Our Topic this term is `Rock The Runway`

Pupils will explore artistic genres through dance, music and creative design, focusing on themes of community, identity and belonging. They will learn how the arts express personal experience, cultural heritage and collective memory. As part of this, they will study the Aberfan Disaster, learning about community life before the tragedy, the unity shown afterwards and the resilience of survivors. This will help them understand the importance of remembrance and how communities choose to honour significant events.

Engaging with the Expressive Arts will support pupils’ well‑being, confidence and emotional expression. Through questioning, problem‑solving and reflection, they will develop independence, perseverance and a stronger sense of identity. They will learn to appreciate different perspectives and understand how people express themselves in diverse ways linked to culture and lived experience. Writing activities will reinforce themes of community, shared values and belonging.

These experiences will help pupils become ambitious, capable learners who manage time and resources effectively to produce high‑quality outcomes. The pupils will create a Rock the Runway fashion show using recycled materials and participate in their leavers’ assembly. Pupils will also have the opportunity to participate in Rock Steady workshops and will perform in front of the local community. Pupils will also plan and host an afternoon tea in memory of the Aberfan Disaster, demonstrating empathy, community awareness and the importance of remembrance