Our Cultures
We strive to recognise and celebrate the diversity within our school and local community. We learn about each other and develop shared understanding, tolerance and respect.
Celebrating Black History Month
Year 5 explored Our Cultures and as part of this, they discovered the importance of Black History Month in the United Kingdom. The children researched the founders of Black History Month and were excited to explore the topic of 'Celebrating Our Sisters ' - a chance to appreciate and remember famous black women who have changed the world. The children completed their own research about various famous women, including Alison Hammond and Floella Benjamin, and made excellent informative posters about their chosen individual. In the afternoon, the children were thrilled to try some traditional African and Carribean cuisine, such as plantain and peri-peri chicken. There were lots of full tummies and happy faces!
Winter Celebrations Across Faiths
Focusing on 'Our Cultures,' Year 4 explored the winter celebrations across different faiths. They compared similarities and differences between them as well as reflected on which celebrations are significant to them. The children created beautiful pictures of their chosen festival and explained to the class why they had chosen it.
Celebrating Similarities and Differences
Year 3 have been exploring the value in celebrating our similarities and differences as people. Year 3 identified what makes up a culture, looking at examples such as, language, fashion, celebrations, food, religions and many more! Children designed a poster about themselves and what makes them who they are. In addition, children also tried lots of different food from all parts of the world. Children tried rice from Mexico, pomegranate seeds from Iran, croissants from France, olives from parts of South Asia and prawn crackers from Thailand!
Exploring Eid
Year 2 discovered two very important events within the Islamic calendar. We explored the month of Ramadan and revealed how fasting dhows the commitment and devotion of Muslims to their beliefs. We loved finding out how the end of Ramadan is marked with a big celebration, known as Eid-al-Fitr. Children fashioned their own Eid-inspired henna designs and created a mosque suncatcher.
World Cultural Diversity Day
World Cultural Diversity day is held each year on the 21st May and Year 1 loved finding out all about it. This was an opportunity for the children to learn about cultures around the world and celebrate what makes us all unique and special. We have explored the topics of music, food and language. Learning how to say hello in several languages, listening to music from around the world and discovering iconic dishes from lots of different countries.