John Logie Baird Primary School pupils open day in pictures

John Logie Baird Primary School’s pupils displayed all they had learned during their six-week project examining equality and diversity during an open day for parents and carers on Friday, March 22.

Children explored a variety of topics from homelessness, to racism, to homophobia, to global festivals and food.

Mrs MacMillan was one of the main spearheads of the project and taught the primary 5/4 class about different cultures.

She said: “The children have been learning about festivals from all around the world and we’ve been learning about inclusion as well.

“We have such a vast community and its important they understand the differences but also know that we’re all in this world together.”

Principal teacher Mrs Jones added: “We started looking at world religions and comparing them.

“We also looked at vocabulary associated with equality and social justice – particularly the word discrimination.”

Each class took on a different subject that taught them about a facet of justice and equality.

The children in the nursery took part by learning about different cultures and festivals.

Nursery teacher Mrs McCrossan said: “We’re exploring a culture of festivals and colour and brightness - the children are really really loving it.”

In the Learning Centre, pupils looked into inclusion and explored the topic through a number of stories.

Mrs Nathani, from JLB's Learning Centre, said: “We’ve been focusing on equality and diversity and we’re learning about differences and celebrating these differences.

“We’re building that feeling of empathy and how to put that out into the world.”

Lower school pupils learned about homelessness, wants and needs, and their own rights.

Primary 2/1 teacher Miss Robertson said: “We looked at needs and wants and we linked them to children’s rights.

“We started thinking about homelessness and we thought about how we’d feel if we had to face homelessness and what we would need.

“It’s important that they realise what their rights are and are aware of people who are less fortunate.

“The children have been incredibly empathetic and so caring.”

The Primary 2/1 pupils are now fundraising for homeless charity Shelter by giving up one of their wants for four days.

Head teacher Mrs Randall was proud to see the children invested in their topics and showing off all they had learned to their parents and carers.

She said: “All of the learning means the children are in a very good position to make sure they share their knowledge with the community in Helensburgh.

“Our parents have absolutely loved it today and they have also learned, themselves.”

On Thursday, March 28, pupils will share their knowledge with the wider Helensburgh community as they take to Colquhoun Square for an 'equalities march' where they will parade with crafted signs promoting inclusion and social justice.