Assembly pictures
Use these photos as an introduction to your assembly. Copy and paste the photo on to a power point and have it on display as the children enter the hall. Suggested discussion points are listed below each picture. See www.no-outsiders.com for more No Outsiders information
Sunday 24 March 2024
Football shirt
Sunday 17 March 2024
space
The photo shows Maggie Aderin- Pocock aged 7 and aged 55. Maggie is a scientist and she has designed many space instruments. She trained as a physicist and got a PhD in 1994. She was the first black woman to win a gold medal in the Physics News Award and currently hosts BBC's astronomy programme.
Saturday 16 March 2024
ballet
A ballet company's
response to one football fan's sexist insult on Facebook was epic
(upworthy.com)
What do you
see in the photo? How are the two activities different? What do you think are
the stereotypes that exist around these activities and the people that take
part in them?
The
American footballers pictures are the Philadelphia Eagles. When they ended
their season and lost their game. Comments on social media criticised the
players and one commented, “the team played like they were wearing tutus.”
What do you
think of that comment, what is the attitude of the writer toward footballers
and ballerinas? What are the stereotypes around gender, sport, footballers,
ballerinas?
A ballet
company responded and their response went viral. How do you think they
responded?
“With all
due respect to the Eagles, lets take a minute to look at what our tutu wearing
women have done this month.
By tomorrow
afternoon, the ballerinas that wear tutus at Pennsylvania ballet will have
performed The Nutcracker 27 times in 21
days. Some of these women have performed the snow scene and the waltz of the
flowers without an understudy or second cast. No ‘second string’ to come in and
spell them when they needed a break. When they have been sick, they came to the
theatre, put their make up on and costume, smiled and performed. When they have
felt an injury in the middle of a show, there have been no injury timeouts.
They have kept smiling, finished their job, bowed, left the stage and then
dealt with what hurts. Some of these tutu wearers have been tossed in to a new
position with only a moments notice. That’s like a corner back at half time
being told they are going to play side receiver for the second half, but they
need to make sure no one can tell they’ve never played wide receiver before.
They have done this with such artistry and grace that audience after audience
has clapped and cheered. And the Philadelphia Enquirer has said this production
looks “better than ever”.
So no, the
Eagles have not played like they were wearing tutus.”
People are
commenting that toughness has nothing to do with your gender and nothing to do with
what clothes you wear.
“Ballerinas
wear tutus for the same reason footballers wear uniforms and pads: to get the
job done.”
- -What is sexism?
- - Is this story about sexism? The comment doesn’t actually mention
gender…
- -Why write such a long response to such a small comment?
- - Why didn’t the ballet company just ignore the comment? Is it best to
ignore sexism/ judgement, or should it always be challenged?
- - You could argue by commenting, the ballerinas brought attention to the
original comment, and far more people saw it. Did this backfire for them?
- -What can we learn from the ballerinas?
- -Why is this about No Outsiders?
- -Which British value is this about?
NoOutsiders: everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat
Saturday 9 March 2024
Oliver
Sunday 25 February 2024
Haircut
Why are they lying on the floor?
- What is Autism? (I asked a child with autism how to describe what autism means. Oliver told me, "autism is your brain wired differently so you see the world in a different way. It' just a different view of the world." Oliver says some things are harder for him but but also he better at some things than other children.)
- Why do you think a hair cut is difficult for Mason?
- Why did James make such an effort to change the way he cuts hair?
- What does this say about James?
- How do we make sure everyone is welcome in our school? Are we all the same here? How are we different, how do we learn differently?
-Why is this about No Outsiders?
Sunday 18 February 2024
Photos
Sunday 11 February 2024
Elmo
Elmo asked people on X how they were doing and hit a nerve - Upworthy
Last week, Elmo asked adults on X (twitter) how they were
doing and tens of thousands of people replied. The simple question has sparked
discussions all over the world about mental health and well being.
The tweet read, “Elmo is checking in, how is everybody doing?” and many people replied expressing their worries and their feelings. Some people write that they were ‘kinda sad’.
Elmo replied to the thousands of people; “Wow! Elmo is glad
he asked. Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing.
Elmo will check in again soon, friends. Elmo loves you! #emotionalwellbeing”
Other characters from Sesame St joined in the conversation, posting messages for people who needed help:
Bert: “I’m here if you ever need a shoulder to lean on. I’ll
make us both a warm cup of tea.”
Ernie: “If you need some cheering up, let me know. I love making
others smile!”
Cookie Monster: “Me here to talk it out whenever you want.
Me will also supply cookies.”
Grover: “I, Grover, am here to be a good listener whenever
you need it.”
Oscar the Grouch: “I’m not great at listening to others share their big feelings but my worm Slimy is. You should talk to him if you ever ned a chat.”
US President Jo Biden agreed: “Our friend Elmo is right..”
“I know how hard it is some days to sweep the clouds away and get to sunnier days. We have to be there for each other, offer our help to a neighbour in need and above all else, ask for help when we need it. Even though it’s hard, you’re never alone.”
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Is this story silly?
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What does this story show about people around
the world?
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Why don’t many people talk about feeling sad?
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Can you always tell if someone is sad?
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Which of the replies from the other Sesame St
characters do you think is most effective?
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What would you say to help someone who needed
emotional support?
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Do you always have to have answers?
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What does President Joe Biden mean by “sweep the
clouds away”?
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When was the last time you checked in with
someone? (what does check in mean?)
What can we learn from this story?
Why is it about No Outsiders?
No Outsides: everyone different, everyone welcome by Andrew Moffat