STRETCH HORIZONS!
Through these immersive extra-curricular enrichment days, pupils build cultural capital as they are transported to the diverse land that is China, discovering not only an ancient civilisation and where it intersects with modern innovation and AI but how this new superpower impacts on the world. Making extensive cross-curricular links including maths, English, geography, DT, language and timelines – pupils develop oracy skills, curiosity and teamwork. With a rich and broad range of themed days on offer, our China Challenge Days are suitable for all Key Stages and will up-skill pupils on a country that is a topic of much discussion – and delight and inspire curious, young minds – their teachers, too!
Themed Activity Days
CommodiTEA (KS2/KS3)
Discover the secret of tea and porcelain production and their cultural and social impact on the UK and on maritime trade
Silk Roads (KS2)
Learn about the art of silk-making and imagine the life of traders along the ancient Silk Roads and compare with the modern day through story-telling and drama
Shang Dynasty (KS2/KS3)
Unlock the power of primary and secondary sources as historical evidence and, through role-play, learn about timelines and chronology; discover China’s Warrior Queen, societal structures, the many industrial innovations of that era and much more
Terracotta Emperor (KS2/3)
Encounter the power of the First Emperor of China, the building of the Great Wall and the terracotta army whose role was to protect him in the after-life
Flavours of China (KS3/KS4/KS5)
Learn about China through the mind-blowing size of its population, the diversity of its landscapes and fauna as well as its technical innovation and infrastructure development
Well-being Yin Yang Style (KS4/KS5)
Comparing approaches to well-being, focussing on national identity, approaches to kindness and different cultural perspectives and traditions discover more about Chinese culture
“As Headteacher, it is my mission to nurture knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of the world beyond our doorstep. It is vital that our pupils are exposed to new ideas, places, and cultures, especially since they often miss out on these things. Engage with China’s China Challenge Days were so meaningful. Through their Shang Dynasty Day and Flavours of China Day, delivered to two different year groups, our pupils were able to step outside their everyday world and immerse themselves in another culture. The lessons were vibrant and hands-on.” She continued, “These experiences allow our children to travel in spirit when they cannot do so in reality. By learning about other cultures, they’re building empathy, understanding, and respect for lives and traditions beyond their own. They begin to see that while we may live in different places with different histories, we share common dreams of happiness and success. This kind of understanding is vital in our increasingly interconnected world. Please come back!”
– Amanda Cope, Head, St Catherine’s CofE Primary School“The students were buzzing from their China Challenge Day. I would recommend this to any institution,”
– Andy, Fitzpatrick, Senior Leader for Progression, 6th Form College
