SUMO | Bushbury Hill

SUMO, which means ‘I choose’ in Latin, is all about empowering children in an innovative and accessible way. S.U.M.O. stands for the phrase Stop, Understand, Move On. We teach the children at Bushbury Hill a principle per half term.

‘Stop, Understand’ means

to stop what you’re doing
take time out to reflect
let go of baggage and beliefs that hinder your potential

‘Move On’ means

tomorrow can be different from today
look for new possibilities
don’t just think about it, take action

SUMO4Schools has been put together and is delivered by teachers, education experts and professionals to help children develop skills for life. These skills include:

dealing with change
building better relationships
developing a resilient attitude to life
maintaining morale
improving motivation

SUMO – The Six Principles

SUMO is delivered through 6 principles, each focusing on different skills, but together forming a positive, motivated and creative way of thinking:

“Change Your T-Shirt”, which encourages pupils to take responsibility for their own life by rejecting labels such as “victim”.

“Develop Fruity Thinking” urges children to take charge of their thinking and think positively.

“Hippo Time is OK” suggests that everyone needs time to wallow.

“Remember the Beachball”, which teaches that different views can be equally valid, just as the colours you see on a beachball depend on your perspective.