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Hannah

creates

identity vision

In response to the Citizenship ‘article
of the week’ task, we were asked to
relate our experiences to the work
Heriot’s does in respect of Rights
Respecting Schools. To create my
vision of my identity (Article 7 of the
UNCRC), I have added many images
to show the different aspects of my
life.

Citizenship through the Murder Games documentary.
S3 were further encouraged to link to the
curriculum helps Scottish Youth Parliament’s campaigns
and to engage with the issues affecting
pupils through young people. All year groups were given
the chance to contribute to the SYP
lockdown consultation for their next manifesto.

Citizenship became as important as ever S4 and S5
during the period of remote learning. The These pupils used podcasts and webinars
citizenship programme moved to Firefly to consider ways to maintain wellbeing
and maintained the subject’s aims of during lockdown. The James Collins
promoting wellbeing along with providing podcast shared tips from a performance
a personal and social education. Here nutritionist who works with elite
are some of the highlights of what was athletes. Pupils were invited to the First
offered to pupils. Psychology webinar which addressed
maintaining wellbeing after lockdown.
S1 Natasha Alonzi shared resources and
Pupils focused on healthy living and further recipes to build on the sessions
were able to explore ‘sun safety’ through completed in school which showed how
Teenage Cancer Trust resources. They eating can boost brain function.
also thought about nutrition and were S4 and S5 pupils were also given the
asked to consider healthy breakfast opportunity to take part in National
recipes and snacks. Natasha Alonzi, a Careers Week and the ‘My Skills’ day to
nutritional therapist, made a bespoke showcase their talents. They were able
video for the year group and shared to use virtual resources to consider what The swords and shoes represent
recipe suggestions. can be learnt from work experience and Highland dancing.
had the opportunity to prepare for the The tartan is my school kilt.
S2 following school year by thinking about The world globe and aeroplane are for
Pupils developed their knowledge of transitions, using a programme about Baz my love of travel.
human rights through using UNICEF Luhrmann’s Everybody’s Free (To Wear The music notes and microphone
resources. Hannah Reid completed the Suncream). represent my love for singing.
‘article of the week’ task (see opposite) Finally, in June, all year groups went
by thinking about identity in response to on to consider the Black Lives Matter The tent, PL badge and Gold Award
Article 7 of the UNCRC. Pupils were also movement following the death of George are for Guides.
reminded of the importance of healthy Floyd. Resources were shared to help The ‘A+’ grade represents school.
sleep and looked at positive ways to pupils consider ways in which young The family and friends word art are to
consider body image and wellbeing. show the important people to me.
people can advocate and campaign
S3 for change. This will be continued in The hockey stick shows my love for
citizenship lessons next session and the the sport.
The year group looked at the role of the Rights Respecting Schools Group will
media and identified ways to spot fake consider ways they can promote equality. The quotes all mean something to me.
news. They also focused on online safety
Mrs Gemma Hay Hannah Reid (S2)

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