Archbishop Oscar Romero holding a loudspeaker - as worldwide "voice for the voiceless".  An outstanding champion of social justice and human rights, Romero was assassinated during Mass in the little chapel of the hospital on 24 March 1980. He is shown carrying his famous saying Aspire Not To Have More But To Be More.  This rests on two brass pins, so that a different message can be placed there. Note that carrying even inspirational messages needs quite an effort.

Romero is wearing Socks#3 - a reference to his modest lifestyle even as an archbishop, having only three pairs of socks - one on, one in the wash, one in the drawer. They were in the care of...

Carmelite nuns at the Divina Providencia cancer care hospital in San Salvador where Romero made his home as Archbishop.  They represent the compassion and care of nuns and nurses worldwide. The nuns run the cancer hospital, and the little museum in his rooms - which displays clothing, books and other personal possessions (aka relics). These include his three pairs of socks, as well as the blood-stained clothing he was wearing at the time of his assassination.

The Gallery artist Hugh wearing a Phrygian cap - a well-known symbol of liberty - in solidarity with the Salvadoran people. It appears on their coat of arms, together with five volcanoes (which the Gallery includes - see one above Beck's left arm).  Hugh is the only figure with arms folded...

A pupil at St Francis of Assisi Primary School in South Ascot UK, carrying a candle for social justice. In March 2013, their choirs gave the first performance of the Carrying a Candle for the Spirit of Romero Song. They also sang off-the-cuff congratulations and have a good lunch on Sunday to...

Pope Francis I, wearing his simple cross, taking off his cap to the world, and saying Good Evening - his first public words on being elected. The cap is called a zucchetto, incidentally.

The Unknown Voiceless Family representing the millions of poor and disadvantaged of the world that social justice campaigns aim to help.

Year5 Choice: David Beckham, with socks rolled down to show his highly-regarded commitment and skill as a professional footballer. Fitting his role of Goodwill Ambassador, he is portrayed holding the hand of the symbol of UNICEF's Rights Respecting Schools initiative. He also represents Good Sports of All Sorts - certainly as someone who has aspired to be more (and probably surprised himself in the process.)

Maria in Colombia - a young lady who featured in a 2011 CAFOD social justice campaign.  Her family grows coffee in a mountain village - hence the coffee bean plant on her right. They are part of a Fairtrade co-operative that ensures fair prices.  In a video Hugh showed to all pupils at St Margaret Clitherow, Maria said she loves to sing - and they loved her. Taken with the idea, Hugh wrote the Count On Us Song which the school sang in assembly on 17 October that year (right) leading the way for 20,000 others (and Good Sport Bishop John Pritchard of Oxford who said he scared his cat). On either side of her are...

Lynda Mussell and Laura Bigoni of CAFOD Portsmouth office.  Note the careful attention to their hair-styling! CAFOD is the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development - the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England & Wales, and a member of the 160-strong organisations in Caritas Internationalis. It provides emergency relief, long-term livelihood projects, education, and campaigning for social justice.  Like so many schools, St Margaret Clitherow Primary have given many years of support.

Beaky the Blackbird is another popular singer in schools. He is part of Hugh's small but hard-working team of assistants - bears Caffy Maurice (on secondment from Bears Sans Frontieres) and Barney, from St Mary's Hall in Stonyhurst College; and Owly, Andy and Beaky.  Beaky usually leads, asking children to give each other a pat on the back in return for his cheery song. October 17 is the annual International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.  The school has led the way in Hugh's Just1 Stand Up & Sing Outs to mark the Day. In 2009, they were the first of over 50,000 pupils, parents and families showing solidarity with nearly 200 million other people taking part.

Year1 Choice: Florence Nightingale, holding a lamp and a bloodied cloth – representing nurses (and indeed all healthcare workers) of the world.

Year4 Choice: Sir Isaac Newton, with that apple above.

As there's no actual evidence that it fell on his head, Hugh decided to be historically meticulous (ie a right fussyboots) and encase it in a question mark - the best tool a school can equip their pupils with and one that Newton knew well.

The idea of Isaac being a prism occurred after he had been painted in - given that there was space available. 

FYI The colours of the spectrum?  Red, Orange,  Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet (or you can use the mnemonic Richard of York Gave Battle In Vain!)  

The weight that he's lifting in his right hand is partly an allusion to gravity and partly to say that regular exercise helps to build and strengthen both body and mind.

Reception Class Choice: Our Lady, the Virgin Mary.
She is shown holding an empty pushchair – to symbolise mothers letting children (of whatever age) go.

Lazaro Rodriguez, whose family in La Palma in El Salvador paint many Romero Crosses each day - for people worldwide to appreciate and enjoy.

Lazaro is depicted carrying a quiver of paintbrushes, because he sends beauty like arrows out into the world.  The strap is in the national colours of El Salvador.

Centrepiece: Wooden Romero Cross – 30cm high – painted by Lazaro’s family.  On the front are the words "La Nueva Creacion" - the New Creation. 

On the back it says: "As a Christian I do not believe in death without resurrection.  If I am killed, I shall rise again in the Salvadoran people".  Archbishop Oscar Romero - born 15 August 1917  Died 24 March 1980.  CAFOD

The Fairtrade Symbol, as a reminder of the support given by the school and many others in being voices for fairness to small producers around the world.  NB The arm! 

Over 500 schools have Fairtrade status - along with 500+ towns and boroughs, and 4000+ churches and faith groups. Sales in the UK are over £1billion and increasing - despite pressures on family budgets.

Each year Fairtrade Fortnight gives a focus to the movement.  Schools can play a part in encouraging churches to renew their three simple pledges in the Just1 Speak Out For Fairtrade initiative - in the spirit of Romero.

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