Assembly: Building opportunities

Teacher notes

This assembly is suitable for all ages but is most suited to KS2 and above. It is part of the 'Music is my social tool' storyworld and introduces Izandra, a young black Brazilian woman. Izandra now shares her expertise with other low-income youngsters in Porto Alegre, southern Brazil, and works to make classical music accessible to all people. **Lyfta Core themes:** Culture & identity, Learning & growth, Professions & Entrepeneurship. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Courage & self-confidence, Creativity & innovation, Lifelong learning, Positive Attitude, Work Ethic, coaching and mentoring. **SDGs:** 4, 10. **National Curriculum Objectives (England):** KS2 PSHE (KS2) H25. about personal identity; what contributes to who we are (e.g. ethnicity, family, gender, faith, culture, hobbies, likes/dislikes) H27. to recognise their individuality and personal qualities H28. to identify personal strengths, skills, achievements and interests and how these contribute to a sense of self-worth L25. to recognise positive things about themselves and their achievements; set goals to help achieve personal outcomes L28. about what might influence people’s decisions about a job or career (e.g. personal interests and values, family connections to certain trades or businesses, strengths and qualities, ways in which stereotypical assumptions can deter people from aspiring to certain jobs)