In Year 6 this term, we have contemplated the times that we all say…
‘IT’S NOT FAIR!’
It all started with Miss Stewart treating just a few children to chocolate treats, dojos and special privileges, whereupon it was not long before many children became disgruntled and called out ‘IT’S NOT FAIR!’ We then had a class discussion as to why some children felt the injustice of Miss Stewart’s actions before everyone realised that it was all part of the planned lesson.
We then had the opportunity to share some of the injustices that we believe are not fair in our own lives…
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- When my brother stays out until 11pm and I have to come in at 8pm!
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- When we don’t get flapjack despite being here all year! When my brother gets a reward and I don’t! When my cat gets to do nothin all day!
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- When my sister gets something and I don’t!
From this, we then undertook a philosophical debate on the injustices specific groups and communities may feel within society today today…
Race
Gender
Religion
Disability
We established that whilst the trivial things in our own lives may not seem fair to us, that all people should be treated equally and with the fairness and respect that they deserve to ensure that there is justice and freedom for all in the world that we live.
To clarify – In order to make it fair…Miss Stewart did ensure that all children received a chocolate treat and a number of dojos!