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Our Year Of Values

Throughout this year, our Values assemblies have given children the opportunity to explore each of our six school values through the lives of inspirational people from around the world. These assemblies have encouraged children to reflect on how our values can be lived out in everyday life, both in school and beyond.

We began the year with Unity, learning about Emma Watson and how she has used her voice to promote equality and work alongside others to make a positive difference. We also learnt about Nina Simone, whose music and activism encouraged people to appreciate others regardless of their differences and promoted acceptance, peace and equality. Together, these inspirational figures helped children understand how unity is strengthened when we value and include everyone.

We explored Trust through the lives of Queen Elizabeth I and heart surgeon Devi Shetty. Children learnt how Queen Elizabeth I earned the trust of her people through strong leadership, honesty and reliability, helping to ensure a long and successful reign. They also discovered how patients place great trust in surgeons like Devi Shetty, whose compassion and dedication to improving healthcare have transformed the lives of so many people. These assemblies encouraged children to think about how they can build trust by being honest, dependable and keeping their promises.

Our learning about Courage was inspired by Sky Brown and Frida Kahlo. Children learnt how Sky's determination to pursue her dream of becoming an Olympic skateboarder saw her overcome serious injuries with resilience and tenacity, teaching us the importance of never giving up. They also discovered how Frida Kahlo courageously channelled the pain and challenges she experienced throughout her life into her vibrant artwork, inspiring others through her resilience, independence and strength of character.

During our focus on Curiosity, children discovered how Tim Peake's determination and love of exploration took him into space, while Roald Dahl's imagination and curiosity about the world inspired stories that continue to delight readers of all ages. These assemblies encouraged children to embrace new experiences, ask questions and follow their interests.

Our value of Respect was explored through the lives of Pelé and Maya Angelou. Children learnt how Pelé demonstrated respect through his sportsmanship and humility, while Maya Angelou showed respect for others by using her words to promote equality, dignity and justice. Finally, we focused on Kindness, learning about Desmond Tutu's commitment to equality and standing up for what is right, and Beatrix Potter's lifelong love of nature and determination to protect the beautiful countryside for future generations.

Throughout the year, each assembly was linked to weekly citizenship themes, helping children recognise how our school values can be demonstrated through their actions every day.

We are incredibly proud of the way our children have embraced these values throughout the year. They have shown kindness, curiosity, courage, respect, trust and unity in countless ways, making our school a caring, inclusive and inspiring place to learn.