We were delighted to launch our Difference programme on Thursday 22nd October, beginning our journey of exploring how we can understand one another, celebrate our differences and build a caring community. Rooted in Christian values and Jesus' teaching to love our neighbours, the project encouraged children to grow in courage, hope and empathy through three peace making habits: Be Curious, Be Present and Re-imagine.

A big thank you to all the parents and family members who joined us for our art and craft session! It was lovely to get creative together, share the children’s learning and put these ideas into practice as a school community. We look forward to continuing with our Difference Project throughout the year, with one session each term.

Difference has six sessions for each key stage:

• 1 Introduction

  In complex and divided times, we can build habits that enable us to relate better to others and pursue a just and flourishing world for all.

• 2 Crossing Divides

  Sometimes our own assumptions or prejudice divide us from others – we can challenge these assumptions by being curious about the story we don’t know

• 3 Navigating Disagreement

  It is possible to have good relationships even when we disagree – instead of being afraid of disagreement and being cancelled, we can develop empathy for those we disagree with

• 4 Pursuing Justice

  Justice is an important part of peacemaking – we are invited to recognise that the world is not as it should be, and to join with others to pursue a just and flourishing world

• 5 Practising Forgiveness

  Forgiveness is complex but transformational. Having recognised a hurt, we can begin to see if a better relationship is possible in the future

• 6 Belonging Together

  We flourish when we recognise our interconnectedness and the unique value we each have.