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TRLP's Third Public Speaking Debate  Posted on: 26/06/2023

TRLP's Third Public Speaking Debate 

The Redstart Learning Partnership’s Third Public Speaking Debate  'Does this generation have enough good role models?”                             For the third and final time this academic year, 30 pupils from all 10 of The Redstart Learning Partnership school’s came together to debate a very important issue for our young people: “Does this generation have enough good role models”.   Taking turns each of the teams from the 10 schools presented their arguments introducing the topic, providing evidence and summarising their conclusions.  A common theme running through the debates recognised that role models are not always celebrities, pop stars, politicians or sports people but everyday people such as family members, NHS workers, friends, teachers and so on; one team member concluded that their grandmother was their role model.   The teams presented strong arguments recognising that role models demonstrate hard work, kindness, good values and determination amongst a number of other strong traits. To support their presentations schools used flashcards, quotes and props.  The teams were also keen to point out that not all role models have a positive influence, there are a number of bad role models out there that use their influence in a negative way, so they advised us to make the right choices and surround ourselves with positive role models.  After all 10 schools had presented to judges adjourned to make the very difficult decision in deciding who would be the winning team, it was announced that Castle Primary School, from Stoke-sub-Hamdon took the honour after their strong presentation.   The winning team will be presented with certificates and a book token each for their fantastic presentation.  The debate was very kindly hosted by WPA in Taunton in their auditorium.  A spokesperson for The Redstart Learning Partnership said: “We are delighted to be here for this third and final debate regarding role models.  Our pupils are influenced on a daily basis by role models, be it in their homes, community on the television, on social media etc. so it is crucial they understand what makes a good role model and what makes a not so good role model”.   “We’d like to extend our appreciation to WPA for the use of their auditorium, for providing a tour of their offices, which gave the pupils an opportunity to see what it is like to work in an office environment and also for their kind hospitality in offering half time refreshments and delicious cookies”.  Chris Seaton, Interim CEO for The Redstart Learning Partnership and public speaking judge for the debate said “It was an absolute pleasure to be part of the judging panel today.  The teams presented some very strong arguments and it was good to see some common themes within the presentations, especially hearing about the role models that the young people aspire to and the role models that they have recognised to avoid.  It has been really inspiring to listen to the pupils and how they feel they can make a difference.  Making the final decision on the winners was extremely hard, the presentations were all very good and the pupils should be really proud of themselves.  I’d like to extend my congratulations to the winning team from Castle and to WPA for their kind hospitality”.  Pupils from Minerva Primary School were keen to add “A role model is like the light at the end of the tunnel; they are there when you need it and to help you find your way when you get lost.  We think the debate is a really good thing to do, it not only teaches us about role models but helps us understand them and what they should be doing.”  Categories: 1 CategorySchool News
The Redstart Learning Partnership’s Artist Workshop for young artists Posted on: 1/06/2023

The Redstart Learning Partnership’s Artist Workshop for young artists

The Redstart Learning Partnership’s Artist Workshop for young artists   The Redstart Learning Partnership’s Artist Workshop for young artists Just before the half term break, 21 children from across The Redstart Learning Partnership came together at Castle Primary School in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, to take part in an artist workshop.  The day was hosted by a local talented professional artist Heather Ford and Ethne Staniland (Trust Curriculum Lead for Art).  There were a number of children invited along from a range of age groups including children from reception to year 6. The 21 winners were selected from 1600+ entries received from across the 10 Trust schools of the Redstart Learning Partnership's young artist competition 2023. A competition where children were asked to depict their answer to the question 'What does diversity mean to you?'  During the day the children worked together to produce a fantastic collaborative piece of artwork building on their painting with pattern. The children also followed Heather's instructions step by step to draw eyes in great detail and some of the older children completed portraits too. The day was jam packed and fantastically creative.  The children returned to their schools buzzing about what they had learned and the trust is immensely proud of the budding artists at The Redstart Learning Partnership!  Heather Ford said: 'I absolutely loved working with all of the winners of the Redstart Learning Partnership Young artist competition 2023. I was amazed at how talented the children were and how they all worked incredibly well together to produce a beautiful collaborative artwork. Fantastic! A spokesperson from The Redstart Learning Partnership said: ‘We were so impressed by the level of competition entries and then even more impressed by the level of artwork produced during the workshop hosted by Heather and Ethne. We are so proud of our children and their talents.  Our thanks go to Ethe and Heather for their time and efforts in arranging and hosting the workshop and a very well done to our competition winners.’ Categories: 1 CategorySchool News
TRLP’s second Public Speaking Debate  Posted on: 25/05/2023

TRLP’s second Public Speaking Debate 

TRLP’s second Public Speaking Debate  The Redstart Learning Partnership’s second Public Speaking Debate  'We are all equally entitled to human rights without discrimination' - How can children promote this? A number of pupils from all 10 schools from The Redstart Learning Partnership came together at Hatch Beauchamp Primary School for the second public speaking debate on the very topical and important issue 'We are all equally entitled to human rights without discrimination' - How can children promote this? This was the second in a series of three public speaking debates to be held this academic year with the final debate taking place in June 2023 at Somerset’s Council Chambers.  Each school brought along a team of 3 pupils to present their argument to an audience including children from the other Trust schools and a number of teaching staff and senior members of the Trust.  The teams made their introductions on the hot topic, delivered their evidence and case before presenting their conclusions.   The key messages presented by the children included: The importance of understanding others and championing differences.  They shared the need for all children to be ready to live in an increasingly diverse world and that all the protected characteristics should be accepted and supported.   They spoke passionately and knowledgeably about the need for this diversity to be embraced and celebrated. Caroline Lancey, Associate Head of Accelerated Learning added “The children took this wonderful opportunity to speak in a public forum with great enthusiasm.  What was clear was how passionately they felt and how they had to work with others to research and write their arguments.  For us as a trust it is about more than the curriculum it is about creating global citizens”.  Gareth Nation, Head of School at Minerva Primary School said "As a group of schools, we use a range of approaches to ensure we develop children's oracy skills and provide several platforms for pupils to present their opinions. The public speaking event is an excellent opportunity for this and I am delighted that the children of Minerva Primary School won! Developing confident and articulate children is crucial and events such as this are vital to helping them on their journey." Suzanne Flack CEO for The Redstart Learning Partnership and public speaking judge for the debate said “Once again the children of The Redstart Learning Partnership have done themselves proud.  The quality of the contributions has been excellent and we have all been educated on their views on human rights without discrimination.  The children were confident in standing up on the stage and spoke eloquently.  There were a number of strong arguments presented by each school and judging the debate was so difficult.  I am looking forward to the final debate in June at the Council Chambers”.  Minerva Primary School pupils Jessica, Faith and Hope were announced as the winners and will be presented with certificates and a book token for their fantastic presentation. Categories: 1 CategorySchool News

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