One of the big ‘hot topics’ this year is addressing British Values and Catholic Virtues.  5 of our local primary schools have already signed up to an arts project, looking at those very same topics, however we  wanted to give all schools the opportunity to have a day of performance and workshops away from the Living Arts Network.

 

Workshops and performance will be free of charge to all schools working towards a common concern that has been raised in relation to supporting children in their understanding of ‘tolerance and respect/dignity.

 

With this in mind we commissioned Riverside Performing Arts Drama Company to produce a performance which highlighted the issues involved from both a British Values and Catholic Life perspective.

 

The performance was largely based around a modern retelling of the story of the ‘Good Samaritan’ which of course holds many of the issues relevant to today’s modern world.

 

The performance was also followed by workshops throughout the day and finished with the children presenting their own piece about how they should treat people they might not relate to/from a different culture, in their own communities.

 

The day was a huge success for all involved.