Personal, Social, Health, Education (PSHE)
Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education is an important and necessary part of all pupils’ education. At Lytchett Matravers Primary School we believe that it’s very important that our pupils get an excellent, broad and well-balanced education that will teach them the necessary skills and prepare them for the future.
We seek to use PSHE education to build, where appropriate, on the statutory content already outlined in the national curriculum, the basic school curriculum and in statutory guidance on: keeping safe, drug, financial, relationship and health education (RHE) and the importance of physical activity and diet for a healthy lifestyle.
We are continuing to use the SCARF scheme of work created by the Coram Life Education. Coram Life Education is the leading provider of health, wellbeing and drugs education.
If you wish to discuss any part of the PSHE Curriculum then please do not hesitate to contact Mrs E Gould via the school office office@lmpsdorset.co.uk
LMPS supported Children in Need 2024. The children were invited to come into school wearing something spotty or yellow or non-uniform for a donation.
We managed to raise an amazing £469.36 for this incredible charity.
Welld done Team LMPS!
Autumn Term 2 PSHE Overview
Dogs Trust Workshops 2024
We were fortunate to have a visit from the Dogs Trust – they are a charity that looks after and rehome dogs. As well as, supporting and teaching owners on the best ways to care for their dogs. They also deliver free workshops to school children educating them on being safe around dogs and how to be a dog’s best friend.
Vicki from the Dogs Trust came into school this week. She led an assembly introducing the children to ‘Sam’, telling us about the important work the charity does and teaching the children how to be safe around dogs. We learnt about the rules of approaching dogs that are not known to us.
We should always:
- Ask the dogs owner first.
- Call the dog and let it approach us.
- Let the dog decide if it wants to stay.
- Stand by the side of the dog and stroke it gently on its shoulder.
Vicki told us what to do if a dog runs up to you. We should never run away as the dog will think you are playing and chase you. Instead, we need to:
Stand still, drop anything in our hands, cross our arms over our chests and look away.
If the dog pushes us over, we need to huddle into a ball like a tortoise and stay still.
All the classes then had a workshop with Vicki. During these workshops we learnt the ABC’s of being a dog’s best friend.
A Show dogs affection in ways that they understand.
B When dogs are busy give them space.
C Give dogs choice in every interaction.
S Know the signals when dogs are unhappy or in distress.
All the children (and teachers!) enjoyed the workshops and learnt some important lessons about caring for dogs. Vicki was very impressed with all our pupils; they all listened very carefully and made some lovely heart-warming promises.
Autumn Term 1 2024 PSHE Overview
Previous Years PSHE Highlights:
'Healthy Me' week June 2023
'Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds'
Healthy Me has been a fantastic week, pupils and children have all enjoyed getting active and focusing on their physical and mental well-being. I would like to thank all the volunteers who gave up their time to come and work with our pupils, your time and support is greatly appreciated. I also want to say thank you to the school staff who have worked tirelessly to create exciting lessons for their classes and make this week such a success.
Thank you
Day 4 Friday 9th June
The final day of Healthy Me week and all the children still have bags of energy. KS1 had an assembly with the AFC Bournemouth Community team and then Years 1 and 2 worked with them on their multi- skills and fitness. Year 3 and 5 had very energetic sessions learning the skills and playing handball whilst Year 2 practised and refined their football skills. Year 4 had a 'Germ Busting Workshop' where they learnt about germs and where they can hide. They got dressed up in PPE and learnt how to wash their hands correctly. They even got to see how effective their hand- washing was using an ultra violet light. The Year 4's were very lucky to be given a Germ Busting goodie bag to go home with.
Day 3 Thursday 8th June
There has been a buzz of physical activity around school today. Year 1 and Reception have been very busy, they woke themselves up first thing with a Martial Arts taster session and then in the afternoon they all had a go at Tri Golf. All the children enjoyed the sessions even is it was a little bit warm in the sunshine. There has been a lovely smell of baking drifting through the corridors of the school as Year 4 were baking their healthy banana and chocolate chip muffins, it was great to see the kitchen in use and all the children using their reading, measuring and cooperation skills to follow the recipes with the help of Mrs Hukin. In Year 5 the children had a basic first aid emergency which started off looking at the bad things that we can choose to put in our bodies and the effects these can have. They also learnt how to respond in an emergency, how to put someone in the recovery position and what is involved with CPR. Year 5 also learn about the benefits of working outside in the fresh air and did some gardening (with plants kindly donated by B & Q Poole). They took these home to say 'Thank you' to someone special in their lives, as we also know that helping others and making others smile is beneficial for our own well-being.
Day 2 Wednesday 7th June
We have had another action packed day for our Healthy Me. KS2 had an assembly with AFC Bournemouth Community Group about healthy lifestyles and the positive impacts of exercise. Then Year 4 and 6 did multi skills sessions with the AFC team. Reception and Year 2 took part in the multi-skills class competition with Mr Noyce, looking to earn a Golden Ticket (for their teacher) and Non-Uniform token (for the class)! All classes will being competing in the competition throughout this week. Year 3 and 6 did a Yoga session with Mrs Creswell (Yogadreads) and Mrs Moreton talked to the Year 5 children about Allergies.
Even the staff are getting involved! Their staff meeting was a team building session, which included a 'friendly' game of rounders where there was some superb athleticism and skill on show. Then they were treated with a surprise visit from the ice cream van.
Day 1 Tuesday 6th June
We have had a great start to our Healthy Me week. Reception had a visit from a local GP to talk to them about going to the Doctors and how handwashing is important to keep us healthy. Years 2, 4 and 6 had a Martial Arts taster session. Year 1 meet the Pony therapy ponies Dizzy and Bella. Year 5, 4 and 3 went through the caving tunnels. We also had a special delivery from TESCO Fleetsbridge who donated a selection of fruit to promote eating healthy.
Last week, all pupils had workshops delivered by Coram Life Education. The workshops covered many areas of the PSHE curriculum in a fun, interactive and informative way. All the children thoroughly enjoyed the workshops, listened attentively and asked sensible questions. The children were also very excited and pleased to meet Harold the giraffe.
On Monday 16th January 2023 Emma Norton from the Dorset Police Road Safety team came into school, to speak to all of our children. The children all took part in an age appropriate assembly with Emma. The aim of the assemblies were to ensure our children understand about road safety and how to keep themselves safe. At LMPS we believe it is important to get outside agencies into school to deliver these safety messages and vital life skills alongside our own PSHE curriculum.
Emma spoke to children about some of the dangers of the road, how to cross roads safely, signs and obstacles that they might come across when using the roads. They all learnt the ‘Green Cross Code’ and where they should cross the road safely.
The children really enjoyed the assemblies, they listened attentively and asked very sensible questions.
On Friday 18th November Lytchett Matravers Primary School supported Children in Need. All the children and staff came into school dressed ‘Spotacularly!’. As always everyone was very generous and we managed to raise £412.07 (£12 was kindly donated by Pre School).
Thank you to everyone for helping us support such a worthy cause.
On Monday 14th November all the children and staff at LMPS supported 'Odd Sock Day' as a launch to Anti-Bullying Week. Everyone came into school wearing odd socks, bright wacky and colourful!
Odd Sock Day is all about understanding and knowing that everyone is different and everyone is equal. It celebrates that we are all unique and special. Wearing odd socks is encouraging everyone to be themselves. We know that sometimes people can be bullied for being different. We are teaching our children that we must understand and respect that everyone has the right to be different.
The theme for this year's anti-bullying week is ‘REACH OUT’. This means that it is important to reach out and ask for help or tell someone if you are unhappy, sad or worried about something.
At LMPS we are making sure that our pupils know who they can go turn if they are hurt, unhappy or worried about anything, there will always be someone for them to talk too.
Throughout, Anti-Bullying week every class will be doing work and activities to raise awareness of what bullying is and how we can stamp it out in our school.
For more information about 'Odd Sock Day' or 'Anti-Bullying week' visit the website
https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2022-reach-out
https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/odd-socks-day
LMPS went crazy for Comic Relief!
Everyone was invited to come into school in non-uniform with crazy hair, hats or wigs to raise money for Comic Relief 2022. There were lots of wacky hairstyles, fun wigs and hilarious hats on show, and we all had a fun Friday. Even the teachers got involved with some crazy headgear on show and the children voted on their favourite. Mrs Hancock won in a landslide victory.
Thank you to everyone who got involved and donated to such a worthy cause. Funny is power, and we all have the power to make a difference.
Children in Need
The children and staff had a great day coming into school dressed in ‘Something Fun!’ – there were outrageous outfits, colourful combinations and spots galore. The Student Voice would like to thank everyone for supporting this worthy cause and helping the school raise an amazing £423.44. We are always so proud of our school and community that come together to support others even in these difficult times.
Odd Sock Day
Odd Sock Day marks the start of Anti-Bullying week and this year it was on Monday 15th November. This year the theme behind the Anti-Bullying week is ‘One Kind Word’
As always staff and children at LMPS got involved and wore odd socks to school.
The idea behind Odd Sock day is to celebrate that ‘everyone is different’ and it’s good to be unique. It’s also a fun and exciting way to start Anti-Bullying week 2021.
There were lots of fun activities going on around school too. We had an Odd Sock treasure hunt for KS1 and in KS2 they did an orienteering course looking for the missing Odd Socks. Year 5 focused on the idea of ‘One Kind Word’ and created a ‘Kind Word Chain’ – all the children loved seeing all the kind words their peers wrote about them. Year 2 wrote some fantastic poems about Anti-Bullying and they look amazing displayed in the windows of their classrooms. Reception have designed and painted their own odd socks which look so bright and colourful hung up in their classroom.
We all agree that this is a great way to promote the Anti-Bullying message at LMPS.