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Here are some of the slides showing all their
elements.
In all of them, each new element was introduced
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In this opening one, the focus went from the
Gallery as a whole to the group of figures on
the left.
Pope Francis has become a great champion of the
poor and disadvantaged.
So he's positioned close to the Voiceless
Family, who represent the poor of the world
in need of our help wherever they are. The
pupils were very loud in wanting
to be part of that - and applauded Pope Francis
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One example on our doorstep is the pockets of
poverty in our area being supported through the
Bracknell Food Bank - recently joined by one in
Crowthorne, with Ascot due shortly.
The pupils heard about and applauded the work of
the organisers and teams of volunteers who sort
out the gifts of food into packages.
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They also practised taking home thanks and hugs
to their families for the donations of food -
and for all the caring that they give to other
people.
And they applauded them in advance. |
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Many organisations campaign on behalf of those in need.
You have to be 16 to sign campaign petitions, but lots of children go
with parents
on the many peaceful rallies arranged in support of social justice
issues.
And schools can send messages to governments! School Councils can write
in support of campaigns
or campaigners. And like St Margaret Clitherow pupils, they can belt out
Bing Song Songs directed
at the Prime Minister on 4th October!
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Schools are great at responding to emergency appeals.
At St Margaret Clitherow, a non-uniform day will be a way of raising
funds for the
CAFOD appeal for those affected by the fighting in Syria. CAFOD is
one of the few
agencies whose partners are able to help on the ground there - as well
as in refugee
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Finally, the whole school got news of a special thank-you - and gave
their own applause in return.
At the start of the assembly, Hugh said that one of the purposes of the
school was to help grow good citizens for the world tomorrow. And
this was included in a letter
he sent to Queen Elizabeth II saying that the pupils of Year 3 had asked
for her
to be included in the Gallery.
You can see the warm-hearted letter
in reply here - which says that the Queen was touched by being their
choice, and sending best wishes to the whole school.
So that was an extra pat on the back for everyone to take home to their
families.
And make a right royal ending to a happy assembly.
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