Assembly: Positive participation

Teacher notes

This assembly is suitable and adaptable for KS2 or KS3. **Colourism:** is prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial group. - Source: Oxford English Dictionary. **Lyfta core themes: ** Community and Citizenship, Culture and Identity, Learning and Growth, Health and Wellbeing, Relationships. **Lyfta core skills and values**: Collaboration and Teamwork, Courage & Self-Confidence, Growth Mindset, Healthy Living, Human Rights, Intercultural Competence, Lifelong Learning, Positive Attitude, Resilience & Perseverance. **SDGs:** 3, 11. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2 PSHE H2. about the elements of a balanced, healthy lifestyle H3. about choices that support a healthy lifestyle, and what might influence these H4. how to recognise that habits can have both positive and negative effects on a healthy lifestyle H7. how regular (daily/weekly) exercise benefits mental and physical health H15. that mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health. KS3 PSHE H2. to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience H4. simple strategies to help build resilience to negative opinions, judgements and comments 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, including physical activity, participation and the value of positive relationships in providing support H13. the importance of, and strategies for, maintaining a balance between school, work, leisure and exercise H14. the benefits of physical activity and exercise for physical and mental health and wellbeing H16. to recognise and manage what influences choices about physical activity. KS2 Citizenship to know what makes a healthy lifestyle, including the benefits of exercise, what affects mental health, and how to make informed choices. KS2 and KS3 PE opportunities to discuss and inspire competitive and friendly games of cricket.