Cultural Awareness Days

Autumn Term - Theme: LIGHT

The children immersed themselves in a day of rich learning opportunities about a festival or cultural celebration. At this time of year, many festivals around the world celebrate light and hope when the days are getting shorter and the nights are closing in.

Nursery studied Diwali, Reception and Year 1 explored Bonfire Night, Year 2 learned about the Winter Solstice, Year 3 and Year 4 worked on Loy Krathong, Year 5 and Year 6 explored the Day of the Dead.

Spring Term - Theme: Carnival

Many cultures around the world enjoy big and vibrant celebrations at this time of year. Often linked to Catholicism, many carnivals are linked to Lent. The children studied the location and history behind the festivals before designing costumes and props associated with the carnival.

Nursery and Year 1 looked at Chinese New Year, Reception and Year 2 explored Mazatlan, Year 3 and Year 4 studied Rio Carnival, Year 5 and Year 6 researched the Venice Carnival.