Courageous advocacy
'Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.'
Proverbs 31:8-9
St Andrew's is committed to promoting the children's understanding of global issues and causes to enable our pupils to become responsible global citizens.
We are committed to promoting opportunites for our pupils to:
- explore similarities and differences between their lives and the lives of people in various communities around the world.
- identify some ways in which their lives are connected with the lives of people in places across the globe.
- explore 'questions' about suffering, inequality and justice.
- discuss concepts and issues of injustice and disadvantage, and exploitation of the natural world.
- encounter relevant voices and stories that aid understanding of poverty and injustice.
Throughout the school year, pupils have the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment and 'courageous advocacy' to global issues in a range of ways including leading worship, developing fund raising opportunities and promoting local and global issues within their community.
Christian Aid Global Neighbours
We are very proud to have gained the Bronze Award for the Global Neighbours initiative run by Christian Aid. To see our report please click on the link below'
Faith in action
Year 6 - A local community event for OAP's in St Andrew's Church Hall
Our Year 6 class recently put their faith into action by organising a wonderful community event for local OAPs in St Andrew’s Church Hall.
Inspired by our Christian value of community, the children wanted to bring people together to share friendship, laughter, and joy. They planned and hosted an afternoon filled with delicious cakes, tea and coffee, and plenty of conversation. Guests were treated to beautiful singing from the children, and everyone enjoyed spending time together playing board games and getting to know one another.
Year 5 Courageous Advocacy: Putting Compassion into Action
During the autumn term, our Year 5 class took part in a Courageous Advocacy project, inspired by our Christian value for the half-term, Compassion. Through thoughtful discussion and reflection, the children explored what compassion looks like in action and how they could make a real difference to others in need.
The class chose to support Room at the Inn, a local charity that provides vital services for people experiencing homelessness. As part of their project, the children designed eye-catching posters to raise awareness across the school and confidently spoke to others about the importance of helping those less fortunate. They asked for donations of specific items that would be most useful to the charity.
The response from our school community was incredible. Thanks to the enthusiasm and determination of Year 5, bags and bags of donated items were collected. These were delivered to Room at the Inn just before Christmas, helping to support some of the most vulnerable members of our community during the winter period.
We are incredibly proud of our Year 5 pupils for living out our school values so clearly. Their project showed true compassion, courage and advocacy, and demonstrated how even small actions, when done together, can make a powerful difference.
