World Refugee Day Primary Assembly: Empathy & Understanding Pack

Deliver a powerful, move-and-go assembly this World Refugee Day (June 20th) with this professionally designed resource.

Teaching sensitive global issues can be daunting. This World Refugee Day Primary Assembly is designed to help you lead a compassionate, age-appropriate session that builds empathy without overwhelming your students.

This 11-slide presentation breaks down the complex topic of displacement into simple, human stories, focusing on the core values of Courage, Resilience, and Kindness.

• Ready-to-Teach: Save hours of planning with a fully structured, visually engaging presentation.
• Age-Appropriate: Defines “Refugee” in simple terms that children can relate to (leaving school, toys, and friends behind).
• Promotes Empathy: Includes an “Imagine the Journey” reflection activity to help students step into someone else’s shoes.
• Action-Oriented: Ends with positive, practical steps students can take to be more welcoming and inclusive in their own school.
• Versatile: Perfect for a whole-school primary assembly, a PHSE lesson, or a Global Citizenship workshop.

• Defining Refugees: Clear explanations of why people seek safety.
• Global Awareness: Accessible facts about the 100 million people displaced worldwide.
• Refugee Rights: A simple breakdown of the right to safety and the contributions refugees make to our communities (art, music, and friendship).
• Classroom Discussion Prompts: Built-in questions to spark meaningful dialogue.
• Key Themes: Focused on the UN-aligned themes of Courage, Hope, and Belonging.

Equip your students with the tools to build a more caring world. Download this primary assembly today!