Temple Learning AcademySMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural) Calendar for 2016/2017

This is an overview of the key events we have planned for this year. There are so many worthy charities and awareness days – we have tried to include a range of different awareness celebrations. These develop our sense of community; develop our values and our

knowledge, tolerance, understanding and support of others.

If you feel you can support with any of these events please get in touch.

SMSC at Temple Learning AcademyAt Temple Learning Academy, we recognise that the personal development of pupils, spiritually, morally, socially and culturally plays a significant part in their ability to learn and achieve. We therefore aim to provide an education with inbuilt opportunities to explore and develop their own values and beliefs, spiritual awareness, high standards of personal behaviour, a positive caring attitude towards other people, an understanding of their social and cultural traditions and an appreciation of the diversity and richness of many cultures. This is embedded throughout all aspects of school life.

Our everyday education: Is holistic rather than focused narrowly on purely academic aspects of learning Provides opportunities which include learning how to play and work together, understanding each other, our rights and views. Prepares learners to contribute to society and culture throughout their lives and enables them to contribute positively to the life of

the school, community and wider society. Gives everyone a change to celebrate their uniqueness and that of others.

As well as our commitment to a curriculum model that supports this approach and ongoing enrichment opportunities we have a timetable of events and activities which support and enhance our offer.

Date Event SMSC Objective

September 5th – 9th

Parent and carer coffee morning

MoralSocial

To raise awareness of the care and support that TLA can offer all students and their families. To create a sense of community within the school

September

Trust School Council Elections

MoralSocial

Democracy in action – voting the Trust School Council members who will represent TLA throughout the year.

September 17th

Macmillian Fundraising Day

Moral Social

This community event is to raise money for a very important charity that is supporting one of our own pupils.

October 3rd

Jewish New Year

Cultural SpiritualMoral

To develop understanding of other faiths. To observe similarities and differences. 

w/c October 3rd

TNLP Trust Sponsorship Week

Cultural SpiritualMoral

To be aware of the TNLP Trust, its members and the benefits they bring to the community.

September EID

CulturalSpiritual

To celebrate EID. To develop an understanding of other faith.

October Black History Month

CulturalSpiritualMoral

To raise awareness of other cultures. To observe similarities and differences in theirs and the lives and others. To understand which prejudices exist.

October 4th

Halton Moor Area Committee

MoralSocial

Hosted in school, an opportunity for local residents to meet with Cllrs to discuss issues within the community.

October 18th

Harvest Celebrations

MoralSocial

Everyone invited to make a special offering of food. All food donations made to St. George’s Crypt to support those in times of hardship in our community. Poems, songs and reflections. A whole school act of worship.

October 20th Spooky Disco

CulturalSocial

A whole school celebration run by our PTFA.

November 2nd

Waste Buster Collection

SocialMoral

Donations of unwanted clothes, shoes and fabrics are donated and recycled. Pupils will learn the value of recycling and become actively involved.

November 5th

Guy Fawkes Night

CulturalSpiritualSocial

To understand events in our history that shaped Britain.To consider safety around this event.

October 30th Diwali

CulturalSpiritual

To develop understanding and respect of other faiths. To observe similarities and differences. We aim to have a Hindu visitor celebrate with us.

November 13th

Armistice Day

Moral CulturalSpiritual

To ensure children remember World War II in Britain and the sacrifices made by our ancestors. At 11am we will observe the national silence and reflect on sacrifice (age appropriate).

November 14th – 18th

Anti-bullying Week

MoralSpiritual

To raise awareness of bullying and discuss what we can do to stop it.To ensure children and parents have the skills to seek help if they need it. The theme is ‘Power For Good’ and we shall create an audio clip giving advice on what to do if you are being bullied.

November 23rd – 29th

Road Safety Week

Moral Social

Raising awareness of road safety and looking at how we can help keep each other safe. To encourage walking to school and exploring the healthy aspects to this.

November 30th

St. Andrew’s Day

Cultural SocialSpiritual

To understand the importance of St. Andrew's day to people living in Scotland. 

December 9th

Christmas Fair

SocialCultural

A whole school celebration run by our PTFA.

December 24th Hanukkah

CulturalSpiritual

To raise awareness of Judaism and the importance of Hanukkah to Jews. Opportunity to compare to own beliefs. 

December 14th Carol Service

SpiritualSocialCultural

TLA hosting a traditional family carol service after school. Join in with a mince pie and some seasonal singing. This will help us form links with our community and develop an appreciation for music.

Week beginning December 12th

Christmas

CulturalSpiritualMoralSocial

To understand the importance of Advent and Christmas within Christianity. To celebrate the true meaning of the Christian festival. Including: advent services, Christmas Jumper (charity day), parties and Nativity.

January 17th

Halton Moor Area Committee

MoralSocial

Hosted in school, an opportunity for local residents to meet with Cllrs to discuss issues within the community.

February 7th

Safer Internet Day

MoralSocialSpiritual

Raising awareness with adults on how to stay safe when using the internet and other mobile technologies.

January 28th

Chinese New Year

Cultural 

To understand how Chinese people celebrate their New Year. To explore some of the traditions and customs associated with the day.

February 28th & 29th

Shrove Tuesday/Ash Wednesday and Lent

CulturalSpiritualSocialMoral

Pupils to understand that Easter is an important event within the calendar of Christianity.

February 14th

Valentine’s Day

SpiritualCultural

To understand why people in Britain celebrate Valentine's Day.

February 21st

International Mother Language Day

CulturalSpiritualMoralSocial

To encourage children to maintain their knowledge of their mother language.  To have improved awareness of the different languages spoken throughout the School.  To promote linguistic and cultural diversity.

March 2nd

World Book Day

CulturalSocial

What’s your favourite book? Come dressed as your favourite character. ALL staff will share their favourite books as part of our DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) activities. We may pay a visit to our local library too. This will raise the profile and enjoyment of reading.

March 26th Mother’s Day

Moral Cultural

We shall look at the importance of all the female figures in our lives and give them thanks. To be grateful to the important women in our lives.

March 13th

Commonwealth Day

SpiritualCultural

To understand that the Commonwealth is a family of 53 nations, spread over every continent and ocean in the world. Although the people of the Commonwealth and different in many ways, they work together by sharing ideas and experiences, skills and knowledge.

March 24th Comic Relief

SocialMoralCultural

To understand that there are people in the UK and Africa, as well as other parts of the world who live in poverty.To understand how we can help disadvantaged people through fundraising.We shall be hosting some fun fundraising activities – would you like to take part?

April 16th Easter Sunday

CulturalSpiritual

To understand the true meaning of Easter.To understand how Christians celebrate Easter.Be prepared to adorn your best Easter bonnets as we go on an egg hunt.

April 21st The Queen's Birthday

Social Cultural

Children understand why birthdays are celebrated.Children understand that Britain has a Monarchy and that the Queen is Head of State.

April 23rd St George's Day

Spiritual Cultural

Children celebrate English heritage and learn about the story of St. George and the Dragon.Children know that St. George is the Patron Saint of England.

May 2nd – May 5th

My Money Week

SocialCultural

Maths lessons all week will focus on Money.The Credit Union will be available to talk to families about opening savings accounts.

w/c February 6th

Cultural Diversity Week

CulturalSpiritualMoral Social

To raise awareness about the importance of intercultural dialogue, diversity and inclusion.To build a community of individuals committed to support diversity with real and every day-life gestures.To combat stereotypes to improve understanding and cooperation among people from different cultures.

Healthy Eating Week

SpiritualCulturalMoral Social

Children understand that eating healthy has a positive impact on their well-being.  Children are encouraged to try new foods and make the right choices.

June 5th – 9th

Child Safety Week

Spiritual Moral

Children have a greater awareness of potential dangers in and around the home.

June 18th Father’s DayMoralCultural

We shall look at the importance of all the male figures in our lives and give them thanks. To be grateful to the important men in our lives.

July 14th Summer FairSocialCultural

A whole school celebration run by our PTFA.