A visitor from the NSPCC popped into school this morning to deliver a short presentation to both classes. In P4-7 Olivia and Jak were asked to demonstrate the ‘Sack of Worries,’ where Olivia put a plastic brick in the sack for each worry that the pupils were able to come up with (bullying, bereavement, feeling lonely, abuse…). Putting his great acting skills to use, Jak was totally weighed down by the sack and the pupils understood that this is how someone with lots of worries can feel.

They were encouraged to follow the NSPCC motto ‘Speak Out, Stay Safe’ and discussed who they could talk to if they ever felt worried, including Childline.

Primary 6 and 7 pupils then participated in a short workshop, further learning how to stay safe.