The Dove Award 2023- 2024
At Horsell Junior School we are always looking at ways in which we can further enrich the lives of our children. We want our children to thrive - physically, emotionally and spiritually. We place great emphasis on PE and physical activity, and we work hard, along with parents, to look after our children’s emotional health, through the use of zones of regulation and our PSHE curriculum.
Spirituality is about giving children a sense of ‘awe’ and ‘wonder’ and looking beyond the ‘here and now’. It is not about a particular faith or religion. We want all of our children to have a sense of awe at the world in which they live, and give them a sense that their voice matters and that they can make a difference. We are therefore launching a new ‘DOVE’ award for all of our children, and we anticipate that all children will achieve their award at the end of the academic year. The award will look at ‘mirrors’ (asking children to look inside themselves), ‘windows’ (allowing children to experience awe and wonder) and ‘doors’ (enabling children to respond and act upon things that matter). All of the activities that the children need to complete will be done in school or organised by the school.
To achieve their award, our children will complete the following activities:
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‘Mirrors’
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‘Windows’
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‘Doors’
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Dove Award Year 3 |
Put a question in the ‘Big Question’ pot |
Attend a classical music concert Visit a place of worship Learn a prayer off by heart Lead a reflection during class assembly time Write and perform a piece of music Participate in a performance (Nativity)
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Participate in ‘hot seating’ Memorise a short script and perform it in front of an audience Donate something as part of the school’s Advent calendar appeal Do 30 random acts of kindness
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Dove Award Year 4 |
Put a question in the ‘Big Question’ pot. |
Attend a theatre performance Visit a place of worship Learn a reflection off by heart Lead a prayer during class assembly time Write and perform a piece of music Participate in a performance (Easter)
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Participate in a conscience corridor Memorise a short script and perform it in front of an audience Donate something as part of the school’s Advent calendar appeal Do 30 random acts of kindness
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Dove Award Year 5 |
Put a question in the ‘Big Question’ pot. |
Visit an Art gallery Visit a place of worship Learn a prayer off by heart Lead a reflection during class assembly time Write and perform a piece of music Participate in a performance (Harvest)
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Memorise a short script and perform it in front of an audience (all years) Donate something as part of the school’s Advent calendar appeal Do 30 random acts of kindness Take part in a debate
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Dove Award Year 6 |
Put a question in the ‘Big Question’ pot |
Visit a cathedral Perform as part of a production Learn a prayer off by heart Lead a reflection during class assembly time Write and perform a piece of music |
Be a buddy for another child Write a persuasive letter about a local issue that is important to them Memorise a short script and perform it in front of an audience Take on an area of responsibility Prepare a meal for someone else Donate something as part of the school’s Advent calendar appeal Do 30 random acts of kindness
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