Year 10 BSBS

 Be Smart, Be Safe

On Friday the 13th of March all students in year 10 stepped out of their normal classrooms to take part in a series of PSHE and RSE workshops as part of Winston’s annual Be Smart, Be Safe day. This is an incredibly valuable experience providing students an opportunity to learn life skills and learn advice that will carry them through to adulthood.
Sessions included Street First Aid, where pupils were challenged to consider what they would do if they came across an unresponsive person. Using CPR manikins, they were able to practice a range of skills including clearing somebody’s airway and putting them into a recovery position.

They also took part in RSE workshops which highlighted the importance of and law surrounding consent. All students were also asked to consider the impact of media on relationships.

Representatives from Chelsea came to deliver a workshop on Allies and Cultures, challenging students to consider preconceptions and judgments they may make about others different to them.

Some students were given time to explore their future pathways. Time was dedicated to allowing them to research post 16 options and begin to consider which institutions they may apply to next year, and for which courses.

Below are some comments from the students themselves:

“Today was very informative and enjoyable. We were taught information that we would not be told in a regular day.”

“I found the G.A.V workshop so incredible as it was very encouraging, empowering, and really helpful for us girls.”

“I think it was very engaging and I think the first aid session was very useful.”

We would like to give another big thank you to all the volunteers who gave up their time to support us on this day.

Mrs L Harnett

Head of Winston Extra and PSHE