Konnections
Designed entirely in-house, Konnections is exclusive to Radnor House. This bespoke curriculum focuses on:
- Meaningful connections - breaking down subject barriers to reveal how knowledge interconnects across disciplines
- Real-world application - applying learning to authentic situations and challenges
- Skill development - cultivating independence, accountability, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving
- Personal growth - building confidence through self-assessment and peer feedback
- Community engagement - connecting learning to local and global contexts.
Konnections evolves through three carefully crafted curriculum strands:
Year 7: Community
Building understanding of local connections and communal responsibility through explorations of:
- Local history and the heritage of Twickenham, Kneller Hall and Pope’s Villa
- The River Thames and its environmental and cultural impact
- Influential figures who have shaped our local area.
Year 8: Personal Responsibility
Developing essential life skills and individual accountability through:
- Sustainable design and environmental stewardship
- Financial literacy, currency understanding and business principles
- Nutritional awareness, budgeting and culinary skills.
Year 9: Global Citizenship & Perspectives
Expanding horizons to understand worldwide connections and diverse viewpoints:
- Sustainable architecture
- Languages of the world
- Global citizenship – rights and responsibilities.