Enrichment
Personal Development of Pupils at ELPS
At East Lane Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering the personal development of every pupil. Our aim is to nurture well-rounded individuals who are confident, resilient, and ready for future challenges.
Assembly Themes
| Week | Week Beginning | Theme |
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| 1 | Monday, 2nd September 2024 | Welcome Back and Daily Routines |
| 2 | Monday, 9th September 2024 | Welcome Back and Daily Routines |
| 3 | Monday, 16th September 2024 | PANTS Rule (Safeguarding) |
| 4 | Monday, 23rd September 2024 | British Values: Democracy and Votes for School Council |
| 5 | Monday, 30th September 2024 | Healthy Relationships: What is a Good Friend? |
| 6 | Monday, 7th October 2024 | Mutual Respect and Tolerance – Black History Month |
| 7 | Monday, 14th October 2024 | Celebration of Achievement |
| Half-Term Break | Monday, 21st October – Friday, 25th October 2024 |
| 8 | Monday, 28th October 2024 | Internet Safety – Online Presence |
| 9 | Monday, 4th November 2024 | Promoting Good Mental Health |
| 10 | Monday, 11th November 2024 | British Values: Individual Liberty and Armistice Day |
| 11 | Monday, 18th November 2024 | KS1: Road Safety and Risks Outside of School |
| 12 | Monday, 25th November 2024 | British Values: Protected Characteristics |
| 13 | Monday, 2nd December 2024 | Mindfulness |
| 14 | Monday, 9th December 2024 | Healthy Lifestyles: Walk to School Week |
| 15 | Monday, 16th December 2024 | Celebration of Achievement |
| Christmas Break | Wednesday, 18th December 2024 – Friday, 3rd January 2025 |
| 16 | Monday, 6th January 2025 | Welcome Back and Daily Routines |
| 17 | Monday, 13th January 2025 | Winter Challenge Celebration |
| 18 | Monday, 20th January 2025 | PANTS Rule (Safeguarding) |
| 19 | Monday, 27th January 2025 | British Values: Tolerance of Different Faiths |
| 20 | Monday, 3rd February 2025 | Academic Resilience and Growth Mindset |
| 21 | Monday, 10th February 2025 | Safer Internet Day |
| Half-Term Break | Monday, 17th February – Friday, 21st February 2025 |
| 22 | Monday, 24th February 2025 | Unity in the Fight for Freedom |
| 23 | Monday, 3rd March 2025 | Book Week: World Book Day |
| 24 | Monday, 10th March 2025 | Online Safety: Social Media, Gaming and Cyber Bullying |
| 25 | Monday, 17th March 2025 | Science Week |
| 26 | Monday, 24th March 2025 | Online Safety: Misinformation |
| 27 | Monday, 31st March 2025 | Celebration of Achievement |
| Easter Break | Monday, 7th April – Monday, 21st April 2025 |
| 28 | Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 | Welcome Back and Daily Routines |
| 29 | Monday, 28th April 2025 | Spring Challenge Celebration |
| 30 | Monday, 5th May 2025 | Climate Change and Biodiversity |
| 31 | Monday, 12th May 2025 | Recycling and Minimising Waste |
| 32 | Monday, 19th May 2025 | Mental Health Awareness |
| Half-Term Break | Monday, 26th May – Friday, 30th May 2025 |
| 33 | Monday, 2nd June 2025 | British Values: Rule of Law |
| 34 | Monday, 9th June 2025 | Budgeting and Looking at our Money |
| 35 | Monday, 16th June 2025 | Citizenship: Contributing to your Local Community |
| 36 | Monday, 23rd June 2025 | Careers and Employability |
| 37 | Monday, 30th June 2025 | Maths Enterprise Week |
| 38 | Monday, 7th July 2025 | Honesty and Integrity |
| 39 | Monday, 14th July 2025 | Annual Reflection and Celebration |
| 40 | Monday, 21st July 2025 |
SUMMER BREAK
Days and Events for Pupil Participation
| Day/Event | Date | What to wear? | Collection |
| Jeans for Genes | Friday 20th September | Non-uniform day – wearing jeans | Charity collection £1 |
| Children in Need | Friday 15th November | Non-uniform day | Charity collection £1 |
| Christmas Jumper Day | Friday 13th December | Non-uniform day – Christmas jumpers | Charity collection £1 |
| International Day | Friday 7th February | Non-uniform day – international dress | None |
| World Book Day | Thursday 6th March | Non-uniform day – story characters | None |
| Wear a Hat Day | Friday 28th March | A hat | Charity collection £1 |
| Sports Day | Friday 11th July | Non-uniform day – sports clothes | None |
Special Weeks to Celebrate
| Name of Week | Week Beginning |
| Anti-Bullying Week | 18th November 2024 |
| Children’s Mental Health Week | 3rd February 2025 |
| Neurodiversity Celebration Week | 17th March 2025 |
| Learning Disability Week | 5th May 2025 |
| Refugee Week | 16th June 2025 |
These themes focus on:
Building Self-Confidence and Responsibility
Pupils are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and engage in leadership roles, such as the School Council and House Captains, to build responsibility.
Promoting Positive Relationships
We teach respect, kindness, and empathy, encouraging collaboration and conflict resolution skills among pupils.
Encouraging a Growth Mindset
We inspire pupils to embrace challenges and learn from mistakes, fostering a love of learning and perseverance.
Supporting Wellbeing and Mental Health
We offer guidance and support to ensure pupils’ emotional needs are met, helping them manage their emotions and build resilience.
Cultivating Responsibility for the Environment
Through initiatives like Eco Warriors, pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for the environment and understand the impact of their actions.
Broadening Horizons
Extra-curricular activities and trips provide pupils with the chance to explore new interests, develop skills, and build confidence.
