We celebrated Anti-Bullying Week by enjoying lots of different activities. We wore our odd socks to remind us to celebrate our differences and took part in lots of activities to help us to understand what bullying is and how we can help to stop it. We also used Purple Mash to complete some online activities to help us to understand …
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Anti-Bullying Week Odd Socks
Today is the first day of Anti-Bullying Week and everyone wore their odd socks to remind us that it is important to celebrate our differences. During this week, children will be taking part in a variety of activities in PSHE lessons to help them to understand what bullying is and how they can help to stop it. Keep and eye …
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Next week is Anti-Bullying Week. We will be learning all about what bullying is and what to do if it happens to you. As part of Anti-Bullying Week, we are asking children to come to school on Monday 1oth November wearing odd socks to help us to celebrate our differences. We are NOT asking for any donations for this. Children …
Read More »Anti-Bullying Video
Last week was Anti-Bullying Week. Our children learn about Anti-Bullying and Mental Health and Well-Being throughout the year and we have a wealth of resources available to children. Our Y6 class, along with the Mental Health and Well-Being Ambassadors, have made a video to showcase all of the wonderful things we do to share with grown-ups.
Read More »Articles of the Week – A reflection of Black History Month
As we come to the end of October, we reflect on Black History Month. Black History Month takes place in October every year and is a celebration of key figures and events in Black history. Having begun in the USA, it has been celebrated in the UK since 1987, with the emphasis on celebrating particularly the history and contributions to …
Read More »Y6 Liturgical Prayer in the Prayer Garden
Y6 enjoyed delivering their Liturgical Prayer in the prayer garden today around the theme of “Christian acts of kindness.” The group of Y6 pupils planned, resourced and delivered it wonderfully in our prayer garden this afternoon with lots of opportunity for quiet reflection. We used our hands to think of people we are friends with, who we love, someone who loves …
Read More »School Councillors meet Seaham Councillors
Last week the School Council met up with two Seaham Councillors; Councillor Brace and Councillor Fuller. Following the questionnaire we sent out to parents, the children compiled a list of questions to ask the councillors. Please click on the link to view the questions and responses. School councillors meet Seaham councillors
Read More »Y6 Show & Tell
In year 6 we have been developing confidence in our own ability and taking pride in our work. To help develop our self-esteem we are now doing a weekly show and tell. Any child who is proud of something they have done that week can share it with others. Their friends can either give a compliment or ask a question. …
Read More »Meet our new Rights Respecting Ambassadors
These ambassadors will help ensure: Children learn about rights Children can exercise their rights There is a culture of respect across the school There is pupil engagement and a shared sense of community and belonging Help children’s voices to be heard and valued Encourage others to take their right to an education seriously Take part in Global citizenship so children …
Read More »Articles of the week are back!
Our Rights Respecting articles of the week are back and this week we are exploring article 16 – the right to privacy! We have been learning a lot about this as part of our RSE lessons this half term so we know how important this is. A reminder of what Articles 16 means: Time to think Rights Respecting Tasks to …
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Last week was Anti-Bullying week. We enjoyed lots of activities to help us understand what bullying is and to teach us what to do when we see or experience bullying. Reception and Year 1 were focusing on being a kind friend and Year 2 wrote a kind word about someone in their class and gave it to that person. In …
Read More »Anti-Bullying Week – Articles 2, 12 & 19
This week is Anti-Bullying Week. This has always been an important week in our school calander to explore the issue of bullying and the different ways bullying can present itself. Today we wore odd socks to celebrate our differences. Throughout the week classes will be exploring this year’s theme of kindness. A reminder of what Articles 2, 12 and …
Read More »We are now a Gold Rights Respecting School!
We are so proud to say we have recently achieved our gold rights respecting award. This has been an ongoing journey for both staff and children in school since receiving our silver award in 2018. This is the highest accolade awarded by UNICEF UK. We will continue to teach our children about their rights and continue campaigning. If you …
Read More »Articles of the Week – Elimination of Racial Discrimination
21st March marked the international elimination of racial discrimination day. This week in your classes you will be exploring these rights in more detail. Remember your classroom is a safe space to ask questions and your adults, as duty bearers, will help you answer. A reminder of what Articles 2, 12 and 30 mean: Time to think: Rights …
Read More »Articles 16 & 17 Safer Internet Day
Tuesday is a day dedicated to internet safety. We have all been taught about E-safety in school in the Autumn Term and Tuesday you will be given tasks relating to staying safe online. Article 16 is our right to privacy and Article 17 is our right to access reliable information from the media. A reminder of what Articles 16 and …
Read More »Rights Respecting Questionnaire
In school we have recently completed our annual Rights Respecting Questionnaires. As a whole, we as duty bearers are going to find more opportunities to help children share their knowledge and understanding of the convention with other adults and children in school as well as their parents as sharing rights with their wider family at present is not an option …
Read More »What a busy Week
We have been very busy this week in Reception Class. We have been taking part in Anti -Bullying week where we have come to school in odd socks to show we are all different and that is fine. We also made a huge heart full of our hand prints to show together we can stop bullying. We have also taken …
Read More »Anti-Bullying Week 2020
This week was Anti-Bullying week. The theme this year was United Against Bullying. Please take a look on how we became united during the week. DISCLAIMER: No bubbles were burst in our pursuit to unite against bullying 🙂
Read More »Articles of the Week – Articles 2, 12 and 19
This week is anti-bullying week. A week used to raise awareness of bullying. When we are bullied, we are denied of our rights. Article 2 which is about discrimination and how we have this right regardless of our age, gender, religion, language, abilities, family background but often bullies recognise our differences and use this to be unkind to us. Article …
Read More »Mental Health Awareness – Article 24
Saturday 10th October was World Mental Health Day Use some time this week to focus on your own mental health and wellbeing. Wellbeing should be a priority for adults as well as children especially with the uncertainty of the world at the moment. This week’s activities are designed to promote discussion and reflection around what contributes to positive mental health and …
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