Courageous Advocacy
“Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless” Proverbs 31:8
What is a courageous advocate?
A courageous advocate is someone who champions a cause which is special and meaningful to them.
Courageous Advocacy at St Chad's
St Chad’s Christian vision inspires the whole school community to engage in social action and to be courageous advocates for change in the local, national and global community.
To have a secure understanding of what courageous advocacy was, we thought it was important for all the children to look at courageous advocates across the globe, both past and present, that have faced injustice and overcome barriers in order to help others for the greater good. The children also meet various courageous advocates through the curriculum.
| Year 1 |
Queen Elizabeth II Saint Francis linked to our commitment to care for the environment Caring for Animals linked to the work of Chester Zoo Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole |
| Year 2 |
Mother Teresa Making promises and pledges for our place in the world Walter Tull Grace Darling |
| Year 3 |
St Bernadette and supporting those who are ill Ghandi and exploring being peacemakers Bird watch award |
| Year 4 |
Jane Goodall and the rainforests John Muir Award Archbishop's Leadership Award Christian Aid and Tzedek Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Maximilian Kolbe |
| Year 5 |
Mustard Seed Project in Syria Martin Luther King Oxfam and Islamic Relief Sustainability and caring for planet Earth
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| Year 6 |
David Attenborough Anne Frank and Oscar Schindler Jacques Cousteau The Langar and the Sikh Temple Rosa Parks John Sentamu |
'Courageous advocacy’, which we instil in our pupils, enables our school community to develop a greater awareness of the challenges others face in life and how they, as individuals, can support causes and make a difference in our school community, local community and further afield. As outlined in our school vision, we recognise the limitless potential of every member of our school and nurture their unique talents so that all can have a future with hope, as well as giving hope to others.
We take time to reflect upon and appreciate how fortunate we are to be part of such a nurturing school environment, surrounded by supportive peers and staff, which allows us to live life in all its fullness and flourish as individuals.
Supporting a wide number of charities, locally, nationally and globally, is an integral part of life at St Chad's C of E Primary School.
In recent years we have carried out a range of different fund raising to support many good causes, some of which include:
- Children in Need
- Save the Children
- Anti-Bullying Alliance
- Royal British Legion
- St Luke's hospice
- Foodbank
- Comic Relief
- Send my Friend to School
Each of our Houses select a cause to support as part of the Lent Challenge.
‘Love Your Neighbour As Yourself’ Mark 12: 29-31
‘I came to give life, Life in its fullness.’ John 10.10