Week beginning December 12th Christmas Cultural Spiritual Moral Social To understand the importance of Advent and Christmas within Christianity. To celebrate the true meaning of the Christian festival. Including: advent services, Christmas Jumper (charity day), parties and Nativity. January 17th Halton Moor Area Committee Moral Social Hosted in school, an opportunity for residents to meet with Cllrs to discuss issues within the community. February 7th Internet Day Moral Social Spiritual Raising awareness with adults on how to stay safe when using the internet and other mobile technologies. January 28th Chinese New Year Cultural To understand how Chinese people celebrate their New Year. To explore some of the traditions and customs associated with the day. February 28th & 29th Shrove Tuesday/Ash Wednesday and Lent Cultural Spiritual Social Moral Pupils to understand that Easter is an important event within the calendar of Christianity. February 14th Valentine’s Day Spiritual Cultural To understand why people in Britain celebrate Valentine's Day. February 21st International Mother Language Day Cultural Spiritual Moral Social To encourage children to maintain their knowledge of their mother language. To have improved awareness of the different languages spoken throughout the School. To promote linguistic and cultural diversity. March 2nd Book Day Cultural Social What’s your favourite book? Come dressed as your favourite character. ALL staff will share their favourite books as part of our DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) activities. We may pay a visit to our local library too. This will raise the profile and enjoyment of reading. March 26th Mother’s Day Moral Cultural We shall look at the importance of all the female figures in our lives and give them thanks. To be grateful to the important women in our lives.
March 13th Commonwealth Day Spiritual Cultural To understand that the Commonwealth is a family of 53 nations, spread over every continent and ocean in the world. Although the people of the Commonwealth and different in many ways, they work together by sharing ideas and experiences, skills and knowledge. March 24th Comic Relief Social Moral Cultural To understand that there are people in the UK and Africa, as well as other parts of the world who live in poverty. To understand how we can help disadvantaged people through fundraising. We shall be hosting some fun fundraising activities – would you like to take part? April 16th Easter Sunday Cultural Spiritual To understand the true meaning of Easter. To understand how Christians celebrate Easter. Be prepared to adorn your best Easter bonnets as we go on an egg hunt. April 21st The Queen's Birthday Social Cultural Children understand why birthdays are celebrated. Children understand that Britain has a Monarchy and that the Queen is Head of State. April 23rd St George's Day Spiritual Cultural Children celebrate English heritage and about the story of St. George and the Dragon. Children know that St. George is the Patron Saint of England. May 2nd – May 5th My Money Week Social Cultural Maths lessons all week will focus on Money. The Credit Union will be available to talk to families about opening savings accounts. w/c February 6th Cultural Diversity Week Cultural Spiritual Moral Social To raise awareness about the importance of intercultural dialogue, diversity and inclusion. To a community of individuals committed to support diversity with real and every day-life gestures. To combat stereotypes to improve understanding and cooperation among people from different cultures. Healthy Eating Week Spiritual Cultural Children understand that eating healthy has a positive impact on their well-being. Children are encouraged to try new foods and make the right choices.
Moral Social June 5th – 9th Child Safety Week Spiritual Moral Children have a greater awareness of potential dangers in and around the home. June 18th Father’s Day Moral Cultural We shall look at the importance of all the male figures in our lives and give them thanks. To be grateful to the important men in our lives. July 14th Summer Fair Social Cultural A whole school celebration run by our PTFA.