SMSC (spiritual, moral, social, cultural)        

Below is a list of examples of some of the SMSC practice that happens in school:

Assemblies are linked to key values & behaviours for learning e.g respect, independence, empathy   Sharing children’s work with other classes, in assembly and on Social Media Peer assess and support Assemblies linked to special days- Divali, St George’s Day, Multicultural links, diversity. E-safety links throughout the curriculum and in assemblies. Safety teaching and learning icl: water safety, RNLI, firework, stranger, electricity, sun and road. Our school’s key values are displayed in classes and referred to: empathy, confidence, resilience, respect, positivity, independence respectful, positive, motivated, aware  Links with local church - regular assemblies given by Reverent Stokes. Other faiths invited to teach us. Y3/4  church visit and visit to Norwich cathedral Muscian in residence scheme and members of Royal Shakespeare Outreach programme  Visits to theatres both local & in London as part of our arts' project work  RE is delivered throughout the school- Christianity, Hinduism and Islam focused on, with Buddhism, Judaism, and Sikhism also touched on (see Curriculum map for specific teaching). Non-religious world views discussed Regular links with the local feeder schools to help children to adapt to different social contexts. Watch the Y2 Christmas play Nurturing approach in school helps to be aware of other children and how to respect and tolerate others. Visits to the local library throughout the year Community events e.g tournaments/maths challenges/book signings/F1 competition Focus on current issues and how they effect us e.g the plastics in the sea issue inspired the cluster Charity fundraising e.g. Comic Relief/Children in Need  Links with SIS and SCA Swimming at SCA Sharing work with SIS and SCA Transition activities with all feeder schools Signing choir performances Working across year groups Year group assemblies - sharing work, showing talents, individual/group presentations. Special person/Star of the week/Book worm/lunchtime awards/FGF/ children voting on Star of the week/Worker of the week Philosophy focus - diversity/changes/responsibilities Multicultural special events. Diwali, Pancake day, Lent, Henna. Syrian fundraising Celebrating World Book Day Food tasting/ appreciation of other people’s lives. Hindu food tasting/Islam cooking Cooking in the curriculum School Council meetings Democratic work with in classes and the whole school.  Current affairs debates Photos of children working and playing together Maths Monkey - ‘real’ maths homework Dancing experiences across many cultures - visiting dance group (Syrian/Mexican dancing)  Anti bullying week RSE activities to develop respect and an understanding of difference. Cafés for parents on various topics  Link with Racecourse Primary School, our British Council partner school in Nairobi, Kenya School Council work  Eco-team work linking in with climate action plan

 

      Please have a read of the following document about our 'cultural capital' offer. 

      Cultural Capital is: Our understanding of ‘knowledge and cultural capital’ is derived from the following wording        in the national curriculum: ‘It is the essential knowledge that pupils need to be educated citizens, introducing          them to the best that has been thought and said and helping to engender an appreciation of human creativity        and achievement.’