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 →
International Young People’s Peace Essay Competition
This competition is open to young people under 25. Winners will receive a cash prize and a certificate. Essays can be on any subject related to peace that the authors feel passionate about. There are two categories of authors, depending … 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 →
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