Community and citizenship

At Fishburn Primary School, we help children understand that they belong to a community and have something valuable to contribute. Through local partnerships, shared celebrations and activities supporting others, pupils experience kindness, cooperation and responsibility in action.

Building Connections Across Generations

Our links with Fishburn Youth and Community Centre bring children and local residents together. Pupils have enjoyed making cards alongside members of the centre’s craft club, sharing ideas and spending time getting to know people from another generation.

For the VE Day commemorations, children painted stones, with some pupils working alongside the community craft group. The centre shared that every pupil in school had contributed a stone for the village celebrations. This gave children a meaningful way to participate in a shared act of remembrance.

 

Contributing Through Music

Our KS2 pupils have represented Fishburn by singing carols at the community centre. Performing for a local audience gives children an opportunity to share their talents and contribute to community celebrations.

 

Exploring Faith and Celebrations

Visits to our local church help children explore Christian beliefs and traditions through first-hand experiences.

Our pupils have listened to the Easter and Nativity stories, explored Advent and made Christingles. During Harvest celebrations, KS1 children made a harvest loaf and performed a harvest song. Families also contributed food donations to support others.

These experiences help pupils connect their learning about religion with the people, places and traditions in their community.

Coming Together for a Good Cause

Marley’s Colour Run brings children, staff, families and volunteers together for an active community event. Pupils tackle obstacles, enjoy new challenges and encourage one another, with families and parent helpers supporting the occasion.

The events show children how people can work together to make something positive happen.

 

Valuing Our Community Partnerships

We appreciate the organisations that support our school community. The Cornforth Partnership’s donation of Advent calendars for all our children was one example of the kindness shown to Fishburn.

Through these connections, we help children recognise the importance of generosity, gratitude and belonging.