Broadening horizons

Teacher notes

The Last Child of Arki is a storyworld with 4 films exploring Kristos’ life on the Greek island of Arki. This lesson assumes that the learners have already watched the first three films, and focusses on the fourth film 'The decision'. It is most suitable for learners in Year 6 - Year 7 who are transitioning from primary to secondary school - or to middle school - or to support any learners preparing for school changes. You may also want to link the second activity to Bikeability training at school or direct children to sessions in the local community. If you would like to explore transition further, read 'Top Transition tips' in the lesson 'Moving on', which is part of the Hip Hop Star storyworld: https://student.lyfta.com/lesson-plan/1883. **Lyfta Core Themes**: Culture & identity, Equality & human rights, Health & wellbeing, Learning & growth, Relationships. **Lyfta core skills and values:** Adaptability & flexibility, Coaching & mentoring, Coping methods, Courage & self-confidence, Decision making, Growth mindset. Healthy living, Human rights, Positive attitude. **SDGs:** 4 and 10. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2 English Speaking: ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge use spoken language to develop understanding through speculating, hypothesising, imagining and exploring ideas Reading: retrieve, record and present information from non-fiction Writing: Draft and write by using further organisational and presentational devices to structure text and to guide the reader [for example, headings, bullet points, underlining]. KS2 Citizenship to face new challenges positively by collecting information, looking for help, making responsible choices, and taking action to feel positive about themselves to prepare for change (for example, transferring to secondary school) KS2 PSHE H24. problem-solving strategies for dealing with emotions, challenges and change, including the transition to new schools H35. about the new opportunities and responsibilities that increasing independence may bring H36. strategies to manage transitions between classes and key stages.