The focus of our Key Stage assemblies today was on showing courage and recognising how much bravery it can take to achieve our goals.
In the Key Stage 1 assembly, pupils watched a video that highlighted how difficult it can sometimes be to overcome our fears. It showed how much courage it takes to try, persevere, and complete the tasks we set for ourselves. We discussed how being brave doesn’t mean not feeling anxious, but accepting those feelings and still trying our best — and valuing the effort we put in.
In Key Stage 2, pupils watched a video from the charity Action for Stammering Children, which helped us understand that around 8% of children stammer.
Maria, a Year 6 pupil, wrote a heartfelt and personal piece that Mrs Bull was proud to share with everyone:
“Hello, my name is Maria and I have a stammer. A stammer means I sometimes have trouble saying words out loud. Stammering isn’t something I can control.
I started stammering when I was 4 or 5 years old. It has been challenging, but I have managed to get through every moment.
When I stammer, sometimes people interrupt me or finish my sentences. I would prefer if people gave me time to speak and let me finish my own sentences.”
Mrs Bull was delighted by the thoughtful and respectful questions that followed. Everyone came to understand that stammering is a part of some people’s lives — and that it’s something to be met with kindness and respect.
Maria was happy to share her experiences and said that, because stammering is such a part of who she is, she sees it as her unique superpower.
