The Poplars Curriculum The biggest ideas
1. Faces, spaces,
places
People on the move (migration); personal histories; homes and journeys; Tyrants and conquest. The relationships between and the
interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from local and global perspectives.
The nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including
families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; and what it means to be human.
2. Express to impress, create to communicate
The ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend
and enjoy our creativity;
our appreciation of the aesthetic and the value of artistic expression. Role models through time and place.
3. Discoverie
s and making sense of our world
The natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how
humans use their understanding of scientific principles; and the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and
on the environment
4. One planet to share, care for and make fairer
The interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-
making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment
To look at rights and responsibilities in the struggle to share finite resources with other people and with other living things;
communities and the relationships within and between them; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.
Previous whole school GROW events
A collaborative art piece by Willow Class (Year 4) in response to the song 'Colours' by the Black Pumas
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