 Primary School Pupils will witness the problems anti-social behaviour can cause with a theatre production that is to travel around some of Breckland’s schools.
The play ‘YBYz’ (Why be Wise) is aimed at students aged 9 to 11 and will encourage young people to combat problems such as peer pressure, and think about the implications of the decisions they make with a view to promoting choices that are socially responsible. This is done in an interactive and entertaining style that both gets the message across and is in keeping with the schools’ citizenship curriculum.
After the 60-minute performance, schools can be provided with a Resource Pack containing a lesson plan to enable pupils to discuss and learn from the issues raised and think about ways to challenge anti-social behaviour. Certificates can also be provided for each student who has demonstrated making a responsible choice and these can be awarded by their teacher or a member of their local safer neighbourhood team.
Breckland Council has financed the project so schools can book the play and presentation for free.
Councillor Stephen Askew, Breckland Council’s executive member for community safety services, said: “The theme central to the whole production is respect because we want young people to feel good about themselves and realise that by making a positive contribution to society you feel good as a result.
“Young people are just as likely as any other sector of the community to be the victim of anti-social behaviour.
“This production offers a creative and stimulating way of examining problems that can arise from anti-social behaviour and allows youngsters to discuss how situations can be avoided and dealt with.”
The production, is the idea of Great Yarmouth Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership and has been devised by professional children’s entertainer Belinda North. The first appearance in Breckland of the production will be held at Swaffham Junior School on 20th May at 10.15am.
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