PEACEMAKERS
Peacemakers
What are Peacemakers responsible for at Holy Family?
- Being an ambassador for Holy Family
- Help to resolve conflict in the playground using their Restorative Training
- Supporting children to solve disagreements during lunchtimes and playtimes using restorative questioning
- Peacemakers have good listening skills and are always ready to help
What is the job of a Peacemaker?
- Playing with a difference
- To set an example of good manners
- To make sure no one feels left out
- To support the adults at playtimes
- To help children play safely
- To teach younger children new games
- To encourage children to join in new games and to have fun
'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.'
Peace Pole
Our Peacemakers play an important role in helping to make our playground a happy and safe place for everyone. They have been busy planting around our Peace Pole, which stands as a symbol of friendship and kindness. The Peace Pole is a special safe space where pupils can go if they are feeling lonely or in need of a friend. Our kind and caring Peacemakers are always ready to listen, help resolve conflicts, and encourage everyone to make good choices so that playtimes are fun and peaceful for all. As St. Francis of Assisi said,
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.”
Rememberance Day
Our Peacemakers played a thoughtful and respectful role in supporting Remembrance Day. They helped by selling poppies, creating a beautiful Remembrance Tree filled with names and memories of family members from our school community who bravely served in the war. To help everyone understand the importance of this day, they also led a special assembly to raise awareness and encourage reflection. Through their actions, they reminded us all of the importance of peace, gratitude, and remembrance. As we reflect, we remember the words:
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13)
World Mental Health Day -Tea & talk
For World Mental Health Day, our Peacemakers organised a thoughtful ‘Tea and Talk’ session to help raise awareness about the importance of looking after our mental health. Classes were encouraged to wear yellow as a symbol of hope and positivity, and enjoyed some quiet time together, sharing cakes and having kind, supportive conversations. It was a lovely way to remind everyone that it's okay to talk and that we all need to care for our minds as well as our hearts. As the Bible reminds us,
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
Buddies
At the start of the academic year, each of our Peacemakers is buddied up with a Reception child to help them feel welcome and supported as they begin their school journey. Throughout the year, the Peacemakers regularly meet with their buddies, building strong friendships and offering gentle guidance. They also support the younger children by walking with them to church, showing kindness, patience, and care. These special relationships help create a strong sense of community across the school. As the Bible says,
“Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Corinthians 16:14)
