Article by Rebecca Bollands, Deputy Head, Howes Primary School. The project started as an education project involving five Coventry primary schools and a Noh theatre group “Between the Stones”. The school communities learnt about the links between Coventry and Hiroshima … Continue reading →
A School of Sanctuary is a school that is committed to being a safe and welcoming place for all, especially those seeking sanctuary. This could be people whose lives were in danger in their own country, who have troubles at … Continue reading →
The following is a Peace Charter produced by the pupils Cardinal Newman Catholic School. Other schools could produce their own charters.
Show Racism the Red Card Competitions encourage young people from schools and other educational settings to produce creative work with an original anti-racism theme. In England, Wales and Scotland a competition is held annually and thousands of young people participate. … Continue reading →
Coventry Cathedral offers a host of free and paid-for teacher resources including: How does peace and reconciliation link to my school curriculum? Managing Difficult Conversations Teacher’s Blitz Pack Reimagined Remembrance Assembly Overview of Coventry Cathedral Primary Peace and Reconciliation Programme of Study For the … Continue reading →
Every year since 2018, Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation, Coventry Cathedral, SACRE and the United Nations Association Coventry Branch have invited children aged 16 or less on 30 November who live or go to school in Coventry or Warwickshire to submit … Continue reading →
Following the analysis of the comments made by delegates during the very successful Young People’s Conference on Peace and Reconciliation, the Lord Mayor’s Committee has decided to organise a new Peace Award scheme. Initially it will be offered to schools … Continue reading →
Coventry Children’s Song for Peace and Reconciliation is an annual competition that was first held in 2019. It is organised by Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation, Coventry Music Hub, Coventry Cathedral and SACRE. More information at https://covpeacesong.uk/
Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity They provide educational workshops, training sessions, multimedia packages, and a whole host of other resources, all with the purpose of tackling racism in society. Established in January 1996, … Continue reading →
Constitution of Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee For Peace And Reconciliation AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation aims to promote peace and reconciliation in the world by: Building on the reputation of Coventry as a … Continue reading →