UN Pitching Peace Youth Music Challenge
United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs is running the Pitching Peace Youth Music Challenge which invites young people to express their passion for peace through music. It is part of the Youth4Disarmament Initiative. With financial support from the Ministry of Foreign … Continue reading →
Coventry Peace Orchard Peace Picnic 2022
Coventry Peace Orchard Peace Picnic will be held from 12:30 on 10 June 2022 in Coventry Peace Orchard, Coundon Hall Park, Tamworth Rd, Keresley End, Coventry CV7 8NJ Heather Davison, Chair Coventry Peace Orchard, invites schools and individuals to bring something … Continue reading →
School as a Place of Healing
This online event for school staff will be held on 12 May by Schools of Sanctuary ahead of Refugee Week 2022. Children and young people seeking sanctuary often experience various events that can negatively impact on their wellbeing and happiness, … Continue reading →
Peace at the heart
At 16:00 on 11 May 2022, the Peace Education team from Quakers in Britain will hold an online event to launch the report Peace at the heart: A relational approach to education in British schools You will hear from educators … Continue reading →
The case for peace education
Quakers believe education is a key part of building peace. On this page they draw on case studies and evidence to demonstrate the case for integrating peace education into British schools. It includes six short films to showcase peace education … Continue reading →
Peace Education Report and Videos
The Quakers have written a new Peace Education report – ‘Peace at the heart’ and they have made some great films about peace education in schools The launch event is taking place online 11 May 4-5.30pm. They have made a … Continue reading →
What is Peer Mediation?
Peer Mediation enables children to help to manage conflicts and disagreements between children in the same age-group. Peer Mediators need training to help them develop the skills needed to support children to find ways of resolving their differences between themselves. … Continue reading →
Experience Easter
Throughout April the ICON Team will work with schools to journey along the Easter story through story, activities, and reflection. Covering six aspects of the Easter story they will travel through our spaces and create a unique insight into the final days … Continue reading →
KISS OR BITE? A THEATRICAL EXPLORATION OF SIR JACOB EPSTEIN’S JACOB AND THE ANGEL
Throughout March, April and May the ICONS Team will offer the chance to have up close and personal access to the incredible statues of Sir Jacob Epstein (on loan from the Tate) and create devised physical theatre work – based around the … Continue reading →
82% reduction on Peer Mediator Training before 30 March
Peacemakers is offering a reduction of 82% on the price of its Peer Mediation Plus programme until 30 March 2022. For more information about Peer Mediation see our article What is Peace Mediation? Peer Mediation Plus includes: Pupil Workshop – An … Continue reading →
Free Junior Peacemaker Workshops
Peacemakers are offering free one day workshops to schools who have not benefited from one before. They ask for a voluntary donation towards the costs once the workshop is complete. These one day workshops for Years 4, 5 or 6 … Continue reading →
ICON Schools
International Cross of Nails Schools (ICONS) is a growing network of schools around the world that have recognised the opportunity for introducing principles of peace, forgiveness, conflict transformation and reconciliation into their school communities. ICONS are managed by Coventry Cathedral. … Continue reading →
Peer Mediation Training
Peacemakers offer support and training to build a peer mediation service in your school. Children are trained as mediators to help resolve conflicts on the playground. Peer Mediators Peer mediators are usually Yr 5 or 6 pupils who are trained … Continue reading →
3-day Restorative Practitioner training course
Peacemakers are offering a 3-day online Restorative Practitioner training course primarily for people working in education, but also be suitable for social care, health and community settings. It will equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to use a formal … Continue reading →
Climate Change Challenge
The British Council’s free Climate Change Challenge is designed to support teachers of children aged 7 to 19 to become aware of the issues around climate change. There are 20 challenges and they can be used either with or without … Continue reading →
Coventry City of Languages
Coventry City of Languages is a transformative Community Action Group that started in 2020. What started as a conversation between two teachers quickly grew to encompass members from throughout the Coventry area. Together with our allies and partners, Coventry City … Continue reading →
International School Award 2021
International School Award 2021 award ceremony was held at Alderman’s Green primary school in Coventry, taking place during Coventry UK City of Culture and International Education Week. The successful event was also held virtually to include schools who could not … Continue reading →
Junior Peacemakers Workshop Guide
You can deliver your own Junior Peacemakers Workshop using this guide. Choose a theme such as Climate Justice, Refugee & Asylum Seekers, WW1, Anti-Bullying, and then use the resources to plan an off-timetable day. The themes are linked to the … Continue reading →
RESTORE Pilot Course for Primary Schools
This term Jackie Zammit, Director of Programmes at PeaceMakers have piloted a RESTORE course with two Year 5 classes in 2 schools. RESTORE is a framework developed by a group of restorative practitioners during lockdown which is being well used … Continue reading →
Positive Peace Groups
Over the past 4 years, PeaceMakers have been working with small groups of young people aged 13-16 in secondary schools, identified as at risk of exclusion because of conflict or violence or behaviour in school. They have worked with a … Continue reading →
Peer Mediation & Junior Peacemaker Workshops
The following describes workshops run by PeaceMakers recently. Being back in schools, working with so many new children has been an extra-special privilege and a delight this year. We’ve noticed the challenges facing children and schools after such a difficult … Continue reading →
Coventry Lord Mayor Wants Pupils’ Ideas for Promoting Peace and Reconciliation in Coventry
The Lord Mayor of Coventry, Councillor John McNicholas, and Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Kevin Maton, invite all Coventry pupils to tell them what you want to see in the forthcoming Plan for Coventry to promote peace and reconciliation. These ideas … Continue reading →
Peacemakers 2022 Bursary Offers and Training Dates
Peacemakers are offering £600 off the full cost (£1,600) of one Peacemakers courses. So two schools will have the opportunity to pay £1,000 for an eight week course. 3 free Junior Peacemakers workshops for three schools. £400 off the full cost of Peer Mediation training (£1,200) so a school … Continue reading →
Peacemakers
Peacemakers in Birmingham have been exploring many ways of educating for peace for 30 years, working with schools, pupil referral units, school consortia, local authorities, clubs, parks, committees, teams, collectives and groups of people regardless of age or anything else. … Continue reading →
International Young People’s Peace Essay Competition
Coventry United Nations Association invites Coventry school children to submit an essay to the International Young People’s Peace Essay Competition 2021. There will be cash prizes and certificates for the winners. The closing date is 31 October 2021. For the … Continue reading →
Free United Nations Charter Poster
This poster contains the full text of the UN Charter with the UN logo embedded within the text. A0 size (118.9cm x 84.1cm) and printed professionally in high-resolution on silk-finish paper. Produced by United Nations Association UK. Free delivery within … Continue reading →
Virtual Peace Building
The virtual Peace Building is a dedicated online space where everyone can learn about peace, and what it means for us and for our world. It has been developed by the team that is planning to build the London Peace … Continue reading →
Earlsdon School’s Peace Award Celebrated by Coventry Observer
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Continue reading →Blue Coat School Makes News by Receiving Coventry Peace Award
Coventry Observer carried a front page photograph and story on 8 July about an event at Blue Coat School, Coventry, when the Lord Mayor presented the school with a Coventry Peace Award Certificate. On behalf of Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee … Continue reading →
Seva School granted Coventry Peace Award
The students of Seva School have worked extensively on interfaith dialogue to promote peaceful understanding of other religions, and their efforts were rewarded in July when the Lord Mayor come to present the Coventry Peace Award Certificate. The Award is … Continue reading →
Peace Award Window Clings
Peace Award Window Clings are a great way to show your children and guests that your school has been awarded Coventry Peace Award. They are 30cm wide and 21cm deep. Once the backing has been peeled off, either side will … Continue reading →
Videos from The Possibilities of Peace Education: Evidence and Opportunities Conference
These videos were shown at the Possibilities of Peace Education: Evidence and Opportunities Conference in May.
Continue reading →Funding for international school partnerships 2021
Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning is a project run by the British Council that can help you find an international partner school so you can explore the big issues that shape our world together, with free support, training and resource … Continue reading →
Making the case for peace education – video
In this video, Quaker Council for European Affairs looks at why peace education has to be a priority.
Continue reading →What needs to be done to make peace education a priority?
In this video Quaker Council for European Affairs looks at what needs to be done to make peace education a priority. It was made to accompany the big peace education conference they organised together with Quakers in Britain.
Continue reading →What is peace education? – Video
In this video from Quaker Council for European Affairs we hear from experts of peace education who tell us their definition of peace education.
Continue reading →School Twinning Survey
Forming partnerships between schools, usually called School Twinning, is a good way to promote peaceful relations with people from different cultures, religions or countries. The United Nations Association Coventry Branch is conducting a survey to find out what experience teachers … Continue reading →
Rotary Club School Peace Garden Competition
The Heart of England Rotary Clubs are running a competition for schools to design a Peace Garden and win a Peace Pole. The planting of Peace Poles was started in Japan as a grassroots project in 1976. They are an … Continue reading →
Peace Poles
The planting of Peace Poles was started in Japan as a grassroots project in 1976. They are an internationally recognised symbol for peace and it is estimated that there are now over 250,000 Peace Poles across the globe. Peace Poles … Continue reading →
Open Space – Online meetings to join teaching colleagues in down-time
Looking for a space in the noise being created by the pandemic right now? Then come and join us for some down-time with colleagues working in schools. Open spaces run by PeaceMakers offer an opportunity for a chat or some … Continue reading →
Earlsdon Primary School
Earlsdon Primary School was granted Coventry Peace Award on 3 December 2020, the first school to receive the Award. Their Action Plan and Evidence both written and visual are shown below as examples of what the Award Team are looking … Continue reading →
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The following offer CPD for teachers that can be relevant to promoting peace and much of which is currently available via teleconference. City of Sanctuary initiative. Contact Leanne Cameron, Leanne.Cameron@coventry.gov.uk Birmingham Educational Partnership: https://bep.education/events/ Solihull education improvement service: https://www.solgrid.org.uk/education/education-improvement/training-and-cpd/ TT Education: … Continue reading →
Ethnic Minority Achievement Service (EMAS)
Ethnic Minority Achievement Service (EMAS) is a renowned provider of specialist staff, support and advice in respect of young people from a minority ethnic heritage living in Coventry. The service employs over 100 specialist staff speaking in excess of 70 … Continue reading →
Schools of Sanctuary
A School of Sanctuary is a school that is committed to being a safe and welcoming place for all, especially those seeking sanctuary. This could be people whose lives were in danger in their own country, who have troubles at … Continue reading →
United Nations Peace Presentation
A presentation designed for secondary schools. Includes an introduction to the United Nations and information about how the UN promotes peace. Produced by United Nations Association Coventry Branch. United Nations Peace Presentation from Philip Brown
Continue reading →Peace and Conflict Word Searches
United Nations Association Coventry Branch offers this set of 10 word searches on peace and conflict in order to stimulate thought and discussion on what are the causes of conflict and how people can find peace. Download here
Continue reading →Coventry Peace Wall
Coventry Peace Wall is a virtual space where you can exhibit your photo, drawing or other artwork you have created to celebrate Peace or Reconciliation. We will be offering prizes for the best three images from primary school students, and … Continue reading →
Coventry & Warwickshire Children’s Peace Poem
Children who live or go to school in Coventry or Warwickshire are invited to write a peace poem on this year’s theme of Neighbourliness. The deadline for submissions is 30 November and authors must be under 16 on that date. … Continue reading →
Coventry City Centre Peace Trail
Coventry City Centre Peace Trail is a guide to a walking tour of 30 sites associated with peace in conveniently located within Coventry city centre and describes each of them. It begins with the ruins of St. Michael’s cathedral, blitzed … Continue reading →
Use the Discussion Forum
The Discussion page on this site allows people to share ideas for activities they have done or want to do towards their Peace Award. This is also a good place to manage cooperation between schools or institutions. You will need … Continue reading →
Dates Changed for Submission of Evidence
Due to the lockdown over the summer we realise that the dates we originally planned dates for the submission of evidence are no longer realistic. We have therefore changed the date for the awarding of evidence. Please see here for … Continue reading →
Schools Enrolled in Coventry Peace Award
The schools that have enrolled in Coventry Peace Award are listed below. If you are a teacher, please check that your school is enrolled and if not please visit https://coventrypeaceaward.uk/register/ All Saints CofE Primary School Blue coat school Coventry Cardinal … Continue reading →
Peace Calendar
This calendar, which shows annual days and events related to peace and reconciliation, was produced by Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation for those engaged in working towards the Coventry Peace Award. Click an event to see links … Continue reading →
Restorative Justice
The lead for the new Coventry Restorative Justice (RJ) service, Claire Elwell, is keen to engage with schools to offer RJ for issues within schools such as bullying, and also, to recruit RJ Ambassadors who, working with the Coventry RJ … Continue reading →
Show Racism the Red Card
Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity. They provide educational workshops, training sessions, multimedia packages, and a whole host of other resources, all with the purpose of tackling racism in society. Established in January 1996, … Continue reading →
Peaceful Schools Movement
The Peaceful Schools Movement in the UK is a network of schools, organisations and individuals. It is steered by the Peaceful Schools Strategy Group. We have developed the concept of a ‘Peaceful School’ which has four, inter-related levels of peace: Inner … Continue reading →
Teachers’ Thoughts on Peace Education
The following ideas were raised during the launch of the Coventry Peace Awards on 11 February. They might be useful in planning peace activities in your school. What does peace in your school look like? Peace garden (new), Mindfulness (golden … Continue reading →
Slides from Launch Event
Click to download the Powerpoint presentation from the Peace Award launch on 11 February 2020.
Continue reading →Cardinal Newman Peace Charter
The Peace Charter, produced by students at Cardinal Newman Catholic School, has been added to the Peace Education database at https://coventrycityofpeace.uk/cardinal-newman-peace-charter/
Continue reading →Action Plan
We recommend that schools create an Action Plan of activities which will qualify towards the award. An action plan might look like this Sample School Action Plan Criteria: 1 CPD, 2 School activity, 3 Pupil activity, 4 Wider activity Criterion … Continue reading →
Short Report on Launch of Coventry Peace Award
On 11 February 2020, Coventry Lord Mayor’s Committee for Peace and Reconciliation launched the Coventry Peace Award. Teachers from 33 schools registered to attend the launch and 32 people were able to attend. The Lord Mayor of Coventry, Councillor Linda … Continue reading →