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.
Term 1
This is me!
The aim of this unit is to focus on developing the pupils' skills to express their feelings. In addition to this, the pupils will have opportunities to play a role in caring for others and showing kindness.
What's important in my world?
Unit contents:
Who am I? Who are you? Learning greetings.
How am I feeling? My emotions.
Body parts.
How are you feeling? Role play in the house.
Who is in my family?
Role play with new-born babies.
Term 2
World of Colour!
When looking at the colours of the world the pupils will learn about various colours and connect the colours to things in their class, outside, connected to Wales and other countries. In addition to this, the pupils will learn about the Holi festival and have the opportunity to create their own colourful celebration.
How colourful is our world?
Unit Contents:
Learning about the colours of Wales - St David's Day.
Learning about the colours around us and distributing colour objects.
Looking at colours in nature - flowers, bird, trees and our surroundings.
Learning about the colours of fruit and vegetables.
Learning about colour festivals e.g Holi
Learning about colours of flags and banners.
Arrange a colour party!
Term 3
Animals of the world!
In this unit the pupils will learn about pets and how to care for them. Farm animals and wild animals are introduced and they will learn about the job of a veterinarian who looks after them. Whilst learning about the animals in our world they will have the opportunity to learn about different landscapes and habitats for example the jungle, the savannah and the arctic.
How do we look after animals?
Unit Contents:
Learning about pets and how to care for them.
Learning about farm animals and wild animals.
Learning about the job/role of the veterinarian.
Learning the names of animals from around the world.