First class
Moral and Spiritual
- Golden rules of the school and classroom
- Meditation, yoga
- Kindness
- Helpfulness
- Consideration
- Thinking time
- Self reflection on feelings and experiences
- Circle Time
- Collaborative group work
- Co-operation
- Reflection on difference
Equality and Justice
- Democracy in the classroom – activism, fair decisions
- Conflict Resolution
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Exploring human rights
- Fair-trade fortnight
- Human Rights Day
- Friendship Day
- Exploring equality through positive action
- Development Education Project
Belief Systems
Buddhism
- Nirvana Day
- Wesak
Humanism
- Exploring Beliefs
Sikhism
- Vaisakhi
- Guru Nanak Birthday
Learning about these different value and belief systems through story, pictures, photos, ICT. Examining symbols, philosophies, key figures, ceremonies, places of worship.
Ethics and the Environment
- Green Schools Participation
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- Taking care of learning environment
- Responsibility and stewardship of environment
- Waste Management
- Anti Litter activities
- Participation in School Garden activities
- Global warming
- Involvement in local community by helping at beach clean up
- Local habitats
- biodiversity