"No one is born a good citizen or a good democrat or a good leader; it takes time and education."
Kofi Annan
PSHE
Across the Federation, we are proud of our Internet Safety Charter. This helps the children understand why and how we keep ourselves safe online. We also regularly hold assemblies on Internet Safety to both the Infant and Junior School children.
Here at Hamworthy Primary School, we take pride every year in raising the awareness of antibullying. With 2023's theme being "Make a noise about bullying", we thought it was important that our children understand what bullying really means. This way, they know when and how to speak out and "make a noise" if they see it happening.
In our "Kindness Week" this year, lessons were delivered through informative assemblies and in classrooms across each year group. Each year group looked at a specific area of this subject from:
Reception: Kind hands and kind play.
Year 1: What is bullying? What does kind behaviour look like?
Year 2: Types of bullying (Mean, rude or bullying).
Year 3: Similarities and differences of face to face and online bullying.
Year 4: Bullying vs banter (online dares).
Year 5: Discrimination and conflict resolution.
Year 6: Peer pressure and why does bullying happen?
This was to ensure a progression in our understanding of this important subject.
As ever, our children never failed to amaze us with their enthusiasm, sensible attitude and knowledge.
As always, our "Kindness trees" stood proudly in our entrance halls where children shared their ideas of what their acts of kindness look like.
Below are some recommended reading on Mental Health and Wellbeing
PSHRE Curriculum Intent:
At Hamworthy Primary Schools, we teach Relationships and Health Education (RHE) as a whole-school approach to underpin children’s personal, social & emotional development. Research shows that where children have strong self-belief, positive self-esteem and enabling relationships they are best placed to be successful learners and have the fundamental building blocks to have healthy relationships with other children and adults. We aim to provide our children with a rich curriculum that will equip them to be more informed, confident and skilled so that they can take an active and responsible part in society and enhance their learning, motivation and achievement.
NSPCC PANTS
At Hamworthy Primary Schools, we participate in the Talk PANTS NSPCC programme.
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried. We know that a simple conversation can make a BIG difference, and that's what Talk PANTS is all about.
The Pantosaurus Song! | #TalkPANTS | NSPCC
Meet Pantosaurus! He's a friendly dinosaur who has an important song to sing for you, which conveys an important message. #TalkPANTS is a campaign created by the NSPCC that gives parents, carers and teachers the support they need to explain the Underwear Rule to young children aged 4-8 in a simple and age-appropriate way.
PSHRE in Action:
In the Autumn Term 2023, Year 5 enjoyed a day with Paul Stevens, who came to talk to the children about respectful relationships and anti-bullying, to tie in with our Kindness Week. Paul ensures children have a really active participation level when he is with us and his work is always thought provoking and impactful for everyone.
