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We have been running a lunchtime group, ‘Beyond The Labels’ at Humphry Davy School, since October 2024.

The project introduces young people to Restorative Practice as a set of skills and a way of working together which supports leadership and teamwork. The RJ Working team have supported students in Years 9, 10 and 11 to build a safe and supported space to make connections, and explore issues related to identity. The group celebrates the ways in which we are different, and the ways in which we are the same, by finding the threads that connect us. These sessions have included games and creative activities; looking at issues that are important to them and how to challenge stereotypes and overcome prejudice.

The ‘Beyond The Labels’ group decided that they wanted to do something to share the values of their group with the wider community. The result is a beautiful mural that they designed and painted on our school grounds. The artwork is a stunning display of colour and natural shapes, filled with words that are of great importance to Humphry Davy School, including a special feature from their resident cat, Minstrel!

The mural has already received lots of comments of admiration and support and will hopefully be something for the school community to enjoy for years to come.