Year 6 Learn the Power of Respect with The Karate Kid: Legends

Year 6 Learn the Power of Respect with The Karate Kid: Legends

 

This week, Year 6 enjoyed an exciting trip to the cinema to watch The Karate Kid: Legends — and it couldn’t have come at a better time, as it linked perfectly with Anti-Bullying Week.

The film follows a young student learning martial arts not just to defend himself, but to find confidence, self-control and respect for others. These powerful themes sparked brilliant discussions back at school about what it really means to stand up to bullying in a positive way.

Year 6 reflected on how kindness, empathy and courage can make a difference — both in the dojo and in the classroom. We talked about how, just like the characters in the film, we all have the strength to make good choices and support others who might be struggling.

'Just Joshing' Anti-Bullying Production

Today, Years 2-6 were visited by Firehorse productions, who put on a spectacular anti-bullying performance with a very important message. A young girl named Josh was unfortunately experiencing a case of bullying at school from former friends Jack and Dotty. Josh showed how she dealt with the bullying and explained how it had impacted her, from her school work to her general happiness. She reiterated that although the phrase 'sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me' exists, quite often words can be extremely hurtful.

The whole audience empathised with poor Josh and quickly formed a dislike for the bully in the performance, Jack. In Broadford school we pride ourselves on being 'kind and polite' to everyone we meet and the show reminded us of the importance of this value.

Courtney Simpson remarked on how the performance made her sad as she dread to think that a person would be made to feel the way that Josh did. A very thoughtful comment Courtney.