Symbols and Landmarks

Expedition Date: November

Location: Kaleidoscope

Expedition Description: P3 Symbols and Landmarks at Kaleidoscope

Students explore Bermuda’s national identity through the study of symbols, landmarks and postage stamps. This creative expedition introduces pupils to the significance of Bermuda’s cultural symbols, including native birds and natural features, while examining how these are represented through stamp design.

Through hands-on art activities, students experiment with printing, collage and geometric design, drawing inspiration from bold, stylised artwork. Pupils develop fine motor skills and creative expression while deepening their understanding of how art, imagery and design communicate meaning.

Curriculum Link: SSO3-CIV01 3.SS.C2: Explain the significance of Bermuda’s symbols and landmarks to better understand Bermuda’s national identity.

A free copy of the Mentor Text is provided at the expedition:

Vocabulary Voyage

The P3 Symbols and Landmarks thematic unit is built around the mentor text supporting ELA curriculum-aligned literacy learning alongside an experiential school visit with AgraLiving as part of the Horizons Programme.

The Vocabulary Voyage offers a set of optional resources designed to enrich language learning in an engaging and practical way. Three short, flexible vocabulary activities encourage pupils to develop language through through small-group discussion, collaboration and creative thinking. Two additional independent writing tasks, linked to the theme of the unit, provide structured opportunities for pupils to apply new vocabulary in meaningful written contexts.

These resources ssupport oral language development, vocabulary growth, comprehension, and writing skills, while remaining easy to incorporate into short literacy blocks or small pockets of classroom time.