6 Month Programme

Generate whole school debate and excitement about the characters

1: Campaigning for characters

Children or classes chosen to champion each one of the shortlisted characters. Activities could include:

• Assemblies promoting each character that allow children to present their thoughts and ideas
• Children to use persuasive publicity and presentations using the posters displayed around the school
• Include character information in library displays, school newsletters, school Twitter, website, local newsletters
• Children could make films about each character
• At the end of the month or in early June – children to cast their vote and counting takes place 

Prepare for the Empathy Award ceremony

• School planning for Empathy Day award ceremony, roles allocated and planning who in the community they will invite

Community partners/families invited and involved 

Empathy Awards kitbag