Citizens

How We Help Pupils Become Active Citizens, Developing Resilience and Character

At Gravel Hill, pupils grow into confident, responsible, community‑minded young citizens. Through a rich programme of experiences, leadership opportunities, and curriculum‑linked activities, children learn to work collaboratively, think independently, contribute positively, and develop resilience in a range of situations.

Early Years Foundation Stage

Nursery

Nursery Rhyme Week – performing to an audience
Christmas productions
Nursery Graduation
Themed Stay & Play sessions (x3)

Reception

Nursery Rhyme Week – performing to an audience
Christmas productions
Themed Stay & Play sessions (x3)

Key Stage 1 & Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 1–4)

Year 1

Family Golden Time – Christmas Crafts

Year 2

Family Golden Time – Christmas Crafts
Family Golden Time – The History of the School

Year 3

Family Golden Time – Music Making
Walkability – road‑safety training for all Year 3 pupils
SWAC – Paper recycling project

Year 4

Family Golden Time – Building a buggy (DT)
SACRE Art workshop

Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6)

Year 5

Family Golden Time – Coding with Microbits (IT)
Eco Council
Active Champions
Hall Helpers
Marble Monitors
Money Matters workshop

Year 6

Family Golden Time – Enterprise Week/Day
Come Dine With Y6 – designing and delivering a three‑course meal
Pupil Governors
Eco Council
Active Champions
Y6 Leavers’ Production
TfL workshop
Money Matters workshop

Whole‑School Community, Leadership & Character Opportunities

Fundraising and Community Engagement

Whole‑school fundraising projects
Storytelling Week
Children in Need
Comic Relief / Sports Relief
Enterprise Week, including pupils donating a proportion of profits to a local charity they choose

Whole‑School Events & Challenges

World Book Day celebrations, including visits from authors
International Week celebrating cultural diversity (traditional dress day and pupil‑designed menu)
Walk to School Week – class participation count