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. Discoveries 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.
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The biggest whole school GROW events in 2022-23 |
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Work created will be collated and displayed (during the following half term) |
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Term GROW values focus |
Poplars Biggest Ideas |
Communication and Expression Curriculum team |
STEM team |
Global education and character development |
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Autumn 1 Black History Month - |
Express to impress, create to communicate Faces, places and spaces |
Inspired by the book: “Black History: Discover Amazing People” Speaking event open to all pupils to deliver speeches on the role models outlined in this book, |
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Autumn 2 Human Rights Day (10 December) |
One planet to share, care for and make fairer |
Visual Voices - we will create a virtual art gallery with schools in the NPDL European and South African cluster. Pupils will create artwork in response to a human Right. Linked work will involve personal reflections as to why the Right is so important to them. |
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Spring 2 World Happiness Day |
One planet to share, care for and make fairer |
The focus will be around 'The gift of giving'. Discussions to take place around how selfless acts (strong focus on no monetary value) can make not only those who are receiving happy but also those who are giving. The book - What is given from the heart by Patricia McKissak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENL_S1RdIpA is a story about a boy who has no money to give but wants to help a class friend who has lost everything in a fire. He writes a book all about her for her to enjoy as he remembers a book that has brought him alot of happiness. This will lead into appropriate conversations around sustainability and upcycling. |
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Spring 2 World Book Day |
Express to impress, create to communicate |
Whole school text: cross curricular work created in response to the shared text. |
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Summer 2 International Poplars Farm Week |
One planet to share, care for and make fairer |
Why waste the world's water? Classes will look into different countries and explore how they save water. To involve our International partners. |
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Previous whole school GROW events
A collaborative art piece by Willow Class (Year 4) in response to the song 'Colours' by the Black Pumas
