We want to say thank you to everyone for helping us become part of this global movement. We have been so inspired by the children's stories, conversations, and all of the incredible activites that took place to celebrate neurodiversity! Together, we are transforming how neurodivergent individuals are perceived, while recognising their many talents and strengths, and the importance of neuro-inclusive cultures.  We want to share some of the children's fabulous art work and poetry (see below). Read the reverse poems from the bottom up for some inspirational messages.  It is wonderful to hear from the children how they see and understand that a neurodiversity goes not have to be a disability; that they know and understand the super powers behind the diversities and that they know how they can best help themselves and others achieve all that they can. 

The icing on the cake for us is when some of our Year Six children came around to give us presentations about themselves. They were wonderfully confident and fielded lots of questions which helped us all get a better understanding of our differences when it comes to learning styles and socialising.  Here's what some of our staff said about the presentations from the children. 

Mrs Salcedo said: "Sarah and Chloe came to talk to Pankhurst about autism. The class was captivated by the presentation and had so many questions which the girls answered clearly. Some of the children said they related to some areas of neurodiversity and would like to know more about it. It was a great introduction to the topic and a wonderful way to celebrate our differences in a way the children could really connect to. Well done to the girls!"

Mrs Chahil: "The children in Mandela class really enjoyed having the talks last week and loved watching all the videos about neurodiversity. When speaking about dyslexia I asked all the pupils to write down one word to describe the children they had heard from. These were some of the words they came up with: brave, courageous, respectful, intelligent, thoughtful, hard working and

reslient."

Miss Rainey: "In Thunberg class we were very lucky to be treated to two wonderful presentations on dyslexia and autism by Amelia P, Amelia M, Sarah and Chloe. The girls had prepared their talks meticulously and gave us lots of useful insights into how they learn and interact with their peers. They spoke confidently and enthusiastically and the children in Thunberg said it helped them understand that we all learn in different ways."