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Next Year’s Year 7 Induction Day On Wednesday 5th July we welcomed our new Year 7 students for their induction Day at John Fisher. We have students coming from 53 primary schools this year so there are lots of friendships to be made! Our new students spent the day getting to know each other and they took part in team building activities such as paper tower building (some were really tall!) and tried some of our sports. The students also got to meet some of their teachers and find their way around their new school. All the staff at John Fisher are really looking forward to formally welcoming all the new Year 7’s for their new start in September. Mr. I. Jones Director of Learning Year 7 4 Follow us on LinkedIn & on Twitter: @thejfschool @JFSChoir @JohnFisherSport
The John Fisher Mock Election 2017 On 8th June when the country went to the polls the students of The John Fisher School also expressed their views in a mock election. In the lead up to the vote students were shown simplified versions of the manifestos of each of the five main parties. During form time these manifestos were discussed and I have been told that some of the conversations were very lively yet tolerant in nature. This taught the students that, tolerance is integral to British Values and that we can disagree on issues and still work and socialise together. In addition to the discussions that took place in form time other subjects also contributed students understanding of the election and how democracy works in the UK. In history students were taught about how the franchise increased from 1900 to today and then specifically what women had to do to get political equality and the right to vote. This helped students understand the British Value of democracy through understanding that their vote matters and they have a responsibility. In geography the students were taught about the economic and social effects of immigration on Britain. This helped the students understand the British Value of accepting other people’s beliefs and values within the context of the rule of law. In economics the students discussed the different economic implications of the various manifestos. These were then discussed in groups and the students commented on the economic viability of each. This ties in with the students understanding that their opinions can shape the democratic process. Five Year 12 students volunteered to represent each of the five main parties in England. This in particular was impressive because some of the students definitely did not support the parties they were representing! Each student made speeches to each of the year groups and this not only helped them develop their public speaking skills but also helped the students in the audience understand the key issues. They also took part in a ‘Question Time’ type of activity with selected Year 10 students. Some questions that arose were ‘Why does Theresa May hate elephants 5 Follow us on LinkedIn & on Twitter: @thejfschool @JFSChoir @JohnFisherSport
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