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British Value and Gospel Virtues
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Some of the ways that we promote this at Christ the King
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Democracy
Gospel Virtues: Discerning, Eloquent, Intentional, Prophetic
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- Elections for positions of responsibility in school.
- School Council
- Green Prefects
- The use of Circle Time / PATHS
- Class Debates dealing with different viewpoints
- Writing balanced arguments in Literacy
- Volunteering to help others in the local, Parish, wider and global community.
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The Rule of Law
Gospel Virtues: Truthful, Generous, Learned, Active.
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- School Behaviour Policy
- Classroom Rules
- Visits and talks from our police community support officer
- Internet Safety training
- Ethos / Gospel Virtues - helping children to distinguish between right and wrong.
- Use of Biblical Stories model to children people making the right choice, even in difficult situations.
- The teaching of PATHS
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Individual Liberty
Gospel Virtues: Wise, Curious, Faith- filled, Grateful.
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- Work on Vocations during Mission Week - we encourage children to recognise their talents and fulfil their potential.
- All children are treated equally, fairly and given the same opportunity to take part in activities and experiences as we are all children of God.
- Behaviour Policies and Procedures put emphasis on children being responsible for their own actions.
- Pupil Voice through school council / pupil interviews and an annual pupil survey allows children to express their own views about school and take action.
- Stereotypes are challenged throughout school.
- Freedom of speech is modelled through pupil participation in class discussions, dialogue with staff, pupil questionnaires and the knowledge that children can speak freely and openly to staff members.
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Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those with Different Faiths and Beliefs
Gospel Virtues: Loving, Hopeful, Compassionate, Attentive
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- Through Topic and Mission Week children explore different faiths and visit other places of worship. Throughout the year they also learn about other celebrations (ie. Diwali and Chinese New Year.)
- Children experience and learn about music from all over the world during Topic work.
- Children learn about the lives of people from other places in the world.
- The RE programme of study includes work on different faiths.
- Children in Key Stage 2 are learning to speak Spanish.
- Children have access to a range of books which explore other faiths and cultures.
- Work of Faith Ambassadors
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