Our Lady of Muswell Primary School

Solidarity and Peace are key principles of Catholic Social Teaching that promote unity, compassion, and harmony in our world. Solidarity calls us to recognise our interconnectedness and to stand in together with those who are marginalised or suffering. Through acts of compassion, cooperation, and justice, we can build peace within our communities and beyond. Embracing solidarity and working for peace fosters a world where all people can flourish and live in dignity, reflecting the values of love, compassion, and respect for all.

Across the Curriculum

The job of developing empathy, understanding and peace is spread across the whole curriculum and is key to the 'Personal Development' of all pupils at our school.

The principles of this strand are reflected in: Religious Education (RE), Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE, RHE), and Citizenship.

In RE, we learn about about different faiths and their teachings on peace and solidarity. This can help children understand the similarities and differences between religions - having this knowledge is the foundation for tolerance and solidarity. There are many Bible passages, particularly teachings from the New Testament, that teach the children about love, compassion and justice.

In PSHE, we promote solidarity and peace as we focus on empathy, understanding, and cooperation. Teaching children about solidarity in units such as 'Different, but the Same' encourages them to think about others and work together for peace.

In RHE we teach conflict resolution, giving the children solutions to focus on peaceful solutions and to promote togetherness (units such as 'Treat Others Well').

Citizenship education involves teaching about rights and responsibilities and what it means to be a positive member of modern British society (British Values, Tolerance). Children also learn about global issues such as poverty, inequality, and justice in units such as 'Fair Trade', 'Human Rights' and 'Autism Awareness'

Our History curriculum, with its sweep of human history from the cradles of civilisation to modern Britain, teaches children about how multi-culturalism came about and about the many conflicts and successes of humanity.