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Temple Learning Academy
SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural) Calendar for 2018/2019
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 Academy At 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
Parent and carer coffee morning
Moral Social
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 School Council Elections
Moral Social
Democracy in action – voting the Trust School Council members who will represent TLA throughout the year.
September Read, Write Inc. Curriculum Event
Cultural
To raise awareness of how we teach phonics, reading and writing in school. To empower parents and carers, giving them the skills and confidence to be part of our reading community.
September After School Enrichment Starts
Social Cultural Moral Spiritual
To provide extra enrichment opportunities for all pupils. Every day 3.30 – 4.30 pm.
w/c September 24th
TNCP Sponsorship Week
Cultural Spiritual Moral
To be aware of the TNLP Trust, its members and the benefits they bring to the community.
September EID Cultural Spiritual
To celebrate EID. To develop an understanding of other faith.
October Black History Month
Cultural Spiritual Moral
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
National Poetry Day
Cultural Social Spiritual
A chance to share our love of poetry. Lots of writing and performances around TLA today.
October 5th
World Teacher’s Day
Cultural Social Moral
Today commemorates the signing of the 1966 "Teaching in Freedom". Celebrated around the world since 1994 after the UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. Its aim is to focus on "appreciating, assessing and improving the educators of the world". For us it’s a chance to say ‘Thank You!’
October 9th
Yom Kippur Cultural Spiritual Social
This is the most holy day in the Jewish calendar. We will find out what happens during this special day.
October Halton Moor Area Committee
Moral Social
Hosted in school, an opportunity for local residents to meet with Cllrs to discuss issues within the community.
October Harvest Celebrations
Moral Social
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.
Nov 7th
Diwali Cultural Spiritual
To develop understanding and respect of other faiths. To observe similarities and differences. We aim to have a Hindu visitor celebrate with us.
November 5th
Guy Fawkes Night
Cultural Spiritual Social
To understand events in our history that shaped Britain. To consider safety around this event.
November
11th Armistice Day
Moral Cultural Spiritual
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
12th – 16th
Anti-bullying Week
Moral Spiritual
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 ‘All Different All Equal’ and we shall create an audio clip giving advice on what to do if you are being bullied.
November
15th
National No-Smoking Day
Social Cultural
Facts about smoking, why it’s a bad choice and how to support those planning on making the change to becoming a non-smoker!
November
23rd
Guru Nanak Birthday
Spiritual Social Cultural
Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Today we celebrate his birthday with others all around the world.
November
26th – 30th
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 Social Spiritual
To understand the importance of St. Andrew's day to people living in Scotland.
December Advent Cultural Spiritual
Advent is a season observed in many Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas
December
2nd – 10th Hanukkah
Cultural Spiritual
To raise awareness of Judaism and the importance of Hanukkah to Jews. Opportunity to compare to own beliefs.
December
10th
International Human Rights Day
Moral Cultural Social
Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December every year.
December Christmas Fair Social Cultural
A whole school celebration run by our PTFA.
December Carol Service Spiritual Social Cultural
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
10th
Christmas
Cultural Spiritual Moral Social
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
Halton Moor Area Committee
Moral Social
Hosted in school, an opportunity for local residents to meet with Cllrs to discuss issues within the community.
January
30th – 6th
Feb
National Story Telling Week
Social Cultural
Storytelling can be found enriching lives everywhere. The sharing between teller and listener empowers, feeding the imagination from one generation to the next. We want to share that at TLA.
February LGBT History Month
Cultural Spiritual Moral Social
To raise awareness of other cultures. To observe similarities and differences in theirs and the lives and others. To understand which prejudices exist.
February
5th
Safer Internet Day
Moral Social Spiritual
Raising awareness with adults on how to stay safe when using the internet and other mobile technologies.
February
5th
Chinese New Year – Year of the Pig
Cultural
To understand how Chinese people celebrate their New Year. To explore some of the traditions and customs associated with the day.
February
28th
National Science Day
Social
Typically an Inidan celebration, we LOVE science at TLA and want o mark our love of this subject.
March 5th
& 6th
Shrove Tuesday/Ash Wednesday and Lent
Cultural Spiritual Social Moral
Pupils to understand that Easter is an important event within the calendar of Christianity.
February
14th Valentine’s Day
Spiritual Cultural
To understand why people in Britain celebrate Valentine's Day.
February
21st
International Mother Language Day
Cultural Spiritual Moral Social
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 7th World Book Day
Cultural Social
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 31st 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
Spiritual Cultural
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 15th Red Nose Day Comic Relief
Social Moral Cultural
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?
March 21st Holi Spiritual Social Cultural
Holi is a Hindu spring festival celebrated in India and Nepal, also known as the "festival of colours" or the "festival of love".
April 21st Easter Sunday Cultural Spiritual
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.
June 8th 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.
April 23rd World Book Night
Spiritual Social
World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books which takes place on 23 April every year. We are promoting Bath, Bed, Book this year!
May 19th Buddha Day Spiritual Cultural
Buddha's Birthday is a holiday traditionally celebrated in most of East Asia to commemorate the birth of the Prince Siddhartha Gautama, later the Gautama Buddha and founder of Buddhism.
21st May Cultural Diversity Day
Cultural Spiritual Moral 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.
Date tbc Healthy Eating Week
Spiritual Cultural Moral 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.
3rd June –
7th June
Child Safety Week
Spiritual Moral
Children have a greater awareness of potential dangers in and around the home.
16th June Father’s Day Moral Cultural
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 Summer Fair Social Cultural
A whole school celebration run by our PTFA.