Cultural Capital
Cultural capital is developed through a wide range of educational visits & trips that are closely linked to curriculum areas. In addition, pupils benefit from themed weeks, whole-school celebrations, reward-based outings, residential experiences, & a variety of enrichment activities. These opportunities are designed to broaden experiences, build confidence, & expose learners to experiences they may not otherwise encounter, enriching both their learning and personal development.
| Aspect | Description | Examples | Area Of Cultural Capital |
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PSHE Program |
Integration of art to allow students to express their emotions and explore their identities. Use of sketchbooks since 2021. Collaboration with the Arts Award Scheme. |
Students create portfolios showcasing their artistic growth and achievements. |
Emotional and Identity Expression |
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Design & Technology |
Art enhances creativity & practical skills. Projects-like designing and crafting decorative lamp shades. |
Students design & craft decorative lamp shades, honing technical abilities and allowing artistic expression. |
Creativity & Practical Skills |
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Trips & School Visits |
Diverse range of trips linked to various curriculum areas. History lessons enriched by visits to historical sites, geography studies complemented by trips to natural landmarks. |
History lessons: Visits to historical sites. Geography studies: Trips to natural landmarks. |
Real-World Exploration & Historical Understanding |
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Themed Weeks & Celebrations |
Themed weeks & celebrations immerse students in different cultures and traditions, broadening their perspectives. |
Celebrations of different cultures & traditions, fostering global awareness. |
Cultural Awareness & Global Perspective |
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Reward Trips & Residential Experiences |
Opportunities for activities like outdoor adventure programs, museum visits, and participation in cultural festivals. |
Outdoor adventure programs, museum visits, cultural festivals. |
Enrichment & New Experiences |
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Integrating Humanities into the Current Curriculum |
Cross-disciplinary projects blending humanities with other subjects. Examples: Writing historical fiction in English classes, studying environmental impact of historical events in geography and science. |
Writing historical fiction, studying environmental impact of historical events. |
Holistic Learning & Interdisciplinary Knowledge |
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Humanities in English Lessons |
Humanities-focused activities like writing essays on significant historical events or creating geographical narratives based on explorations. |
Essays on historical events, geographical narratives based on explorations. |
Analytical Skills & Historical Context |