Advocacy
We work with a range of charities to support and advocate for others and the environment. Our children develop a sense of responsibility and take on their own projects with causes that are important to them.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”- Mahatma Gandhi

Shelterbox
International Charity - Autumn 1
Royal British Legion
National Charity - Autumn 2
International Rescue Committee
International Charity - Spring 1
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Local Charity - Spring 2
RNLI
National Charity - Summer 1
Cornwall Air Ambulance
Local Charity - Summer 2
“Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless” Proverbs 31:8
At St Petroc’s CE Primary School, we are courageous advocates for the common good, locally in Bodmin and Cornwall, nationally and globally. We recognise that life can be challenging and that we need to work together to overcome them.
We ensure that there are opportunities to discuss current world issues, to challenge injustice and to engage in activities that can bring about change are always present. Examples include:
Remembrance
40 Days of Lent
Politics – General Election, democracy
School council elections
Refugee Week
The children participate in a weekly Picture News collective worship. This provides opportunities to enrich vocabulary and exercise opinions in a safe way; it fosters ‘courageous advocacy’ as it gets children talking about the news within a Christian context.
Aspirations day encourages the children to consider global citizenship
We use PSHE to prepare children for life, helping them to really know and value who they truly are and understand how they relate to each other in this ever-changing world.
Pupils are articulate advocates of change, challenging injustice and inequality. They have regular opportunities to engage in social action projects which pupils themselves have identified to address issues of disadvantage, deprivation and the exploitation of the natural world.