SMSC Calendar Date Activities SMSC objective September 2015 Welcome Back Aims of the year SCHOOL Sports, Christ, Healthy, Outstanding, Opportunities, Learning Out and About project Moral To motivate the children for the year ahead September 2015 Queen Mini Topic. Whole school project looking at the longest reigning monarch Cultural To celebrate Great Britain’s history and to learn about the monarchy
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SMSC Calendar Date Activities SMSC objective
September
2015
Welcome Back
Aims of the year SCHOOL Sports, Christ, Healthy, Outstanding, Opportunities, Learning Out and About project
Moral To motivate the children
for the year ahead
September
2015
Queen Mini Topic.
Whole school project looking at the
longest reigning monarch
Cultural To celebrate Great
Britain’s history and to
learn about the monarchy
SMSC Calendar Forest School Visits
To take place throughout the term Spiritual
Social
To work collaboratively in
the outdoors
To experience awe and
wonder
September Macmillan Coffee Morning
http://coffee.macmillan.org.uk
Moral
Social
To raise awareness of the
care and support that
Macmillan nurses give to
cancer patients and the
importance of fundraising
to support these events.
October 2015
Hinduism Week
Parents’ Meeting
Hinduism Whole School Assembly
Cultural Spiritual Moral
To develop understanding of other faiths.
To observe similarities and differences.
October 2015
Mind, Body and Soul Week
SUMO workshops (Stop, Understand and Move On)
Social Moral Cultural
To develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle
October Harvest Festival Whole school to collect food for local Foodbank -to support families in need within the borough. Participate in whole school collective worship service with invitations to parents, governors, parish and local
community
Social
Moral
Cultural
Understand the importance of harvest time and how this contributes to our society
• Raise awareness of how pupils can help the
local community through impacting positively on other people’s lives
Promoting collaborative partnerships with the local community and beyond
October Meet an Athlete – Olympian Beth
Tweddle
Moral
Social
To inspire children
To promote a healthy
lifestyle
To promote high
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doors’ philosophy
To promote key skills e.g.
perseverance, self
motivation etc
October
November Fund Raising for Children in Need
Organised by the Student Council
Moral Social
To raise awareness of those in need of support
Pupils to take responsibility for their fundraising events and reflect on the contribution they make to society
October 2015
Black History Month Cultural Spiritual Moral
To promote knowledge about Black History
To celebrate positive contributions made to society in Great Britain
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October 2015
National Poetry Day- Paul Delaney work shops.
Spiritual Social
Opportunity to write and share poems linked to Mind, Body and Soul week.
Inspire high aspirations
October Red Card to Racism Social Moral Spiritual
Children to understand what racism is and why it is wrong
5th November 2015
Guy Fawkes Night Cultural Spiritual Social
To understand events in our history that shaped Britain.
11th November
Remembrance Day Moral Cultural
Social
To ensure children remember World War II in Britain and the sacrifices made by our soldiers
November St Albert’s vigil Mass Spiritual To develop a sense of belonging and community
to take pride in our school and church
SMSC Calendar ember Entertaining the Elderly
Moral Cultural Social
To develop a sense of belonging and community
November 2015
Anti-Bullying Week Moral Spiritual
• To ensure all pupils are equipped to recognise and challenge bullying behaviour wherever it happens - whether face to face or in cyberspace.
To encourage an inclusive approach to all e-safety education
November 2015
Road Safety Week Moral Social
Raising awareness of road safety and looking at how we can help keep each other safe.
November 2015
St. Andrew's Day Cultural Social Spiritual
To understand the importance of St. Andrew's day to people living in Scotland.
SMSC Calendar December 2015
Hanukah Cultural Spiritual
To raise awareness of Judaism and the importance of Hanukah to Jews.
Opportunity to compare to own beliefs.
December 2015
Christmas
Whole school take part in Christmas celebrations: Nativity plays; end of term Mass; visit to the Pantomime, parties etc.
Cultural Spiritual Moral Social
To understand the importance of Advent and Christmas
To celebrate the true meaning of the Christian festival.
February 14th
Valentine’s Day Spiritual Cultural
To understand why people in Britain celebrate Valentine's Day.
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February 8th
Chinese New Year Cultural
To understand how Chinese people celebrate their New Year.
February 9th and 10th
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 Languages 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 world. To promote linguistic and cultural diversity.
February Shakespeare Week Cultural
To learn about important figures from British history.
February - March
Fairtrade Fortnight Moral Cultural
To encourage children to become responsible citizens. To understand how Fairtrade can make a significant difference to farmers' and
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March 2014 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 23rd
Sports 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.
March 27th
Easter Sunday Cultural Spiritual
To understand the true meaning of Easter. To understand how Christians
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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 learn about the story of St. George and the Dragon. Children know that St. George is the Patron Saint of England.
May 1st
May Day Cultural Social
Children understand about the traditional English May Day celebrations which include Morris dancing, crowning a May Queen and dancing around a Maypole.
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May Christian Aid Week Cultural Moral
Children understand Christian Aid is a charity, which helps people in need and shows the community what good the church is doing in the world.
May Cultural Diversity Day
Cultural Spiritual Moral Social
To raise awareness about the importance of intercultural dialogue, diversity and inclusion. To build 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.
June Healthy Eating Week
Spiritual Cultural Moral Social
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.
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June Child Safety Week Spiritual Moral
Children have a greater awareness of potential dangers in and around the home.
June Oxfam Water Week Social Moral Cultural
To learn about the causes and symptoms of water vulnerability. Children to discuss what can be done to overcome water vulnerability.