December 9, 2009
Rayhana Khatun Age 15
today was an enjoyable session as we did a table tennis debate about ASBO’S. we got into a team of two and did either a for or against argument. it opened my eyes more to what ASBO’S actually are and what they involve. i think it also help people to make a decision on wether they think ASBO’S are a good thing or a bad thing. i listened and also learnt more about other peoples views and opinions. it was nice for others to hear what i actually think and it was nice to hear what others think. the session was beneficial and also enjoyable. we were learning but having fun at the same time. =] <3 xoxox
December 8, 2009
Zunera (13): Today we have made posters about what we did in the past few days, we contributed and helped each other to make our posters look fabulous, and I liked the way they complimented my poster and gave me ideas. I liked to know what other peoples wrote and who their role models were. I mainly put my role models as my family and celebrities and I really enjoyed working with others.
Mehwish (13): Today we worked on posters on our sphere of influence, we have been working on this poster for few weeks. I mainly did manga drawing, and most of the people of the people really liked my drawings. I liked everyones posters, Because everyone of them were different, which showed me that how different everyone is, but still they are the same in many ways too.
December 2, 2009
Fahana Akhtar year 10
we all have been learning about asbos and mosquitos.
my opinion for asbos is that they are against peoples human rights in away because they can stop people going out at certain times.
Katherine Grady 16yrs old
Today we’ve been learning about active citizenship, which is how we can make a difference in our community, our community meaning our local area, our city, Britain or the world! We’ve also been discussing asbos, and its really interesting to hear people’s opinions. Personally, I feel that asbos are ineffective; most young people I know hold them in contempt and they’re seen as an annoyance more than anything else. I think a lot of the behaviour they’re given for is too trivial to warrant a conviction like that. A lot of the behaviour comes from frustration; young people aren’t given a voice, or a chance to cintribute positively to their community. School doesn’t count – we’re only there to push up the exam pass rate after all. Lucky for me, I have Peacemaker that allows me to have a say; other people aren’t so fortunate.
November 26, 2009
Laxmi- Peer Educator (17)- In today’s session, the young people had the chance to learn about what makes a community- what their ideal community is. They also had the chance to tell us how they, as young people, think their community in Oldham could be improved. Although it was a new and different topic the group did well in thinking about what affected them and how their communities are formed. Personally, I could relate to the topic of communities well as I belong to many different communities and work within them to make them a better place.
Deven (13)- I learnt about different communities. I think that what I learnt will affect what will happen in my life. I thought that the peer mentors were great and the session was very interesting. This will relate to my life because I want to become an architect and I will need to know about different communities and the world.
Lorna (13)- In this session we learnt about different communities. We learnt that not everyone lives in the same way and that people like different things. I think I learnt quite alot in this lesson. At first, hearing about how people live in tipi’s and farms using horses and carts, i thought it was abit weird and was wondering why anyone would do that but by the end of the session I understand that it is just what they believe in. This relates to my own life as people in my community are all different-they like different things so won’t all want the same things in their community.
November 26, 2009
Lucy (14)- Today Diversity Through Citizenship learnt about civil rights. They made colourful posters which they all enjoyed doing. I think the group is working really well together and are more comfortable in each others company. It was a great session !
Rihanna (14)- Today I learnt how ASBO’s can affect kids. This has changed the way I feel about ASBO’s negatively. I think that sometimes they are given out too freely and the restrictions can be too harsh. I think it’s unfair to use ASBO’s as they mean everyone now misinterprets everything I do (as a young person) and I feel I need to watch my self.
Rihanna (14)- I have learnt more about civil rights and stereotyping people. I think most people are stereotypical over unreasonable things. I felt really strongly and passionate about all this because I have had some people saying or doing things to me and being stereotypical. It relates to me alot because I am a young person in this community.
November 26, 2009
Sofie- Peer Educator (17)- Week 4’s session was about Human Rights and how child soldiers don’t have basic human rights. We did a graffiti wall about how we felt about child soldiers being so apparent in the world. This expressed the young people’s views and went well: showing the young people didn’t agree with how child soldiers were treated and how they had to live. The sessions gave the young people an appreciation for their lives and the rights they have!
Bilal (14)- I have learnt about child soldiers. I think that these children are getting tortured. I feel depressed- it does not reflect my own life.
Hena (14)- Today we learnt about child soldiers and how lucky we are that we have so many rights. I’m really glad I learnt about this because it’s really useful. I kinda feel sorry for these people and wish we could help. Just shows how lucky I am
November 6, 2009
Diversity Champions-the Year 9s!
Today we learnt about role models- both in our everyday lives and in the world of celebrity. We also learnt research tips and spent some time researching our favourite celebrities and rating the reliability of our sources.
Rachel (13): Today I learnt that celebrities often have positive and negative features about them and that people often have different views towards them. Celebrities are often role models to people but they are watched and judged for everything they do.
I enjoyed researching our favourite celebrities with friends and giving our opinions on celebrities and realising their good and bad points. I think today’s session was really good as we all gave our opinions but none were right or wrong.
November 5, 2009
Diversity Through Citizenship-the Year 10s
Lucy, (16) Peer Educator : Today at Peacemaker the Year 10 group learned about human rights. The group responded positively, taking part in all activities. Most were surprised at the living conditions of homeless children in other countries who are forced to live without basic rights. This made them think about a perfect situation for all children and they split into groups to decide on the 3 most important rights for children across the World. These rights were Education, Safety/Security (food, water , shelter, love, clothing, stable family relationships) and a right to Life.
Elle (14): Tonight I’ve learnt about human rights and why we have them. Also, I’ve seen the people who don’t have them and the consequences. I feel sorry for people who don’t have the same human rights as me and was really surprised to see that children in poorer countries are homeless. It shocks me that this is overlooked.
Lucie and Hannah (14): felt grateful for their rights and “super sad” when watching the clip about the racism that adopted children can encounter. They learnt about human rights and are glad to have what they have.
November 4, 2009
What would happen if everyone in the group made-up a sentence?….
Once upon a time there was a fairy- she loved turquoise because her friend Marley the Gnome lived in a mushroom. Marley the Gnome was strange because she had one foot bigger than the other. Marley the Gnme had a friend called Marley Davidson-she was a she.
When the fairy was angry she went to shoot a boy but the gun only shot bubbles. The fairy loved her people, so she decided to have a party for all her friends but they ran out of food. A magician came and magiked some food but he made everyone really tiny.
She had nothing to wear on her feet as she had balloon feet that got bigger when she got excited.
It’s sad that it’s the final session of this module and we won’t see each other for 4 weeks, well into 2010! But before that is the Xmas party! YAY! Fancy dress and free food, could it get better? I haven’t decided what to dress up as yet but I’m sure it will be fantastic. Me, Rucksana and Laxmi are sad that it was Nazma last session with the Year 9’s, but we will see her again, we’ll never get rid of her 
