Following extensive research and planning, we were thrilled to launch our new 4D Curriculum in the Prep School this year. Designed to prepare pupils for future success, it embraces a wide range of social and environmental themes and has been carefully constructed to encourage an early awareness of diversity, inclusivity and sustainability. Our 4D Curriculum topics, each lasting a term, run across the whole of the Prep School, allowing for the sharing of experiences and assemblies. Pupils enjoy projects based on real-life scenarios, making links between subjects and themes, and building their understanding of the world.
This week we enjoyed another morning of workshops with the award-winning team from 8billionideas – a fast-growing start-up, whose enthusiastic facilitators deliver hands-on workshops and challenge packages that empower pupils to develop their digital fluency, team-working and entrepreneurial skills. The children gain an excellent insight into the journey from innovative idea to final product.
Children from Reception to Year 2 took part in a session entitled ‘The Magpie’ which encouraged the them to think about their most treasured possessions. The storyteller, Joel, took them on a journey to try and define what makes things special to them, and how they could ensure that only their greatest treasures appeared on the final list.
Year 3 and 4 were concentrating on cleaning up the seas during their previous session with the 8billionideas team, and this time they began to think about how they might encourage people to act in a more sustainable way on land. They created some wonderfully innovative designs for machines and gadgets to clean up their local areas. They discussed ways to make the world a cleaner, safer and a happier place to live.
Year 5 and 6 have been looking at the Americas through their 4D curriculum lessons and their focus for the morning was sustainable farming. They talked about deforestation, access to water, and innovations in the farming industry. The children went on to draw maps and plans of their own sustainable farms, featuring some truly awe-inspiring and imaginative ideas.
Thank you to the team at 8billionideas for another great visit!