Pupil Parliament – St Blaise Primary School

Pupil Parliaments

10th January 2020	Should we help the homeless? Yes – it is not their fault Yes – one day we might be in their position Yes – because they need our help Yes – everyone should feel safe Sometimes we need to be careful because it could be a scam Yes because we are all human Yes because we should be kind Yes, yes, yes Yes – we should help if we can Yes – because they don’t deserve to be homeless Yes because we could make a change Yes – homeless people might starve to death if we don’t Yes – we might save their life Yes – we should try and make a difference Yes because we wouldn’t like to be homeless	How can we help the homeless? Give people food, money and a hot drink Give them sleeping bags Give money to homeless charities Smile and say hello Let people come into school and not pay any money Ask them if they are hungry and give them food if they are See if they have got a place to sleep Make it better for them Make sure that they know where to get help Respect them Give clothes Buy buildings Use old buildings Give them vouchers Give them books Give them blankets
8th November 2019	What is bullying? What might it look like? When you hurt someone’s feelings and you do it over and over again Doing it every day – doing little things on purpose Telling people they look stupid Pushing people over Making fun of the way you look Constantly saying and doing things on purpose Hitting, pushing Violence, words, judgements- more than once When someone hurts you or is mean to you on purpose Bullying will worry you inside Hurting feelings over and over again Being unkind all of the time Talking behind your back Purposeful hurting Pushing, kicking, hurting and making fun of people Being hurtful Breaking your things People hurting your feelings over a long time Swearing or using ride words Bullying is horrible	How Should we act? Tell a teacher Tell the most trustworthy adults Walk away Tell them to stop doing it Don’t try and fight, tell someone you trust Tell family – Mum, Dad, Gramp, Aunt, Uncle Stand up for others Don’t react to people who say bad things to you Show them that they are not bothering you, then tell your teacher Tell Rocky, Kai, Cullen or Jakson – they will help Try and help them in case there is something wrong Ignore them then tell your Mum and Dad Ask them if they are doing it for a reason – ask if you can help them Say stop Tell a play leader Tell them that they are hurting your feelings Don’t act back walk away We should not retaliate Tell someone quietly
16th October 2019	Why is it important to work in family/house teams? I like being with my family We learn about each other So we can talk to different people So we can discuss together We can help more people You make new friends It is important to work with your group so that you learn to work with different people So little ones know what to do and get help. So we can keep active and have friendly competitions We can be healthy and strong as a team We are like a family – it makes me feel like I have sisters and brothers Different groups can get together Older ones can help Good to show kindness Some of us don’t like being mixed at lunchtimes and would like to sit together	What type of events would you like to do as a house team? Go on trips Build together Baking and cooking Play house team games on a Monday together House team activity days – street art, poem writing, lego building Come to school in house team colours Football match Competitions to get house points around the school Scavenger hunts Gardening Drama Lessons together Movie making Go to the park together Running races Swim together Fundraising competition to see who can raise the most money
9th October 2019	Families What are the good and wonderful things we should thank God for within our families? We are all alive and together We have food and money, not always lots but we have more than many people We have a bed to sleep in and a roof over our heads That my Mum and Dad are together and love each other That we have pets to love That we have people who love us and care for us That we have love and support in our lives That I have brothers and sisters who help me when I am sad That I have a family who love me and keep me safe That I have my own bedroom That I have a family who help me and support me and make me who I am. That I have clothes and warmth and lovely food That I have the best family in the world That I have a family who love me We look after each other and make each other happy That are families take us to school and clubs My Mum is wonderful That we have people who are always there for us no matter what Cuddles and kisses to show us we are loved	What are the tricky and sometimes difficult things we should ask God’s help for within our families? Getting along with each other Not being altogether as a family anymore When my parents argue as it upsets me Being looked after by my older brother as he bosses me about When Mum asks you do to things like tidy your room that you don’t want to do Arguing with my siblings Being the oldest sibling as you’re expected to always set an examples and be well behaved and I don’t always want to Having to share a room when they don’t stop talking and let me sleep Having to share a room and they keep taking my stuff That my siblings wind me up That my baby sister screams alot and wakes me up early That my baby brother cries all the time and gets all the attention That my brother is always telling tales on me My Mum gets cross and upset when I argue with my siblings all the time Trying not to get shouted at
25th September 2019	Families What is a family? A group of people who love and help each other People you love and who love you People who love and care for you A family is a group of people who love and care for each other and help each other when they need it All of your relatives and friends My carers and friends A group of people who can be related but don’t have to be They are related and care and love each other People who are kind to each other These are the people who I care about Family are your friends as well as caring for you It is my Mum and Dad A family is a big circle of love and hugs People who you care about People who will help you in bad situations People who always love you even if they are not all together	How do we show respect within our families? Helping Mum carry the shopping bags Looking after each other and showing that we care Share without arguing with our brothers and sisters because that would make Mum happy Have manners, remember to say thank you for everything they do for us Give a hug and say I love you Show understanding and help each other Show love to one another Be kind and help each other Listen to each other If someone is sad give them a cuddle and help them Listen to what we are being asked to do and then actually do it! Help lay and clear the table Playing with our siblings Don’t argue all the time
March 2019	Creation What do you Love most about God’s creation? Bird watching – particularly sparrows My Garden Grass Myself Toys Santa Horses Dogs and cats Trains Food The earth – humans wouldn’t exist Football and basketball My bed Sleeping and relaxing Crocodiles Animals Cheetahs Tropical lakes and palm trees The sun – it lights up our world Trees – they keep me alive School Flowers because they are pretty Dancing Butterflies Stars, moon and planets Friends and family Teachers My Mum France Going skiing The beach Archaeology Lego Monster trucks Mum and Dad People Empty places Phoenix High places Puppies	What can we do at School to look after God’s creation? Keep the playground clean and tidy One child in each class to turn the lights off Look after equipment – put lids on glue Have a cleaning day – Inside and outside Eco badge Put more signs up Recycling days Plant flowers, Plant herbs Fix the Science garden Help the bees – good plants and bee hives Do more gardening Bug houses Don’t waste food Pick up rubbish Have a pet Stop over sharpening pencils Look after white boards and pens and pencils Less cars Gardening club – Plant seeds Walk Be more outdoors Take off extra plastic Bike to school Tidy up after ourselves Water plants in school
February 2019	How can we be more involved in our local community? Dance classes Do things with the football club Brownies, Rainbows and guides – some children go to other local groups Gym/ trampoline club Sculptures and art projects in the community Community talent show Care for people Invite more people into school Have more shops Play netball Go to the bowling (bowls club) Have bingo Help our church more Invite people to eat at school – have lunch with friends in the community Rugby – tag or contact using the back field Open morning to raise money and awareness Make the school bigger Welcome new people to the community Have a school football team More sports club Community clean up – parks and hedges Make posters Have lessons in the community Install more things in the parks Give new people gifts Martial arts club Swimming pool Do more plays Picnic for everyone Do more fundraising for charity	How could we be more involved in our church? History of the church – finding out about the life of the church (make a book about it) Learn more about St Blaise Older ones showing Oak round Help the elderly to sing Read stories about Jesus Explore the church and the graveyard Pet service – blessing More assemblies Fund raise Do more activities at church – go more Do workshops there Pray there Do drama and play acting – more stories at church Choir to sing at church Cook food for them Share meals together Remembering Give food to the poor Make cakes to raise money for them Move the church by school so we could go more Have church at school Friday church More seats Make an area so we have our own church in school