There is still time to join the Mayor of Sutton Coldfield channel. He is inviting junior and infant schools in the Royal Town to Promote Community Involvement and Safety in and around schools
Schools play an integral role in every community, and since children eventually grow up to become members of those same communities, it is crucial that children understand the importance of establishing good and harmonious relationships with their surrounding communities.
A connected school community of students, teachers, leaders, parents and local residents have a real opportunity to learn from each other, together in a collaborative environment, inside and outside the classroom.
Every year, the Mayor has the opportunity to come up with a different challenge, designed to engage with young people and the wider community. Through the Mayor’s Challenge scheme, Councillor Tony Briggs would like schools and their local community to join forces to promote community involvement and safety by providing funding of £700 to carry out a project or exercise that creates community cohesion, while broadening children’s education.
Examples of recent community involvement with schools in Sutton Coldfield include:
– Litter picking activities with local residents;
– inter-generational events and programmes with local care homes
– working with parents and residents to raise awareness of the importance of safe parking outside schools.
The Mayor said: “The wider community can be a useful asset in the provision of extracurricular learning and individuals and local community groups can be a valuable resource for learning. I look forward to hearing what exciting plans schools and their local community come with up with.”
To apply for the 2023/24 Mayor’s Challenge, each primary school should complete the application form they receive in the post or via email, setting out their ideas about how they would use their £700.
Deadline for all applications is Friday 17th November 2023 with grants being awarded in early January 2024.
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