Cultural Knowledge
We want you to thrive in a range of academic and cultural environments and to have the confidence and understanding to visit or participate.
Core Activities
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Year Seven |
Roots of Western Literature (English) |
Introduction to…. (Languages) |
Shakespeare – A Midsummer Night’s Dream (English) |
Islamic Empire (History)
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Private Reading (Form Time) |
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Year Eight |
Philosophy and ultimate questions (Ethics) |
History of English (English) |
Shakespeare – Macbeth (English) |
Artist Response (Art) |
Private Reading (Form Time) |
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Year Nine |
Crime and Punishment (Ethics) |
Twentieth Century Conflict (History) |
Study of Film Music (Music) |
National Festivals (Languages)
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Private Reading (Form Time) |
How else are students supported to develop their cultural knowledge?
During their time at Meadowhead, students also have the chance to be involved:
- Visits to the Peak District including Castleton in Y7
- Visits to theatres such as the Lyceum and the Crucible to watch performances in Drama and English
- Watching visiting performances in school and those streamed live by the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company
- Trips to sports stadium and events
- Links with local sports clubs to expand interests out of school
- Visits to art galleries and exhibitions
- Tours of universities - both in Sheffield and beyond
- Opportunities for foreign travel – including exchanges as part of the Turing Scheme, language trips to Germany, France and Spain and other subject trips abroad to places such as Morocco, Barcelona and Italy
- Visits to places of worship
