Bro Edern Cluster Curriculum
OUR CLUSTER'S VISION
The Bro Edern Cluster Curriculum is designed to meet the needs of our pupils, who come from diverse backgrounds in a in Cardiff East, the capital city of Wales. The Four Purposes are at the heart of the Bro Edern Cluster Curriculum. Although these are long term purposes, they require daily attention in order to be realized.
The Welsh language and its historical development are central to our vision, as we guide pupils who are proud of our civic heritage in our capital city. Purposeful integration of our curriculum areas ensures that Bro Edern Cluster pupils benefit from the breadth of the curriculum while focusing on What Matters.
The people studied in the Bro Edern Cluster Curriculum are a diverse cross section and include role models who are inspirational to the whole range of pupils in the cluster. Growing up in a multicultural city where cohabitation and harmony are a key part of daily life, fostering tolerance and respect in our pupils is essential.
Encouraging ambition in our pupils means developing strong skills and strategies to enable them to face success and failure. Perseverance and resilience are key as part of the growth mind-set fostered in our pupils. Sound knowledge that provides the foundation for cluster pupils to benefit from skills and experiences that can be transferred to a variety of contexts today, and in the future.
Cluster schools have the ability to transform the lives of our pupils. This is where they gain the knowledge, skills and experiences that will enrich the rest of their lives. The roots and wings in the Cluster logo encapsulate this.
Unit 1
The Docks of Cardiff - 1839
Cardiff was an agricultural area with a population of 1,500 before 1839. In the year 1839 the Bute family invested a lot of money in building the first docks in our city. In this unit our pupils will see how important the arrival of the docks was in the history of our city. During this unit they will also see how the arrival of the docks has shaped the capital's communities and that this continues to be seen to this day.
What was the impact of the arrival of the docks on Cardiff's communities?
Unit contents;
Establishing and developing the docks
The canals leading to the docks in 1839
Import and Export
The role of the Bute Family in developing the Docks
The History of Butetown
The communities of the Bay.
People who we will be studying during half term:
Betty Campbell
Shirley Bassey
Roald Dahl
David Lloyd George
Unit 2
Fairness, Equality and Respect
Any society that is inclusive must be based on a number of aspects.
Respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms
Cultural and religious diversity
Social justice and the special needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.
Democratic participation and the rule of law.
Has this been true in our local society? Is this true internationally?
How can we ensure equality for everyone in our society?
Cynnwys yr Uned:
What is equality?
What is racism?
Cardiff Race Riots of 1919.
Well-known historical campaigners
Contemporary Campaigners
Create a piece of art to represent the campaigners.
The people who we will be studying during this half term.
Martin Luther King
Rosa Parks
Jessica Dunrod
Amanda Gorman
Marcus Rashford
Stormzy.
Unit 3
Our Planet or Plastic?
"A world without plastic pollution is not a choice but a commitment to life and a commitment to the next generation." In this unit the pupils will investigate the impact of plastic on our planet.
What are the biggest challenges of our seas/oceans?
Unti contents;
Identify the oceans and great seas of the world.
What is the effect and dangers of global warming on our seas/oceans and on Cardiff?
Plastic Pollution - What is the effect of this on sea animals, our beaches and on people?
Take part in a cleaning campaign e.g. litter collection, go to the beach to pick up litter/ look at the effects of plastic on our beaches/parks.
The people who we will be studying during this half term.
David Attenbrough
Unit 4
Us and Nature!
The natural world is something we desperately need in cities for things like draining rainwater and conditioning the heat. Trees provide cleaner air, bees pollinate flowers, and greenery is proven to be good for our well-being. In this regard nature supports the health and well-being of people living in cities, offering benefits such as stress reduction and opportunities for social connection.
The aim of this unit is for the pupils to think of a form of attracting more nature to the school grounds and to our local area.
How can we attract more nature to the school grounds and to our local area?
Unit contents;
What diverse habitats are there in our local area?
What plants and ecosystems are there on our school grounds? Local parks? Our community?
Collaborate with agencies e.g. RSPB, Keep Splott Tiday.
Setting out to create habitats and homes for wildlife on our school grounds.
The people who we will be studying during this half term.
Iolo Williams
Adam yn yr Ardd
Unit 5
My Country! My Rights!
In Wales and Britain we are very fortunate to have the right to vote in order to voice our opinion on what we believe. By voting, we add our voice to the chorus that forms opinion and the basis for action.
The aim of this unit is for the pupils to learn about the history of the vote, why voting is important, and to understand how democracy works.
Why is voting important?
Unit Contents;
The history of the Tryweryn valley and the village Capel Celyn
Who makes decisions for Wales?
Devolution - What does this mean for us?
Political Parties of Wales
Hold a school election and create political parties and a manifesto.
The people who will be studying during this half term;
Welsh assembly members / member of parliment.
Eileen Beasley
Unit 6
Welcome to the Bay!
Since 1987 Cardiff Bay has been redeveloped and completely transformed. In the coming years there are exciting plans underway to develop this area even further with further developments such as a brand new indoor arena, new hotels, museums, offices, central square, apartments and a metro station. This area is one of the main attractions of our city.
How can we attract visitors from around the world to Cardiff Bay?
Unit contents;
The most notable buildings of the bay e.g. hotels, restaurants, places of entertainment. Make connections with Visit Cardiff Bay.
Marketing the Bay.
Reasons to love Cardiff - Cardiff University.
Create an advertisement and holiday package for visitors.
The people who we will be studying this half term.
Sir Terry Matthews
Sian Lewis - Urdd Gobaith Cymru
S4C Marketing Team.