Assembly: Kids' Cup

Teacher notes

This assembly complements four #LyftaTime lesson plans for the storyworld series Kids' Cup, which has teams and stories from young footballers in China, Brazil, Palestine and host nation Norway. It explores themes of resilience, winning and losing, is adaptable and suitable for KS2 and KS3. **Lyfta Core themes:** Community and citizenship, Equality and Human Rights, Learning and Growth, Health and Wellbeing. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Coaching and Mentoring, Coping Methods, Courage and Self-Confidence, Growth Mindset, Healthy Living, Positive Attitude, Resilience and Perseverance, Resourcefulness and Learning from Failure. **SDGs:** 3, 5. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2 PSHE H2. to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience H7. how regular exercise benefits mental and physical health H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in groups, clubs, and activities H29. about how to manage setbacks/perceived failures KS3 PSHE H6. how to identify and articulate a range of emotions accurately and sensitively H7. the characteristics of mental and emotional health and strategies for managing these H9. strategies to understand and build resilience, as well as how to respond to disappointments and setbacks H10. a range of healthy coping strategies and ways to promote wellbeing and boost mood H5. the characteristics of mental and emotional health; to develop empathy and understanding about how daily actions can affect people’s mental health H13. the importance of, and strategies for, maintaining balance between school, work, leisure, exercise H14. the benefits of physical activity and exercise for physical and mental health and wellbeing H11. to make informed lifestyle choices regarding sleep, diet and exercise. R14. the qualities and behaviours that should be expected and exhibited in a wide variety of positive relationships R15. to further develop and rehearse the skills of team working.