At the beginning of each school year, our pupils consider carefully which Pupil Voice Ambassador role they would like to apply for. Once awarded their position, they carry out their responsibilities with diligence and pride, attending their weekly meetings and relaying information and activities back to their class. The ambassador duties involve our pupils taking an active role in the organising of the many activities carried out throughout the year at Parkhill Junior School. Our Pupil Voice Fair was a wonderful opportunity for our parents and carers to discover the skills our pupil voice ambassadors gain whilst carrying out their roles.
The children were excited to display the range of the activities they carry out – discussing and explaining the purpose of their pupil voice group. They provided examples of how their hard work has a positive impact for Parkhill Junior pupils and our school community.
Parkhill Junior School participated in National Anti-Bullying Week during the week 11th to 15th November. The theme this year, being Choose Respect, which we combined with the current theme of kindness. During the week, our pupils participated in activities to develop understanding and how to recognise, avoid and respond to issues around bullying. The children received wristbands to represent their alliance and support in combating bullying. Kimoyo of Class 6I, commented that it helped remind him “about the importance of choosing respect”. Through role-play and working collaboratively, the children learned different ways that they can show respect to others, even when they disagree with them . Marwah – Class 5P said the live the lesson activity helped her “consider how to find respectful solutions to different problems”. The variety of activities included, The British Sign Language ambassadors teaching ‘signs’ related to ‘respect’ to their classes and carrying out First Aid Training, which developed the HPL skills of empathy of showing concern for society. A valuable and enjoyable week of learning for Parkhill Junior School.
