PUPILS marked Anti-Bullying Week with the launch of a pupil-led podcast series, shining a light on the simple actions that help children use their power for good.
Across six episodes, St Alphege Church of England School, explore what Power for Good means to them and are looking at how kindness shows up in everyday school life.
The podcast’s producers – children from across the school – speak to fellow pupils about moments of courage, reflect on the role of the community and share stories of young changemakers from around the world.
The podcast mixes pupil interviews, teacher reflections, poetry and real experiences gathered from across the school.
Each episode links to Power for Good challenge such as sharing kind words with three people, standing up for peers who may left out by inviting them to join in or telling an adult, talking or playing with someone new, expressing gratitude to those who had helped them, and concludes by encouraging the children to celebrate what made them unique.
The podcast forms part of a wider programme across both schools as part of their anti-bullying work.
During the week, which ran from November 10 to 14, pupils wore odd socks to start the week and spark conversations about difference, assemblies were led by the Mental Health in Schools Team to help pupils understand how to support one another and seek help when needed.
Sam Smith, headteacher at St Alphege Schools, said: “The Power for Good podcast gives our pupils the chance to lead the conversation. They know what kindness looks like in everyday moments, and they wanted to encourage one another to act.
“Anti-Bullying Week was an important moment in the year, and we were proud to see pupils continue to share the importance of love and kindness.”
