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We inspire our children to learn about the world around them. From climate change to issues of diversity and equality, our pupils and staff are leading the way in creating a better world.
Lizzy raised a total of £357.50
Fairtrade Fortnight Year 3 celebrated Fairtrade Fortnight by delving into the world of sustainability and supporting Fairtrade farmers. The children learnt about the impact of deforestation, and wrote a persuasive letter to David Attenborough to inform him of the current situation and shock him with terrifying statistics!
Brood of Ducklings Year 2 cared for a brood of ducklings in the Easter term for the second year in a row. The children watched the eggs hatch and nurtured the ducklings. The eggs were sourced from respectable small-scale poultry breeders and conservationists who support children’s education. The ducklings were delivered as eggs about to hatch with an incubator, brooder and pen. Pupils were learning about conservation and habitats, so this was a great way to put their learning into action.
Lizzy’s Fundraising Campaign In the summer term Lizzy (J4) sold squishy, slap bands and touchable bubbles with an aim to raise money for orphaned orangutans who are being taught the skills to go back into the wild. Lizzy raised a total of £357.50 after selling items to J1, J2, J3 and J4 across several weeks, ably assisted by Imi and Emma.
Diversity and Equality We marked Schools Diversity Week this year with a rainbow-themed non-uniform day to coincide with LGBT+ History Month. Pupils of all ages engaged in activities throughout the week celebrating difference and diversity, from poster competitions inspired by inspirational members of the LGBTQ+ community to focused PSHE lessons and pupilled assemblies on issues of diversity and equality.
School Nurse Speaks Out Jessie Emms, School Nurse at St Peter’s School, spoke at this year’s UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) in March, with a team of young leaders from the charity The Girls’ Brigade International. Jessie, aged 24, joined The Girls’ Brigade when she was just five years old and is now a leader for the charity and an Under 30s representative for The Girls’ Brigade England and Wales.
Jessie and her team delivered an interactive session called ‘She Speaks – Young Women on Faith, Social Justice and Transformational Acts’. Using spoken word, drama and film, the team demonstrated how they are seeking to eradicate mental health stigma, improve girls’ access to education, and end violence against women and gender specific persecution. Eco Schools Our Eco Clubs across the school have been busy this year, helping us to create a sustainable future for St Peter’s.
Pupils at St Peter’s 8-13 and St Peter’s 13-18 created bird boxes in Design and Technology to help our feathered friends during the winter months, part of the Eco Club’s plan to develop part of the school’s grounds as a haven for wildlife.
In spring, J2 pupils also put up bean poles and planted courgettes in the sturdy vegetable planters built by our gardeners. They even made a little orchard with a variety of fruit bushes.
Thanks to the hard work of the Eco Council and Eco Club, St Peter’s 13-18 has also received its Eco-Schools Silver Award in recognition of the steps we have taken towards a more sustainable lifestyle. We have now completed 80% of the work needed for our first Eco-Schools Green Flag!
The pupils continue to focus on reducing the use of single use plastics and collecting hard to recycle items through the Terracycle scheme. To demonstrate their commitment to the environment, Fifth Form pupils joined the Waves of Waste project run by Yorkshire Wildlife by taking part in a beach clean in Scarborough in June.
