How can we show love to those who have less than we do?- Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Gospel Virtues: Intentional and Prophetic
British Values: Mutual Respect

Our question for this half term is: “How can we show love to those who have less than we do?” We will explore this across the curriculum through the Catholic Social Teaching theme of Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, helping children understand that we are called to care for and support those in need.

In Geography, we will be geographers investigating the question: “What is the weather like in the UK?” Children will develop their geographical skills by naming and locating the four countries of the United Kingdom—England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland—on a map and identifying which country they live in. They will learn about the four seasons, recognise the current season, and describe how the weather changes throughout the year.

Children will explore the four compass directions—north, south, east and west—and understand that the arrow on a compass always points north. They will use compass directions to describe the location of features on a map. Throughout the unit, they will observe and describe daily weather patterns and think about appropriate clothing and activities for each season.

Through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, children will reflect on how weather can affect people differently, especially those who are poor or vulnerable. They will consider how showing love might mean donating warm clothing in winter, supporting others during extreme weather, or being thoughtful about how we use and share resources. In doing so, they will begin to understand how caring for others is one way we live out our faith in action.

By the end of the unit, children will be able to name and locate the four countries of the UK, describe seasonal and daily weather patterns, use simple compass directions, and suggest suitable clothing and activities for different seasons. They will also be encouraged to make meaningful links between their learning and the wider world—developing curiosity, compassion, and remembering their ‘golden nuggets’ of knowledge.