SPoC - Special Person of Character
Each half term we focus on a special person of character at St Thomas’. This is someone who has shown great courage, tenacity, intellect, kindness or any other attribute of which we can be proud. Our Special Person of Character may be from any walk of life from a scientist to a politician, a religious leader to a poet.
SPoC for Autumn 1 - Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton was an American singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman. Born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, Dolly was one of twelve children.
Dolly Parton is known for her country music with such songs as ‘Coat of Many Colours’, ‘Here You Come Again’, ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘9 to 5’.
Inspired by her father, who was unable to read or write, Dolly Parton started her Imagination Library. In 2007, Dolly Parton launched her Imagination Library across the UK. The Imagination Library is a book gifting programme devoted to inspiring a love of reading in the hearts of children everywhere. All over the world, the programme has gifted over 330 million free books to children.
Please talk to your child about this person. Why are they special? What are they known for? How are we inspired by them? What do you think makes them a ‘Special Person of Character’?