What is Courageous Advocacy?
Courageous Advocacy is:
- ‘An interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues and ability to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues’ - (Moral development aspect of personal development)
- ‘A willingness to participate in a variety of communities and social settings, including by volunteering, cooperating well with others and being able to resolve conflicts effectively’ - (Social development within personal development)
- Is ‘developing pupils’ character, which we define as a set of positive personal traits, dispositions and virtues that informs their motivation and guides their conduct so that they reflect wisely, learn eagerly, behave with integrity and cooperate consistently well with others.’ - (Personal development)
Examples of Courageous Advocacy at St Bart's
Children in Need 2024
Izaan came to school with some Children in Need headbands he had bought and asked if he could sell them to staff and give any money to Children in Need.
Many staff paid more than the retail price as he was so persuasive and it was for a good cause.
Well done Izaan and thank you, what a thoughtful idea.
Here he is with Miss Stead and Mr Waters, two of his customers.
What a Great Idea!
Ibrahim asked if he could bring in his old school bag as he had a new one. He thought it may be nice to donate to someone who may not have a school bag who needs one.
What a generous, thoughtful gesture.
This got him thinking about what other people may have that they do not need that others might be able to make use of.
He spoke to Mr Horsey, teacher in charge of our Pupil Parliament and he said Ibrahim should discuss it with his class reps and they would take the idea to Pupil Parliament.
Thank you Ibrahim.