This advert for a bar in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, gained a lot of attention when it was created in 2023. What will your pupils think about it?
Philosophical concepts include: companionship, loneliness, isolation, bereavement, friends, strangers, neighbours, community, connection, pets
Philosophical questions might include:
Is it ok to ignore people?
Should we talk to people who seem lonely?
Who is responsible for making sure no-one is isolated?
More posts about empathy
Community-building activities which are good for wellbeing as well as vocabulary development
A list of positive ideas including compassion, hope, and celebration - for use in P4C or circle time
If you’re not yet doing P4C – this video will convince you. If you are, it will convince you to do more.
