Knowing Me, Knowing You |
Tackling Bullying & Respecting Difference
Knowing Me, Knowing You
An inspirational show that combats bullying by promoting respect and understanding whilst encouraging young people to celebrate differences.
Suitable for:
Ages 8-12 (School Years 4-8)
Key Stages 2 & 3
Knowing Me, Knowing You uses drama and song to explore the dilemmas faced by a pupil who does not fit in with the crowd and is excluded for being different. The show examines how victims of bullying feel and the reasons why people might bully others.
Tackling different forms of bullying and addressing the increasingly problematic issue of Cyber-bullying, Knowing Me, Knowing You is an upbeat and impactful way to open the discussion about bullying.
The project champions the need to accept each other and embrace our differences, regardless of race, colour, religion, size or sexuality.
Overview
In true Chain Reaction style, drama, song and parody are used in this 35 minute performance to explore the dilemma faced by a young girl called Nicky who finds herself being picked on by school bully Sarah Spiteful and her sheep-like gang. The rise and inevitable fall of Ms. Spiteful teaches us that life’s winners are those who accept people for who they are and that the bully never comes out on top.
The underlying message is acceptance, teaching young people that our differences aren’t a reason to bully but an opportunity to learn more and create new friendships.
Logistics
Format: Performance / Workshop / Hot Seating
For: Juniors / Secondary (ages 8 - 12 / years 4 - 8)
Run time: 45 minutes (inc. 10 minute hot-seating)
Are there any accompanying resources? Yes – you’ll get a free hard and digital copy of the Knowing Me Knowing You Teachers’ Resource Pack including further information, ideas for lesson plans and more.
You can also book an optional one hour interactive drama workshop for up to 60 pupils. Just get in touch for costs and to find out more.
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What school work does it link to?
PSHE (Personal, Social & Health Education)
The Prevent Duty
SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural)
Values Based Education
Citizenship Curriculum
Knowing Me, Knowing You teaches young people…
How it feels to be bullied and the effect of bullying on other people’s lives
About the various types of bullying (physical, verbal, emotional, cyber)
How religious and cultural differences should not be seen as a reason to segregate people
Some of the reasons why people might bully and how a bully might feel
The importance of telling someone you trust if you are being bullied
How to support other people that are being bullied
That there are many people they can talk to about bullying (i.e. parents, teachers, siblings, friends, confidential advice lines such as ChildLine)
The need to accept everyone for who they are if we are to progress in life
That they have the power to make the world a happier place
What people are saying about this show:
"High level of acting, very clear messages about bullying, entertaining whilst very informative, very educational. Thank you for an excellent performance which the children and adults thoroughly enjoyed. Look forward to seeing you again."
– Headteacher, Dunningford Primary School, London Borough of Havering
“I learnt that if you bully somebody physically, the wounds can heal but if you bully with words it can have an effect forever.”
– Pupil, St. Joseph’s RC Junior School, London Borough of Waltham Forest
“Well done Chain Reaction for making Newham a better place by stopping bullying!”
— Pupil, William Davis Primary School, London Borough of Newham
“Your performances are exceptional – professional, friendly and thought provoking”
— Teacher, Brampton Manor Academy Secondary School, London Borough of Newham
Book this show.
If you’re interested in booking this show, or you’d like to find out more about it, drop us a line here and we’ll be in touch.
Alternatively, you can always pick up the phone, we’d love to hear from you…
Tel: (020) 8981 9527