St Peter’s Hosts Important NSPCC Theatre Project

St Peter’s was so proud to host an important NSPCC event over two days which saw several schools from across York watch a thought-provoking play on what happens if you lose control of your own image across social media platforms.

In this fictional story based on real-life experiences - developed By NK Theatre Arts alongside the NSPCC - pupils from Years 5 and 6 saw the main character share her image without the correct privacy settings, with distressing results. They witnessed the difficulties and upset caused for both the child and her family. 

Designed to warn pupils of the dangers, and give them the tools to protect themselves, the theatre company asked questions of the young audience and allowed them to rewrite the ending, if various steps were taken along the way. 

Mrs Antonia Clarke, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, St Peter’s School, said:   

“At St Peter's, we are so proud to host this important multi-agency theatre project to promote practical safety tips to keep young people safe online. Using a case study to explore difficult, topical issues - with interactive discussion afterwards - is such an effective way to empower young people to make safe choices in real time.” 

Helen Westerman, Head of Local Campaigns for the NSPCC, helped create the campaign and said the play, workshops and short social media clips would be useful to children and parents across the city.