Our Children Take Over the School Day!
Pound Pill - The Super Sustainable Squad (SSS Party):
Pupils take the lead for a day of creativity, sustainability and fun
There was a little bit of a role reversal at school as pupils were given the opportunity to help take charge of the school day, with a special programme of activities designed around creativity, sustainability and caring for our planet.
For our Key Stage 1 children, the day began with an introduction to what lay ahead before getting creative with an art competition. Armed with paper, pens and pencils, the children had the chance to use their imaginations and produce their own wonderful artwork.
After all that creativity, pupils enjoyed an extended morning break, giving them extra time to play with their friends before returning to the classroom for another hands-on challenge.
Next came junk modelling, where children were challenged to turn everyday unwanted materials into imaginative sculptures. As well as being great fun, the activity encouraged pupils to think creatively about how things we might normally throw away can be reused and given a completely new purpose.
The morning concluded with a class circle time focusing on sustainability and the charity being supported through the day. Children discussed why looking after our environment matters and worked together to come up with practical ideas for things their own class could do to become more sustainable.
After lunch, the environmental theme continued with activities inspired by Sir David Attenborough. Children took part in a class activity before watching an age-appropriate David Attenborough programme or clip, helping them to think further about the natural world and the importance of protecting our planet.
The day finished with a whole-school assembly, providing an opportunity to bring everyone back together after a busy day of learning, creativity and fun.
The special day gave pupils the chance to have their voices heard, enjoy a different kind of school day and, most importantly, think about the positive difference they can make to their environment.
Broadwood: The Animal Warriors take the reins
Following the hard-fought Year 5 Elections last academic year, the Animal Warriors Party stepped into the spotlight today, Tuesday 1 October, to run the school for the day.
The party, comprising Prime Minister, Theodore G, Deputy Prime Minister, Millie L, Treasurer, Georgia S, Logistics Officer, Margot J and Media Officer, Beau D, planned some fun activities for pupils around their manifesto which was focused on sustainability.
During the course of the day, children learnt about sustainability, taking part in an animal drawing competition, using recycled paper and learning materials, spending time outdoors, litter picking and collecting fallen fruit from the trees in the orchard.
The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minster, visited classes to see their manifesto in action, enlisting the help of their Assistant, Mr Breese, to ensure their commitments ran smoothly.
Children were encouraged to wear their own clothes to school in return for a 50p donation to the RSPCA which has raised over £200 for the charity so far.
Prime Minister, Theodore, commented: “Today’s going to be the BEST day”, while Deputy Prime Minister, Millie, added: “Save the plants and animals. Save the world!”
A huge well done to all of our children for embracing the day with such enthusiasm and imagination!
