PSHE
Catholic values and the teaching of what God says in the Bible underpin the PSHE curriculum. This is reflected in the bible verses that are attributed to the themes.
Relationships
Love your neighbour as yourself (Mark 12:31)
Living in the Wider World
Do your work and be happy as if you were serving God (Colossians 3:23)
Health and Wellbeing
I praise you God for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:14)
At Christ the King, we aspire for all children to lead happy, successful lives. We aim to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for young people to thrive as individuals and members of society. We use the TenTen resource Life to the Full Plus which fulfils all RHE and PSHE requirements and covers topics such as health, relationships, emotional wellbeing, life online, keeping safe, transitions, money and careers.
We also enrich PSHE learning with special events such as Anti-Bullying week, Road Safety Week, Children's Mental Health Week and Healthy Eating week.
TenTen Progression Of Skills EYFS
TenTen Progression Of Skills YR1/2
TenTen Progression Of Skills YR3/4
TenTen Progression Of Skills YR5/6
Ten Ten Key Stage One Vocabulary
PUPIL VOICE
"I really liked learning about feelings and how to stay safe with Rachel." (KS1)
"I loved odd socks day, it was really fun and we thought about how we are all different and special." (KS1)
"I liked learning a song about being brave for Anti-bullying week and performing it in the hall." (LKS2)
"The best thing we learned about was when we talked about our emotions and the best way to show them." (UKS2)
"My favourite lesson was when we talked about online safety and what things we should put online and what things should stay private." (UKS2)
"I liked learning about my mental health and how to stay safe." (LKS2)
PSHE Around Our School
SCARF
In October we were visited by Jess from SCARF who delivered mental wellbeing workshops to every class. The children learnt about bouncing back when they are struggling to learn a new skill, ways to cope with different feelings, gratitude, acceptance, aspirations and confidence building.
Black History Month
In October we marked Black History Month and celebrated the contributions of Black people to society. Each year group learnt about a different person. These included Lewis Hamilton, Marcus Rashford, Floella Benjamin, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Barrack Obama, Katherine Johnson and Stormzy.
Each group presented what they had learnt during assembly.
Hello Yellow Day
In celebration of Hello Yellow Day, organised by Young Minds and World Mental Health Day, the children came to school wearing yellow accessories. We spoke about how important our mental health is and how to spot signs that we or the people around us might need help.
Anti-Bullying Week
Anti -Bullying Week took place in November. This year’s theme was 'Choose Respect.' The School Council hosted an Anti-Bullying Week poster competition. See our talented Competition winners Millie, Georgia and Milo!
Odd Socks Day
During Anti-Bullying Week we all wore our best and craziest odd socks for Odd Sock Day to celebrate our differences and the fact that we are all unique. We also started the week with an assembly about bullying so as all children know what it is and what to do if they spot it happening or feel that it is happening to them.
World Kindness Day
We also celebrated World Kindness Day in November. Children who were 'caught being kind' were awarded certificates.
Road Safety Week
As part of Road Safety Week in November the theatre company Box Clever visited school to perform 'Getting There': a lively, fun, interactive play promoting safe independent travel to our Year Six children. The children enjoyed the show and learnt important messages.
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
Children's Mental Health Week took place in February. The theme this year was Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.
Year Six attended a session at Manchester Central Library with Becky Goddard Hill, author of the books 365 days of Kind, 365 days of Calm and 365 days of Happy. They were each gifted a book.
We also had 'Express Yourself' day where the children came in dressed in their favourite costume, colour or outfit in order to express themselves!
Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day took place in February. This years theme was 'Too Good to be True? Protecting yourself and others from scams online. Rachel from SCARF visited and delivered internet safety sessions to the children in Key Stage Two. The children took part in workshops about how to keep themselves safe whilst online and had some very in depth discussions about about what to share and what not to share.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day took place in March. The theme for International Women's Day this year was, 'Accelerate Action.' Each year group learnt about a different woman's achievements. These included Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart and Emmeline Pankhurst.
PEER MENTORING AT CTK!
In partnership with Manchester Healthy School's team Christ The King now have eight children who have been trained as Peer Mentors. Each Thursday lunchtime, the Year Five and Six Peer Mentors are available for children to come and speak to them about any issues or worries they might have. Mentors and Mentees complete a 'wellbeing check in' sheet together and come up with possible solutions to the problem. Sessions are supervised by a member of staff who is a Mental Health First Aider.
PUPIL VOICE
I like being a peer mentor as I can help people and make sure everyone's ok. (Y5 Mentor)
I like being being a peer mentor as it cheers people up when I speak to them. (Y5 Mentor)
I like being a peer mentor so I can help people if they have any problems. (Y6 Mentor)
I like being a peer mentor because people sometimes need someone to talk to and when they talk to someone it lifts a weight off their shoulder. (Y6 Mentor)
It was good. I had someone to talk to. I could get the words out of my chest. (Y5 Mentee)
It was good. I did like his ideas of helping me. He encouraged me to keep going and take my mind off the thing that was bothering me. (Y5 Mentee)
SCARF HEALTHY EATING WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS
Rachel from SCARF delivered a workshop on Healthy Eating for parents.
She offered tips on how to have happier and healthy mealtimes:
If you want to give your child a choice about their food, do it before you prepare the meal, but only give them a choice of two things. Once they've made their choice don't let them pester you into giving something else.
Serve small portions but have second helpings available.
Keep instructions like "eat up" to a minimum and remember to praise your child as soon as they follow your instructions.
When they do try something praise them.
Offer specific praise. For example, "Well done for eating your peas."
Try to reduce sugar levels. For example, no sugar on breakfast cereals.
Get the children involved in unpacking the shopping, putting food in the fridge.
Encourage your child to drink milk and water.
Drink other drinks through a straw so their teeth aren't exposed to them.
Useful Links:
https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
Culcheth Lane, Manchester, Lancashire M40 1LU
0161 681 2779
For telephone enquiries please ask for Mrs Potter.
contact@christtheking.manchester.sch.uk
At point of contact, enquires and queries will be dealt with by Mrs. Potter.
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SEN enquiries will be passed on to the school SENDCo Mrs Holroyd.