Friday 10th January

Mr Walshe Introduces Year 5 to Philosophy 

This week, our Year 5 students has a fascinating lesson with Mr Walshe, who introduced them to the world of Philosophy!  

Mr Walshe explained that the word Philosophy comes from two Greek words: philo (meaning love) and sophia (meaning wisdom), so Philosophy is literally the “love of wisdom.” The class explored what it means to think deeply about the world and how philosophy encourages us to ask questions, think critically, and share ideas with others.  

Mr Walshe challenged students to think about some unique questions such as 'Who would make a better shopkeeper, a gorilla or a tiger?' The children were encouraged to share their own ideas and discuss them in groups, helping them understand that Philosophy is all about open-mindedness and respectful debate. It was a wonderful way to get Year 5 thinking about the world in new and exciting ways! 
 
We’re looking forward to more thought-provoking lessons in the future!