Empathy Assembly Presentation

A school assembly PowerPoint on Empathy

This PowerPoint explores empathy and how first impressions can lead to misunderstandings, encouraging pupils to look beyond surface judgments to understand others more deeply. Through relatable stories—such as a student misjudged for being quiet and the real-life account of Oswald Lawrence’s “Mind the gap!” announcement being restored for his grieving widow—the assembly demonstrates how empathy combines careful listening, perspective-taking and compassionate action. It explains why people often misjudge others, highlights the hidden stories everyone carries, and presents research showing how empathy improves relationships, inclusion and conflict resolution in schools. Practical strategies such as active listening, pausing before judging and offering small acts of kindness help students apply empathy in everyday life. The session concludes with reflective questions and a weekly challenge to notice, connect with and understand someone they might overlook.

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