Mutual Respect and Tolerance
Mutual respect and tolerance is where we learn to treat others as we wish to be treated. We also learn how to be part of our school and wider community. To do this, children are supported in managing their feelings and behaviour which helps them to form appropriate relationships with their peers and adults. It is our job to help children to appreciate and respect their own culture and the culture of others.
We can help them to explore similarities and differences between themselves and others; among families, faiths, communities, cultures and traditions; and to share and discuss practices, celebrations and experiences.
Adults in our school lead by example and are strong and positive role models for our children. Being a role model isn’t quite enough. Remember the old Confucian proverb: “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” Children need to have opportunities to practice tolerance and to challenge stereotypes and this is explored through our work in school.