New Year's Eve 2026

                            

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2152331/sadiq-khan-new-year-eve-fireworks-eu

What do you see in the picture, where is is, what is happening, what is the story about?

On New Year's Eve many people across the world celebrated the start of 2026. Then photo shows the celebrations in London where there was a 15 minute firework display, the biggest in Europe. 

Why do people celebrate a new year?

Part of the London fireworks included a speech called, "This is what England means to me"
Thinking about the title, what do you think was said in the speech?

"When it's sunny, it's to hot. When it's cold, the weather's rubbish. England to me is a cup of tea. How many sugars? I'm sweet enough."

Why do you think the author of the poem chose those opening lines?
Have you heard anyone say, "I'm sweet enough" - what's this about?

"England to me is Caribbean barbers with a sharpish trim. 
It's Christian neighbours saying Happy Hanukkah mate and Muslim mums saying Merry Christmas, love."

What is the author saying here about different people and religions in England today?

"And you think you're seeing flags now? Wait until the World Cup's on. And then you'll know about flags, my son."

What is the world cup and why do we see flags in the world cup?

"Because this is what England means to me. It's about loving each other no matter what colour you are, where you're from or who your God is. Because this is England, this is the United Kingdom."

What is the author saying here?
Why do you think London chose to show so many different flags here, why not just show one flag?

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said the London firework display was the greatest in the world; "From celebrating our wonderful year of women's sport and Europe beating the USA in the Ryder Cup to celebrating our diversity and looking ahead to a fantastic 2026, we've sent the message that London will always be a city of hope and a place for everyone."

Why do you think the Mayor chose to say London is a place for everyone?
What is diversity?
What can we learn from the London NYE show this year?
Why is this about No Outsiders?
Which British value is this about?

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No Outsiders: We belong here by Andrew Moffat  (scheme of work for primary schools) 



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