From the Classroom to the Community

From this term, we are excited to be introducing new opportunities for children to become more knowledgeable about politics, with a particular focus on our older pupils in Years 5 and 6.

We are privileged to be working with Mary Senjobi, Associate Organiser for Hackney Citizens, who will be leading a group of children through an inspiring, real-world project. The children will work together to identify an issue they care about in the local area and take meaningful steps to create change. As part of this experience, they will also visit Hackney Town Hall and later in the year have the opportunity to speak at a Hackney Citizens Assembly.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to see democracy in action and to understand that their voices matter. Learning about politics at a young age helps children develop critical thinking skills, confidence in expressing their views, and an understanding of fairness, rights and responsibilities. It also encourages them to engage thoughtfully with the world around them and lays strong foundations for active, informed citizenship in the future.

Parents and carers can support this learning at home by talking with children about local and national issues in an age-appropriate way, encouraging questions, discussing different viewpoints respectfully, and helping children notice how decisions are made in everyday life. Simple conversations about fairness, community and making a difference can have a powerful impact.

We are confident that this project will be an inspiring experience for our pupils and hope it will spark a lasting interest in politics and civic engagement among our future leaders.

Are you are Parent or Carer whose first language is not English?

You are invited to the *Hackney English Language Fair*:

When? Thursday, *22nd January*, from 10:30 – 1 p.m.

Where? Homerton Library, Homerton High Street, E9 6AS.

How? You need to register – please use this link https://forms.gle/fWX7DNjFRrQhZbM96

There will be different providers:

*ESOL* English classes, Adult *education*, *Employability* support, *Volunteer* opportunities, *Health* and *wellbeing*, and *advice*.
Come and speak to all *providers in one place*, and find a suitable class/opportunity!

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