Wimborne First School - Dorset

Significant success with Celebrating Difference

Significant Success

Inspired by our Jigsaw learning, the theme of carnival spread through Wimborne First School as we ‘Celebrated Difference’. Each year group chose a country that celebrated carnival in a spectacular and diverse way. The children researched their chosen country by completing a number of activities including arts and crafts, music and dance. The children were then joined by their very own performer: Year 4 explored the arts of drumming; Year 3 made noise with samba; Year 2 moved with dance; Year 1 picked up the tempo with zumba and Reception got festive with maypole dancing.

We then celebrated with our very own carnival! We welcomed family and friends to the event, with food and drink put on by our fantastic PTFA members. The children showcased all that they have learned about their culture, including very exciting performances from each year. It certainly was a day to remember!

Many thanks also to DEED who brought many authentic multicultural resources to the table.  Their help, combined with the positive attitudes and imagination of the entire school are what led the carnival to be such a roaring success.

Members of the Jigsaw team joined us on the day and filmed people talking about the event to better understand the role Jigsaw PSHE has played in the school's success.

Impact of Jigsaw

Jigsaw plays an important part in our children's learning and development at Wimborne First School. As a school, we are passionate about promoting Jigsaw and its importance to the ethos of our school. The carnival was just an example of the impact in which the Jigsaw scheme has for us. The children learned the concept of diversity, acceptance and respect. We then came together as a school to share our own individual and unique differences.

The children had an inspirational week, filled with creativity and reflection!

Looking forward

We look forward to the new school year, as Wimborne First School plans another spectacular event with the emphasis on the 'Dreams and Goals' and 'Healthy Me' puzzle pieces.