1. Uniting all faiths and cultures
Peace mala
Uniting all faiths and cultures
By The year 6
peace council

2. Respect is a form of kindness we show towards everyone in our lives.
What is it ?
Respect is a form of kindness we show towards everyone in our lives.
we do not only show respect to others but also to the environment and property.
Jesus taught us that We must treat others how we would like to be treated ourselves.

3. The after math
After 9/11 Pam Evans started witnessing a lot of Racism and bullying in the school she worked in. When 9/11 happened, the world changed forever. the terrible events of September 11th 2001, brought with it an aftermath of fear and confusion. the rise in islamophobia in the world was to be expected as a response to the attack. What was more shocking was the rise in Racism and prejudice that we are still faced with today. Pam created Peace Mala to help schools educate children in peace education.

4. Pam’s Vision
Pam Evans, who is the creator of Peace Mala, has a vision. Her vision is that every person in the world no matter their gender, skin colour, what they believe or support; will think of each other as equal and live in peace. Racism and prejudice against religion and race has been a major problem for centuries. No matter if you are white, black, Asian, Christian, Catholic, Buddhist, Sikh etc; It doesn’t matter, it is just a belief and a skin colour.
We should all try to be like Pam and show no prejudice. In our role on the Peace Council this year, we are trying to make that vision a reality. We are trying to make people aware that this doesn’t matter. It’s fine if you don’t believe the same as others but just RESPECT it. RESPECT is very important. Treat others the way you want to be treated.

5. Treat others as you would want to be treated
The golden rule
Treat others as you would want to be treated
The Golden Rule encourages
respect for all regardless of race,
colour, religion, gender, ability, age or size.
The golden rule is basically the one rule that keeps us all together in peace

6. Rainbow beads
The rainbow beads are a visible symbol of the Golden rule of Peace mala. Each bead represents different religions. these are what some of them stand for;
The red bead stands for Christianity which grew
out of Judaism. Jesus taught that we should
love and forgive our enemies.
The orange bead stands for Buddhism.
Buddhists believe that we should be mindful of
our thoughts, words and actions and show loving
kindness to everyone.
The yellow bead stands for Sikhism, whose
founder, Guru Nanak, preached equality,
love and tolerance between all people.

7. Fourteen spiritual traditions are represented on the bracelet.
Double Rainbow
Fourteen spiritual traditions are represented on the bracelet.
The central white bead represents
the wearer. The final single bead
is used to bring the bracelet
around the wearer's wrist.
This represents unity, harmony
and peace.
The Final knot reminds the wearer to
follow the path of peace and friendship,
and that our behaviour impacts on
everyone we meet.

8. This is the Peace Mala Action Plan for 2018-2019
As part of our action plan we have:
Created a peace mala notice board and display
Taken part in Peace Mala assemblies
Attended a Mass for Peace at St. David’s, Neath.

9. We will also:
Work with the Eco Committee to promote Healthy Eating in the school
Develop a peace garden in the school grounds
Work with the Year 5 Mini Vinnies to fundraise for various charities

10. EVENTS WE HAVE COMPLETED
On Friday the 19th of October everyone wore red to raise awareness for Show Racism the red card.
On the 21st of September it was International Peace Day and every class took part in different peace activities
On 21st of September lots of schools gathered for a Peace mass to celebrate the International Day of Peace.

12. Other events this term
This year we are sending gifts to children around the world to support the Samaritans shoebox appeal. We are also going to work with the Mini Vinnies to create Christmas cards for a local nursing home, and visit to sing Christmas carols.

13. Thank you for listening to our PowerPoint
Any Questions?