Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Champions
What is the role of the EDI champions?
We are incredibly proud to have wonderful EDI Champions at Round Hill from Years 1 to 6.
I am pleased to inform you that the EDI Champions Club will resume after the October half-term holiday. The club will take place on Tuesdays during lunchtime, from 12:30 to 1:00 pm. Children will be able to enjoy an early "clubs" lunch at 12:00 pm, whether they have a school meal or a packed lunch.
The role of an EDI Champion is a significant responsibility, and training is provided. This training is designed to enhance pupils' communication and interpersonal skills while allowing them to explore ways to support other children at Round Hill. Upon completing the training, children will be awarded a lanyard and certificate. The lanyards indicate that these children are trained and approachable for help, and staff will also recognise them. Each week, we will cover a new theme or focus, and the timetable for the year can be accessed in the document attached below.
The role of an EDI Champion includes:
- Being a peer mentor for pupils who are new to English or new to school.
- Supporting other children during break and lunch times.
- Acting as a role model for other pupils.
- Conducting tours of the school for new families and children.
- Raising awareness of Fundamental British Values.
- Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion at Round Hill.
- Using their first language to communicate with others, where applicable.
- Raising the profile of multilingualism within the school.
- Reminding others about key religious and cultural festivals throughout the year.
- Designing our EDI logo for the school website, badges, and displays.
If, after discussing it with your child, they would like to become an EDI Champion, please complete the consent form below. If your child was an EDI Champion last year and would like to continue, please resubmit the permission form below.
To participate, please click on the EDI Champions Consent Form link below and complete it by Friday, 18th October 2024.
Please contact the school office for more information and address this for the attention of Mrs. Bond.
What will we be learning this year?
EDI Champions Club Updates
The children have been working exceptionally hard and have nearly completed their EDI training. We all had a go at designing a logo for the club to be used on our badges. There were so many fantastic designs including these:
Our overall winning design for this year is here:
Well done to all of the children for such fantastic designs!
Quotes from our EDI champions - what does being an EDI champion involve?
“Making sure everyone is treated fairly even if they feel different in some way.”
“Being kind to someone who has just started school.”
“Be respectful to others particularly when you don't know them.”
“Treat people like you want to be treated.”
“If someone speaks the same language as you then you can communicate together in this language.”
“Make sure that you are including people into the games like when outside or inside.”
“If someone trips over then you could help to first aid.”
“Not being able afraid to stand up for yourself or others. Being daring and working together.”
“When you are helping people from other children being unkind, don't yell at them but tell them to stop, calmly explain that what they are doing is wrong.”
“Always be kind to others.”
“Stick to and be a role model for our 5 school values – dreaming, persevering, daring, reflecting and working together.”
“If you are older than other people, be more friendly and ask them if they need help.”
“Be respectful of the school rules and show others how to follow them.”
“Set an example to smaller kids so that when they are older they will know how to behave. Offer others help if they are struggling.”
“If someone comes to the school and speaks a different language then talk to them in their own language and provide resources to help talk in English.”
“Show others how to be an ally to promote anti-racism.”
“Be nice to people especially if you don't know them.”
“If you want to be treated kindly, then treat others kindly.”
“Always stop what you are doing and help others because it is your duty.”
“Be kind and respectful.”
“Always treat other people the same as you would like to be treated.”
“If someone is from another country so even more kindness and encourage others to do the same.”
“If someone does not know the language you speak you can use an iPad to translate or provide pictures.”
“Always share.”
“Respecting and celebrating everyone’s cultures and religions and where they are from.”
“Don't be bossy and maybe think about the way that you are talking to someone might make them feel.”
“Always make sure that you are looking after others and if someone if not showing kindness or the rules then politely ask them to ask them to stop or tell a grown up.”
“If you see someone being racist, make sure that you tell a teacher straight away.”
“If you see someone on their own invite them to come and play with you and share the playtime equipment with them.”
“Don't feel jealous of other children.”
"Respect the teachers if they choose you or others to do the tour of the school. We will all need to take this in turns.”
The children will soon be receiving their badges and lanyards and starting their duties around the school.
Keep up all of the great work everyone!