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At the Probationer Day which focused on
Enterprise, a group of P6 pupils from Holy Family RC Primary gave a
presentation which covered some of the Enterprise activities they had
organised within school. Also at the event were children from our P4/5 class
who demonstrated activities from the Apodo resource, with these pupils then
leading Probationers in group tasks.
The pupils themselves remarked that
although they were nervous to begin with, by the end, they were very proud
of themselves and they could not believe, ”teachers were sitting quietly
listening to us.”
Feedback from parents was so positive
with all saying, that it was wonderful to watch, because the children were
so confident and that they could not have spoken in front of such a large
adult audience. Parents also liked being included and said they had often
wondered what happened at teachers’ training events.
Miss Lennon and Miss Christie, Class
Teachers, commented that since the event the self esteem and the confidence
of the pupils have grown.
The P5/6 class have now taken on board
the running of a School Bank and have successfully organised our school’s
first Fashion Show.
Mrs Hagan, Head Teacher, felt that the
event demonstrated the clear links between Enterprise and A Curriculum for
Excellence. It was a perfect opportunity for our pupils to show their skills
and abilities. They were so excited they were, ”Teaching the Teachers.”
In school we have found that our
Enterprise activities have meaningfully engaged our pupils, staff and
parents in working together and this event reinforced this dimension. |
