Friday 13th February
6C Day – Celebrating Our School Values in Action
On Tuesday, our KS2 children enjoyed a truly memorable 6C Day, spending the day off timetable to celebrate and explore our 6C’s: Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Collaboration and Commitment. The focus of the day was to give children meaningful, hands-on experiences that brought each of the 6C’s to life in exciting and engaging ways.
The day began with a whole key stage introduction, where the children were reminded why the 6C’s are such an important part of our school community and how they help us grow not only as learners, but as individuals. Throughout the day, the children worked collaboratively with children from different year groups, which created a wonderful sense of community across KS2. It was fantastic to see the older children supporting younger ones, new friendships forming and everyone embracing the opportunity to work with different peers.
In Communication, children explored communication through prayer, reflecting on the different ways we express ourselves. This session encouraged thoughtful discussion and quiet reflection. A special thank you to Sister Noella for leading this workshop; your support and generosity in giving your time were hugely appreciated and helped make the session so meaningful.
The Creativity workshop saw children designing and modelling outfits in a lively Newspaper Fashion Show. Working in teams, children planned, constructed and showcased their imaginative creations. The confidence and originality on display were wonderful to see, and there was plenty of laughter and applause as each group took to the catwalk.
During Critical Thinking, children tackled a range of Crystal Maze-style puzzles and challenges of varying difficulty. These tasks required logic, resilience and teamwork. Children had to think carefully, adapt their strategies and persevere, demonstrating fantastic problem-solving skills throughout.
In Curiosity, children explored “AI and the Future,” linking their learning to Safer Internet Day. This workshop sparked thoughtful conversations about how artificial intelligence is shaping our world, as well as the responsibilities that come with using technology safely and wisely. The children asked insightful questions and showed genuine interest in the topic.
The Collaboration session brought the school alive with music, as the children worked together to create a musical performance using boomwhackers. This required excellent timing and concentration, as each child had to play their note at exactly the right moment. Listening carefully and working as a team were essential to ensure the performance flowed smoothly. The final pieces were impressive, clearly demonstrating the power of collaboration.
Finally, Commitment was put to the test in a thrilling Science Crime Scene Investigation. Children examined the scene carefully, tested for fingerprints, analysed clues and narrowed down the suspects to decide who had stolen the skeleton’s head and arm! The activity required patience, focus and determination, with children showing great perseverance as they worked methodically to solve the mystery.
The feedback from the children has been overwhelmingly positive. Many spoke about how much they enjoyed working with different year groups and trying something new. I am sure many of them have already come home to tell you all about the different sessions! Below are just a few photos capturing the excitement and engagement from the day.
A huge thank you to all the staff for their time, effort and creativity in planning and delivering such inspiring workshops. It truly was an incredible celebration of our 6C’s, with our pupils showcasing these skills in action from start to finish.
