What is Courageous Advocacy?

Through our projects to raise money and recycle useful items, we are reflecting on the vision of no one left behind, we support people for different reasons and want to help everyone in the St Bart's family and beyond. Our children are encouraged to think of others and ways they can support in school and the wider community.

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

Fundraiser

Well done to one of our Year 6 boys for his incredible fundraising effort in support of the Little Princess Trust.

He generously donated an amazing 40 inches of hair, divided into two 20-inch ponytails, which is particularly remarkable given that the average hair donation is usually around 10 inches.

As well as making such a thoughtful donation, he has also raised £200 for the charity, helping to support children and young people who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment or other conditions.

We are incredibly proud of his kindness, generosity and commitment to helping others. What a fantastic achievement and an inspiring example of our school values in action. 

Macmillan Coffee Morning

One of the children had suggested we hold a coffee morning which we thought was a great idea as many of our school family are affected by cancer and so many all across the country and wider world.

Thank you to the parents who attended our coffee morning and all the staff who supported us by eating cake!  Some of the children helped by delivering the cake to staff around school.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated and will help support the important work of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Macmillan Coffee Morning - Pupil Help

 

Thank you to some of our year 6 children who asked if they could help, they delivered cakes to staff and helped collect the money.

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.

The Swap Shop - How it Started!

One day 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 reflecting our vision.

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 Pupil Parliament and he said Ibrahim should discuss it with his class reps and they would take the idea to Pupil Parliament.

Ibrahim did discuss this and two years later the Pupil Parliament still hold regular swap shops. Children and staff donate items they no longer need and use and children have a chance to swap or take things they may need.