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Title: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 23, 2008, 12:22:03 PM
So as a way of stopping bullies you are teaching schoolkids the code of Bushido? This could be interesting to watch, especially as you can still pick up samurai swords on Ebay.....

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Children at a Teesside school are being taught the code of the ancient Samurai to help them combat bullies.

Year eight pupils at Stockton's Ian Ramsey Church of England School have been studying the history of the Japanese warriors.

They are learning about the Samurai's code of conduct based on respect, honesty and personal responsibility.

It is hoped that the children will be inspired to create their own code, including a healthy respect for others.

The project is a partnership between the school and Hartlepool Council's Heritage and Museums Service.

The pupils will also visit Hartlepool's Art Gallery, where they will come face-to-face with an original suit of Samurai armour.

Naomi Beeley, of the council's museum service, said: "Contrary to the popular impression of the Samurai as violent warriors, they had a highly developed code of conduct based on respect, honesty and personal responsibility.

"Those values are just as important today. Using the Samurai as an example, we hope the young people will be inspired to develop and spread their own code of honour, including a healthy respect for other people."
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Nick on June 23, 2008, 12:23:57 PM
And in Year 2:

Kamikaze (will all children please bring a white scarf)
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 23, 2008, 12:31:37 PM
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respect, honesty and personal responsibility

Sounds fine to me.
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Nick on June 23, 2008, 12:32:25 PM
And tome, but we don't need to go to Japan (aof all places) to find that. Home, parents, basic courtesy
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 23, 2008, 02:26:59 PM
And tome, but we don't need to go to Japan (aof all places) to find that. Home, parents, basic courtesy

Well said. Just add to it - treat others as you would want to be treated by them.
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 23, 2008, 02:28:12 PM
The problem is that the parents of the kids who most need to learn this could't care less as they were most likely bullies themselves back in the day.
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Nick on June 23, 2008, 02:54:27 PM
Give them white scarves  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 23, 2008, 02:59:51 PM
The problem is that the parents of the kids who most need to learn this could't care less as they were most likely bullies themselves back in the day.

I think we've been here before  rubschin:
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 23, 2008, 03:53:13 PM
I'm sure we have, but it doesn't mean the point shouldn't be reiterated.
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Pastis on June 23, 2008, 04:38:56 PM
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studying the history of the Japanese warriors.

All very well learning the history but better in my book to get stuck in and learn something like Judo.
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 23, 2008, 04:50:15 PM
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studying the history of the Japanese warriors.

All very well learning the history but better in my book to get stuck in and learn something like Judo.

I detest board games.  noooo:
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Barman on June 23, 2008, 05:26:30 PM
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studying the history of the Japanese warriors.

All very well learning the history but better in my book to get stuck in and learn something like Judo.

I detest board games.  noooo:
;D


I remember playing ludo in a caravan on holiday in Hayling Island with the hiss of the gas lamps and the rain battering down on the roof… happy days…  noooo:
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 23, 2008, 05:28:37 PM
Bloody hell, I didnt realise that Ludo was an ancient game  whistle:
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Barman on June 23, 2008, 05:29:47 PM
Bloody hell, I didnt realise that Ludo was an ancient game  whistle:
Oh yes... quite ancient...  whistle:
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Nick on June 23, 2008, 05:31:35 PM
Neanderthal!  noooo:
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 23, 2008, 05:32:33 PM
Cro-Magnon?  whistle:
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Nick on June 23, 2008, 05:33:54 PM
Homo Erectus!
Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Pastis on June 23, 2008, 09:42:27 PM
board games... Ludo

 doh:

Ok... Japanese board games.... Go!

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Title: Re: I'll be curious to see what comes of this
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 23, 2008, 10:49:47 PM
board games... Ludo

 doh:

Ok... Japanese board games.... Go!

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