Growing Against Violence: Year 6 Workshop on Safety and Awareness

Last Friday, our Year 6 pupils took part in a powerful and thought-provoking workshop delivered by the charity Growing Against Violence (GAV). The session focused on helping children understand peer-to-peer violence and exploitation—both in person and online—and how to stay safe.

The workshop encouraged pupils to think critically about real-life scenarios, discuss strategies for making safe choices, and reflect on the importance of speaking up. We were incredibly proud of our pupils, who engaged with maturity and insight, offering thoughtful reflections and asking meaningful questions throughout.

“I learned that if something feels wrong, I should tell someone I trust.” – Year 6 pupil
“It’s important to look after your friends and keep each other safe.” – Year 6 pupil

Miss Franks, Year 6 Lead, shared:

“This session was invaluable. It gave our pupils practical tools to stay safe and helped them understand the risks they may face as they grow older. Their engagement and thoughtful responses were outstanding.”

A heartfelt thank you to GAV for delivering such an important message in a way that truly resonated with our students.