Queen's Park CE/URC Courageous Advocacy
At Queen’s Park, we want to make a difference and be agents of change. We refer to ourselves as Courageous Contributors. Making courageous contributions to society gives us the opportunity to deepen our spirituality. We define spirituality as understanding and connecting with ourselves, others, the world and God.
Contributing allows us to see ourselves as agents of change who can make a positive impact on others and the world. We are change-makers in God’s name and take inspiration from the heroes of the Bible.
We would like to introduce you to Sharon and Hopeman. These children attend our partner school in Tanzania. We sponsor these two children every year and have been part of their journey since they started school. We receive half-termly reports to let us know how they are getting on. We also get to speak to them directly through Zoom and hear all about their school, their culture and way of life. We work really closely with the local charity ACE. Sue and Ron let us know what the school needs and we raise funds to help. We have provided breakfast, shoes and essential funds to help with maintaining the school.
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This year, each cohort has planned a Passion Project that they will implement throughout the year and assess for impact over time. We are really excited about our upcoming projects and about working alongside members of the community to make a positive difference.
Our Passion Projects
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Year Group
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Passion Project
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Overview
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Desired Outcome
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EYFS
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Bee Kind, Bee Helpful
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Children will explore the natural world by learning about bees and their importance within the environment. Through creating and caring for a bee-friendly garden, children will develop kindness, responsibility and respect for living things.
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Children understand that even small actions can make a positive difference and feel proud of contributing to a caring outdoor space for others and wildlife.
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Year 1
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Wildlife Project – Connecting with the World Around Us
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Children will enhance the school environment to encourage local wildlife through planting, creating habitats and caring for outdoor spaces. They will develop an understanding of biodiversity and their role as caretakers of the natural world.
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Children become responsible stewards of the environment and recognise the importance of protecting and caring for living things.
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Year 2
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Please Pick Up Your Dog Poo!
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Children will identify a local issue affecting their community and use their voices to encourage positive change. Through creating persuasive posters and sharing their message, children will develop confidence as active citizens.
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Children understand that they can influence change within their local area and take pride in making their community cleaner and safer for everyone.
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Year 3
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Building Bridges Across Generations
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Children will begin a new partnership with a local residential home, developing meaningful relationships with older members of the community through shared activities and conversations.
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Children develop empathy, confidence and respect while recognising the value of relationships across generations and the importance of kindness and connection.
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Year 4
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Building Bridges Across Generations – Continuing Connections
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Building on the relationships established in Year 3, children will continue to strengthen links with the residential home by planning and leading activities.
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Children demonstrate commitment, compassion and responsibility by sustaining meaningful community relationships and recognising the impact they can have on others.
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Year 5
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Voices of Our Community: Celebrating Diversity, Belonging and British Values
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Children will explore diversity, different cultures, faiths and lived experiences within their community. Through working with community partners and sharing learning, they will celebrate differences and promote inclusion.
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Children develop empathy, challenge stereotypes, understand British Values and become respectful citizens who help create a welcoming and inclusive community.
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Year 6
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Children will work together to create a calm, welcoming outdoor space that promotes wellbeing, reading and positive social interaction. Children create a shared space that supports wellbeing across the school community and recognise the importance of caring for environments that benefit others. Designing and maintaining the garden, pupils will develop ownership and leadership skills.
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Children create a shared space that supports wellbeing across the school community and recognise the importance of caring for environments that benefit each other
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