Overview
This assembly is an introduction to the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Some of the themes that the assembly looks at can be further explored in the lessons:
Inspirational People
Democracy Parts 1 – 3
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Caring for Pets (Assembly)
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Belonging to Groups
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Inspirational People – Nelson Mandela
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World Female Ranger Day (KS2)
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Discrimination
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Challenging Stereotypes
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How to share learning with your peers
Originally designed to be a companion pack for the Democracy Ambassadors programme, this handy toolkit will support students who...
Litter: The Picnic
In this lesson pupils will follow the story of the Go-Givers having a picnic. Pupils will think about the problems caused by littering and how they can take responsibility for…
Inspirational People – Nelson Mandela
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Strong Societies
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Cancer – Early Detection and Prevention
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