This week’s thought of the week centres around one of our character awards, compassion.
Tag: Thoughts
Thought of the week
This week’s thought is about character. Today’s assembly centred around the QPA Character Award, detailing not only the importance of having a strong character but also the practicality of how the scheme works at school. The children were also introduced to Bethany Hamilton, an inspiring surfer who has continued to excel in the sport despite losing an arm in a shark attack when aged 13.
Thought of the week
This week Mrs Williams led an assembly about Amelia Earhart. Our thought for this week is a quotation from her.
Assembly
Today’s assembly theme was ‘Caring for the oceans’, with a particular focus on the increasing levels of plastic within the world’s water. Whilst an important message for everyone, the theme was of particular relevance for Year 4 (who studied ‘Blue abyss’ during the first half of the term) and for Year 6 (who have studied coastal features and will be visiting Hengistbury Head tomorrow).
Curiosity
Today’s assembly was about curiosity – one of our character traits. Mrs Williams shared how Captain James Cook showed curiosity when setting sail around the world, as well as discussing our thought of the week:
Thought of the week
This week’s thought is all about compassion, one of the character traits that we look for within our Character Award Program. In assembly today we learned how one shopkeeper from India had set up a school under a bridge, using his own money to buy materials for learning. Amazing compassion for those in need. We also realised that we cannot be compassionate without paying attention to others, trying to understand their situations, thoughts and feelings.
Thought of the week
This week’s thought of the week comes from a key historical figure who was the theme of today’s assembly.
