultural
For children to understand democratic processes
For children to understand that we live in a democracy
For children to understand that not all global citizens have the same rights |
| Around the World in 48hrs - 1st and 2nd July
The whole school will take part in events and activities that celebrate different countries around the world.
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Cultural, Spiritual and Social
Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling children to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures
To participate in activities and develop their social skills.
The development of skills to enable children to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.
To develop a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
To develop their use of imagination and creativity in their learning |
| My Money Week - 8th July
Maths lessons around money (finance, savings, spending) for this week and for other parts of the curriculum, linked to an enterprise project.
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Social and Spiritual
The development of skills to enable children to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.
The development of skills to enable children to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.
To develop a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
To develop their use of imagination and creativity in their learning |
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