Assemblies

Monday - International Day of Democracy

This week's Monday assembly focused on the concept of democracy and why it is important in Britain and countries around the world. After reflecting on the recent elections in the United Kingdom and the pending USA election, we shared the story 'If I were President' - written by Trygve Skaug. It gives a young boy's perspective on several things the grown-ups running the country could do differently. His recommendations are both playful and profound.

How much happier would we be if all the adults went to nursery once a month to remind themselves how to play? How much safer would we be if Christmas lights were left up all year round to light everyone’s way home?

It certainly got us thinking about what we would do if we became leaders in the future, and the changes we would make to benefit others in our; school, local area and maybe even the whole country! We look forward to putting this knowledge of democracy into practice when we elect our school council in a few weeks time.

Wednesday - Music Assembly - Focus on the Harp

On Wednesday, we learned that the Harp has 47 strings! Each string sounds a different note (they come in different colours to help you tell one from another) and you play them by plucking the strings with your fingertips and thumb.

Visit BBC Bitesize here to learn more about the instruments in the orchestra.