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What makes a community?
Concepts: Community, Democracy, Identity, Protest
Core knowledge:
Core knowledge:
Keeping safe
Children learn basic fire safety, including the role of firefighters and emergency procedures.
They create simple safety videos, learning purpose, audience, and basic production skills.
Our community and environment
Children explore local favourite places and Bonfire Night, developing awareness of history, traditions, and cultural diversity.
They learn about litter and community cleanliness, and take part in community events to develop teamwork and responsibility.
Expressing ideas and creativity
Children create art and digital content to represent ideas, developing creative skills and understanding how media communicates messages.
The world around us
Children explore Autumn and calendar events such as Christmas, noticing seasonal changes and celebrations.
Authentic outcome & Learning experiences
Authentic outcome & Learning experiences
Our community walk - visiting our favourite places in our local community
Authentic Outcome - Create a ‘Stay Safe on Bonfire Night’ video for the children in Twynyrodyn Community School and the local community.
Create an art piece on the history of bonfire night for display,
Links to prior learning
Links to prior learning
Expanding on prior understanding from Reception of belonging to a broader community, focusing on community safety and historical events.
How does this unit support learners in realising the four purposes?
How does this unit support learners in realising the four purposes?
By guiding learners in crafting a safety video and setting high standards through the creation and adherence to classroom rules and routines, this project nurtures their aspirations, resilience and empathy. The exploration of local favourite places and community engagement fosters a sense of belonging, aligning with their identity and connecting them to their immediate community. The democratic process involved in creating classroom rules empowers learners, promoting a sense of democracy and collective responsibility.
By engaging in a litter pick during a school walk, learners embody the values of ethical, informed citizens, demonstrating commitment to the planet's sustainability and fostering environmental stewardship within the community. Exploring the history of Bonfire Night contributes to their cultural and historical knowledge, aligning with the goal of creating knowledgeable citizens. Following classroom rules reflects respect for the needs and rights of others, aligning with the concepts of ethical citizenship and democracy.
Through safety-focused engagement, learners acquire skills for finding information, promoting collective well-being aligned with the concept of community. Participation in physical activities, including PE lessons and the Physical 15 sessions, fosters healthy, confident individuals, emphasising the concept of identity. Performing in the Christmas concert and safety video builds confidence and self-expression, reinforcing a positive sense of self. Following routines cultivates discipline and responsibility, aligning with the concept of democracy. Gaining awareness of self and others promotes positive relationships based on trust and mutual respect, contributing to the development of healthy, confident individuals.
Engaging in the school Christmas concert and safety video creation, learners take on varied roles in teams, demonstrating effective and responsible leadership. This aligns with the concept of community as they contribute their energy and skills for the benefit of others.
Expressing ideas and emotions through dance and music fosters creativity and innovation, highlighting learners as enterprising, creative contributors. This artistic expression aligns with the concept of identity as they explore and communicate their thoughts and emotions through different forms of creative expression.
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