Cultural Capital
Cultural Capital
Cultural Capital opportunities can be seen through a range of trips and school visits linked to each of the curriculum areas. Further to this there are a range of themed weeks/celebrations, reward trips, residential experiences and a variety of opportunities to take part in activities that pupils wouldn’t ordinarily take part in, all aimed at enriching their lives.
| Aspect | Description | Examples | Area of Cultural Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSHE Program | Integration of art to allow students to express their emotions and explore their identities. Use of sketchbooks since 2021. Collaboration with the Arts Award Scheme. | Students create portfolios showcasing their artistic growth and achievements. | Emotional and Identity Expression |
| Design and Technology | Art enhances creativity and practical skills. Projects-like designing and crafting decorative lamp shades. | Students design and craft decorative lamp shades, honing technical abilities and allowing artistic expression. | Creativity and Practical Skills |
| Trips and School Visits | Diverse range of trips linked to various curriculum areas. History lessons enriched by visits to historical sites, geography studies complemented by trips to natural landmarks. | History lessons: Visits to historical sites. Geography studies: Trips to natural landmarks. | Real-World Exploration and Historical Understanding |
| Themed Weeks and Celebrations | Themed weeks and celebrations immerse students in different cultures and traditions, broadening their perspectives. | Celebrations of different cultures and traditions, fostering global awareness. | Cultural Awareness and Global Perspective |
| Reward Trips and Residential Experiences | Opportunities for activities like outdoor adventure programs, museum visits, and participation in cultural festivals. | Outdoor adventure programs, museum visits, cultural festivals. | Enrichment and New Experiences |
| Integrating Humanities into the Current Curriculum | Cross-disciplinary projects blending humanities with other subjects. Examples: Writing historical fiction in English classes, studying environmental impact of historical events in geography and science. | Writing historical fiction, studying environmental impact of historical events. | Holistic Learning and Interdisciplinary Knowledge |
| Humanities in English Lessons | Humanities-focused activities like writing essays on significant historical events or creating geographical narratives based on explorations. | Essays on historical events, geographical narratives based on explorations. | Analytical Skills and Historical Context |