Olympics: Success with Silver (Week 1)
Almost three millennia after it was first ignited, the Olympic flame is burning brighter than ever. This unit will introduce children to the evolution of the Olympics over time, from its humble beginnings in Ancient Greece to its current status as a global celebration of human achievement. It’s time to seek success with silver.
- Learn about the Olympic Games and their history
- Explore global cultures through the lens of sport
- Join in fun games and team-building challenges
- Reflect on values like effort, fairness, and resilience
- Design medals or mascots inspired by Olympic traditions
Young Entrepreneurs (Week 2)
In Young Entrepreneurs, we’ll master skills like creativity, leadership, teamwork, communication, budgeting, and planning—key to running a successful business. As historians, we’ll dive into the history of world trade; as designers, we’ll create and sell our own products while learning to promote them. Businesses offer products and services, but what makes them tick? Could you be the next Melanie Perkins (Canva), Bill Gates (Microsoft), or Charlotte Tilbury (Charlotte Tilbury)?
- Think creatively about what makes a good product or service
- Role play as designers, customers, and shopkeepers
- Design, make, or promote simple products
- Learn basic ideas about money and making choices
- Work together on mini-projects to develop teamwork and confidence