President for a Day Experience
Based upon the bestselling educational computer game, President for a Day, this interactive school conference follow the recommendations of the UK report on Citizenship for 16 to 19 year olds, meet criteria for the KS4 Citizenship Curriculum and contribute to both RE and Citizenship GCSE requirements.
'It was wonderful to see them considering world issues and enthusiastically participating in the discussions.'
S Johnson, Head of RE, Twyford High School, London
'The response of the students has been brilliant. They have even set up a little group to address some of the follow up points themselves - choosing a charity and raising some money. The conference was everything we needed and highly enjoyable for staff and students.'
K Pratt - Head of RE, Harrogate Granby High School
N.B. This conference is suitable for students of all abilities in years 12 and 13 (and can also be used with students in years 10 and 11 under certain conditions - see the Key Stage 4 heading on this page)
This conference aims to:
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Give students an opportunity to play the President for a Day computer game as a group
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Consider issues of social justice & equality; wealth & poverty; and reconciliation & peace
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Explore the interdependence of the world's population and the importance of global citizenship
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Explore the Bible's teaching on wealth and poverty, and understand why Christians are motivated to be active global citizens
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Understand the dilemmas facing leaders of all countries, but particularly those in the developing world
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Discover opportunities for influencing global issues through participating in a diverse range of campaigns
The President for a Day Experience is provided in partnership with various organisations who provide students with opportunities to follow up the conference in a variety of ways - for information click here.
At the heart of the President for a Day Experience is the challenge to make decisions that count for reasons that matter.
Ian Hamlin (accredited presenter)