Remembrance Sunday 2024

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46124467

What do you see in the picture? What is this story about, what happened on Sunday?

People across the UK held a two minute silence on Sunday to remember all those who lost their lives in World War One and all wars around the world. World War One lasted from 1914-1918 and ended at 11:00 AM on 11th November 1918. 

Imagine a World War 1 soldier - what did they look like? What kind of person fought in World War One? 

What do you see in this picture? What is happening, what do you notice about the people in the foreground and the people in the background. Where / when do you think the photo was taken? 

The photo shows soldiers in World War One serving with the British army praying outside a mosque in Surrey during the war.

It is estimated that 1.5 million Indian troops fought with Britain in World War 1, and 400,000 of those were Muslim soldiers. Recent research shows that over 4 million Muslims either fought or served as labourers during the war. But another survey shows only 22% of people in Britain knew that Muslims had fought in the war. 

Did anyone imagine a Muslim man when I asked you to think about what a soldier from World War 1 looked like?

Today many historians are trying to make sure people know about everyone who fought and died in the war. Historian Steve Ballinger says, "Finding out that Muslim soldiers fought and died for Britain to protect us and protect the freedoms we enjoy today, that's an important history for everyone to know." 

Last summer there were protests in some cities against refugees in England. what do you think the people protesting could learn from this photo?

-why do we have Remembrance Sunday, what is the 2 minute silence for?
- World War One ended over 100 years ago, why do we remember it, why don't we just move on?
- In the photo there are lots of people in the background watching the soldiers pray; what do you think they are thinking?
- why do you think some people today forget the soldiers in the war were diverse?
- "It's important history for everyone to know," why?
- what can we learn from the soldiers of World War One?

- why is this story about No Outsiders? 

- Which British value is this about?

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Wheelchair sticker

 

 

What do you see in the picture? What do you think this may be about?

This photo is from Boston, USA and there is an accompanying plaque that reads:

Design activists Brian Glenney, Sara Hendren and Tim Ferguson Sauder were unimpressed by how passive the wheelchair user looked in most symbols for wheelchair accessibility. Instead, they created their own icon and stickered accessibility signs across Boston, USA as an act of protest. They released their symbol free of charge and it is now used throughout the world.

- Where do you see the original sign used?

- What does passive mean?

- Why do you think Brian, Sara and Tim think the original symbol looks passive? Do you agree?

- Does the image on the sign matter?

- What do you think the aim was for Brian, Sara and Tim?

- The plaque says the sticker was an act of protest. What is an act of protest? Do you agree this is an act of protest?

- You could argue Brian, Sara and Tim are vandalising public property. Is this the right thing to do?

- why is this about no outsiders?

- Which British value is this about?

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US election

 Note from Andrew Moffat:

This story is aimed at Year 5 & 6 and KS3. My aim here was to find a positive story to come out of of the US election in case any children were hearing fears or worries about the result. I was inspired by the concession speech made by Kamala Harris where she says, "This is not a time to throw up our hands. This is a time to roll up our sleeves." I wanted to show that in a democracy there are lots of different ideas and contradictions. I also wanted to show that equality values are supported across the world. I looked for a positive equality story to come out of the election to contrast the result (which I don't actually mention in this assembly. I'm not asking children to discuss the result; I'm providing another angle to explore the British value of democracy) Some schools may not feel ready to deliver this assembly yet, which is absolutely fine and  here is another assembly on an entirely different topic you may want to use instead.  https://no-outsiders-assembly.blogspot.com/2024/11/passive-protest.html

Sarah McBride becomes first out trans person elected to US House | US elections 2024 | The Guardian

What do you see in the picture? This person has a new job in America this week.

What event happened in America this week? What do you think this person’s new job might be?

Sarah McBride has been elected to the House of Representatives in America this week. She is now a State Senator for the State of Delaware.

What does elected mean? How does that work?

What is the house of representatives for? What does it sound like it’s for?

How do elections work in the UK? Do we have a house of representatives?

In the UK we have Parliament and people are voted in to Parliament when there is a general election. Members of parliament vote on our laws.

In the US there are two chambers; the House of Representatives is the “lower chamber” and the Senate is the “Upper chamber”. New laws, known as bills, are first discussed in the House of Representatives and those that are passed are sent to the Senate to discuss. The Senate will then discuss the new bill and if they decide to pass the bill, it is sent to the President who can pass it in to law or can veto it.

What does veto mean?

Sarah made history this week as the first out transgender person to be elected to the House of Representatives.

After she was elected, Sarah said, “Thank you Delaware, because of your votes and your values, I am proud to be your next member of Congress.”

“Delaware has sent the message loud and clear, that this is a democracy that is big enough for all of us.”

Before the election, Sarah told CBS News, “It is a testament to Delawareans that the candidacy of someone like me is even possible.”

Sarah came out as a trans woman when she was 21. She was interested in politics from an early age and worked as an intern (volunteer) at the White House in 2012. She has worked on several political campaigns including human rights campaigns since then and in 2018 she published a memoir called, “Tomorrow will be different”.

During this campaign, Sarah talked about her priorities which included affordable childcare, housing, healthcare.

Sarah talked about the “power of proximity” as a way to change ideas; “We know throughout history that the power of proximity has opened even the most closed of hearts and minds. And I still believe that the power of proximity taps what I believe to be the most fundamental human emotion, which is empathy.”

-          -Why do you think this made the news?

-          Sarah is the first trans person to be elected to the House of Representatives. The House was formed in 1789. Why has it taken almost 250 years to elect a trans person?

-          Sarah thanked Delaware for their “votes and values”- what is the difference?

-          “This is a democracy that is big enough for all of us.” What does she mean?

-          “It is a testament to Delawareans that the candidacy of someone like me is even possible.” What does Sarah mean by this?

-          Why do you think Sarah called her memoir, “Tomorrow will be different”

-          Why do you think Sarah lists her priorities as affordable childcare, housing, healthcare, rather than LGBT+ issues?

-          What does proximity mean? How do you think being in proximity to someone can change hearts and minds?

-          Sarah says the mist fundamental human emotion is empathy – do you agree?

-          Why is this about No Outsiders?

-          Which British value is this about?

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