Hampton
Lucy CofE Primary SchoolSpiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural
Everything we do at Hampton Lucy C of E Primary School is underpinned by love. Our love for one another, learning and the world. Our Restorative approach to behaviour management develops the children’s understanding of how our actions affect others. Our curriculum is designed to instil a love of learning in our children, recognising how they are inspired by others and in turn how their efforts can be inspirational.
For more information please see our Behaviour, Spirituality and Collective Worship policies.
Where will you see SMSC in our Curriculum?
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural themes run throughout the curriculum and learning. For example:
In English we develop the children’s spiritual understanding by engaging with fiction, poetry and drama, allowing them to explore the feelings and attitudes in a wide range of genres. Moral development happens as the children discuss issues raised by the stories they study, which also allows Social and Cultural development as the children visit the lives of a diverse group of people from different times and places.
In Maths and Science, we look with awe and wonder at how the world is made and ask big questions. We learn about mathematicians and scientists from around the world and the impact their work has had on us today.
In History and Geography, we learn about how the world and the people in it have changed and discuss the impact of these changes.. Children may explore what it would be like to live in a squatter settlement, or as a victim of an earthquake or other natural disaster and are encouraged to explore their own feelings about the people, culture, place and environments that they are learning about. In history, artefacts are used to give children a sense of the past and children are encouraged to explore the role played by important individuals, for good or ill, in the shaping of the world we live in.
In French, our children develop a sense of fascination and curiosity for another language, the people and its culture.
In Music, we sing songs from all over the world, appreciate world famous composers and musicians and reflect upon different musical genres. We use our creativity and imagination when playing instruments and composing music.
In Art and Design Technology, we look at the work of great artists and develop a sense of awe and wonder. The children appreciate the talents and achievements of others. They develop a sense of inner peace that creating art can instil.
Often moments of awe and wonder can happen without planning, and teachers will take time to stop and reflect with their students when moments of inspiration happen.
We do, however, plan our SMSC work and some of the specific ‘moments’ that we plan for are outlined below.
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Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
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Whole School Focus |
Anti Bullying Week Black History Month MacMillan Coffee Morning (Led by Year 6) Christmas Productions Theatre Visits Sharing musical performances in celebration assemblies. |
Children’s Mental Health Week Internet Safety Day World Book Day Charity Day (Comic relief/ Sports Relief) Easter Celebrations Sharing musical performances in celebration assemblies. |
End of Year Celebration/ performance year 6 Safe and Active Travel (biannually) Sports Day Sharing musical performances in celebration assemblies.
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Class 1 |
New Beginnings Seeing ourselves as valuable individuals Building relationships Being me! A is for Autumn! Falling leaves, Super seeds, Secret squirrels, Migration magic, Wonderful webs Harvest Festival, Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day, Diwali, Christmas Christmas trip to the Theatre. |
Good to be me! Feelings Qualities and celebrating differences Healthy me Winter Wonderland Winter trees, Magical Mistletoe, Animal Detectives, Winter Birds, Snuggly Bugs Spring into Action Bundled up Buds, Green can be seen, Tiddly Tadpoles, Busy Birds, Buzzy Bees New Year, Chinese New Year, Valentines, Pancake Day, Mothers Day, Easter, |
Looking after others Friendships Dreams and goals Perseverance Celebrating achievements Summer Sunshine! Lovely Leaves, Super summer fruit, Animals Babies, Flittering Fledglings, Clever Caterpillars. Father’s Day, End of Year. Transition/End of Reception picnic in the park. |
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Class 2 - cycle 1 |
Geography - Exploring our Local Area including celebrating diversity. History - local and community history, including local religious and ethnic minority groups. |
English - Eric looks at how we should treat visitors. Science - Space and the Changing Seasons - look at the vastness of the Universe. Music - Exploring feelings through music. |
English - There’s a Rang-tang in my bedroom looks at the impact of using palm oil in the cosmetics industry. Science - Habitats how do animals adapt to their environment. How do we look after the planet? |
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Class 2 - cycle 2 |
History - London - Past and Present - social and economic changes over time. Science - Materials and their Properties All about atoms and changing state. |
Science - Animal and Human Life Cycles and Needs Art - Nature Sculptures looks at the diversity of the natural world. History- Significant explorers including social and historical impact. |
Geography- Sensational Safari - Let’s go to Kenya celebrating a contrasting country and their culture. History - Kings and Queens links to the church. |
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Class 3 - cycle 1 |
Anglo-Saxons Rainforests- Generating a fascination with the complexity of life. BFG / The Iron Man - Looking at the morality of the characters. An introduction to France, greetings, appreciating some aspects of French culture that make France special.. |
Romans - Pompeii and the fragility of life Extreme Earth - The power of the Earth Music - Learning the song ‘Lean on Me’ inspiring strength and courage in difficult times. |
Survival at all costs - Shackleton’s Journey Science - Amazing living things and their habitats. Music- Learning the song ‘Blackbird’ focuses on racism and equal rights. Patience and perseverance learning to play the recorder. PSHE - celebrating diversity in Britain and respecting rights. |
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Class 3 - cycle 2 |
Crime and Punishment - exploring how we treat each other. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - exploring the role of each side. Music- Learning the song ‘Let Your Spirit Fly’ focuses on diversity, inclusion, positive attitudes and achieving your best. Science - Rocks, appreciating buildings in our local area and around the world. |
Stone Age Britain - Cave paintings from 30,000 years ago - Awe and wonder. The UK around us - promoting a sense of wonder with the physical world. The Pied Piper - looking at the morality of the characters. Science - learning about your amazing body for growth, movement and protection. Balanced diets for healthy bodies |
Ancient Egyptians - Developing a sense of curiosity about events from the past. Water - Reflecting on the wonder within our natural world. Music - Learning the song ‘‘Bringing Us Together’ about friendship, peace, hope and unity. Patience and perseverance (recorders). Science - exploring the wonderful world of plants. PSHE - One World- exploring the lives, experiences and opportunities of African children. |
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Class 4 - cycle 1 |
World War II The Holocaust Evacuees The work of Alan Turing (including trip to Bletchley Park) Key Texts ‘ World War II poetry’, ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ Singing wartime songs Magnificent Mountains The amazing diversity of our planet. Appreciating plants and flowers and the beauty of the natural world. |
Enough for Everyone Taking care of our planet. Trade between countries and how some countries have more than others. Global warming. The effects of pollution Global Food, discovering the amazing food of other countries. Life Cycles The amazing variety of life in the animal kingdom and how to care for the creatures around us Key text ‘The Last Bear’, ‘The Promise’’ Local History Shakespeare Key text ‘The Tempest’ Learning about geographical surroundings in France. |
Amazing Americas The diversity of habitat and peoples, moving to a new place Key text, ‘The Arrival’ Exploring the work of North, Central and South American artists, architects and photographers. Fossils and living things and their habitats Appreciating the animal kingdom variety now and in the past. ‘Music and Me’ focusing on inspirational women working in music. Learning about the French cafe scene and exploring and tasting fantastic French foods. Year 6 activity trips developing team building and cooperative work and challenging oneself to work beyond your comfort zone Year 6 sex and relationship education |
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Class 4 - cycle 2 |
Space The universe Trip to Space Centre Discovery and expiration Key text ‘Curiosity’ Diverse Britain Key text ‘ The Unforgotten Coat’ Learning the song ‘Livin on a Prayer’ holding on to hope and faith through challenging times. Learning about school life in France and the similarities and differences. |
Ancient Greece Democracy The changing roles of women Key text ‘ The Odyssey’ The human body How we change and grow The Heart Cycling Proficiency Exploring geographical surroundings in France. |
Anglo Saxon and Vikings Trip - Compton Verney Diet, Drugs and Exercise Making informed healthy choices Exploring the role of fashion in French culture. Year 6 activity trips developing team building and cooperative work and challenging oneself to work beyond your comfort zone Year 6 sex and relationship education |