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 a scientist or politician, religious leader or poet.
SPoC for Spring 1 - Mohammed Salah
Egyptian footballer, Mo Salah, is renowned for his goalscoring at Liverpool FC. Mo Salah is a devout Muslim who practices his faith as a famous footballer. When scoring goals, Salah performs sujood which is the Islamic act of prostration. Even though he could obtain an exemption from fasting during Ramadan, Salah observes Ramadan and often fasts when he is playing for Liverpool FC.
Mo Salah also practices Zakat which is the Muslim practice of donating money to benefit others. Salah donates money to build schools and Mosques in the Egyptian village he comes from.
With Liverpool FC, Mo Salah has won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
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 him a ‘Special Person of Character’?