‘It would be difficult to over-estimate the impact that our association with WEDG has had on our efforts to enrich students' lives and raise their aspirations. They have supported a variety of events including our Fair Trade Friday and contribution to World Food Day. They have also supported with weekly assembly themes and resources for tutor sessions, this contribution all the more effective as it was based upon a detailed needs analysis of our priorities for developing the global dimension in school. More detailed work with Citizenship and Geography teachers has also further enriched our curriculum. The Academy recently won the prestigious 'Creating the Future Award' from the Academy for Sustainable Communities. This would not have been possible if our curriculum and approach had been inward looking and sterile. WEDG has rapidly become an integral part of our multi agency approach to learning and student development. ‘
Ian Johnson, Principal
June 2008
Weekly Themes for 2009/2010
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Term 1 |
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Planning and Research |
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Weekly Theme |
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7-11 September |
Planning |
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14-18 September |
Teamwork |
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21-25 September |
Communication |
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28-2 October |
Helping Others |
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5-9 October |
Freedom/Slavery |
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12-16 October |
Research |
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19-23 October |
Harvest/Food |
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Term 2 |
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Improving your Learning |
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Weekly Theme |
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2-6 November |
War & Peace |
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9-13 November |
Tolerance |
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16-20 November |
Children’s Rights |
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23-27 November |
Health |
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30-4 December |
Disability |
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7-11 December |
Human Rights |
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14-17 December |
Christmas |
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Term 3 |
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Problem Solving |
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Weekly Theme |
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5-8 January |
Time |
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11-15 January |
Justice |
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18-22 January |
Prejudice |
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25-29 January |
Safety & Security |
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1-5 February |
Careers & Employment |
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8-12 February |
Love & Charity |
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Term 4 |
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Beliefs & Values |
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Weekly Theme |
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22-26 February |
Red Cross & Crescent |
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1-5 March |
Festivals |
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8-12 March |
Family |
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15-19 March |
Discovery |
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22-26 March |
Diversity & Inclusion |
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29-1 April |
Faith & Belief |
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Term 5 |
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Citizenship & Community |
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Weekly Theme |
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19-23 April |
Identity |
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26-30 May |
Working Rights |
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3-7 May |
Healthy Lifestyles |
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10-14 May |
Crime |
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17-21 May |
Punishment |
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Term 6 |
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International Links |
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Weekly Theme |
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7-11 June |
Ambition & Aim Higher |
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14-18 June |
Conflict Resolution |
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21-25 June |
Europe |
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28-2 July |
Change |
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5-9 July |
Olympics |
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12-16 July |
World Awareness |