How to apply for Peace Mala Accreditation
How do I get started?
You will need the following educational materials to help you with your Peace Mala work:
A Guide for Teachers and Group Leaders (available via USB stick in English or Welsh):
The Guide is essential for all teachers and group leaders who wish to introduce Peace Mala into their curriculum. The Guide includes Power-Point Presentation, Double Rainbow Peace Mala and explanatory booklet together with lesson plans and classroom activities for KS2, KS3 and KS4. There are a total of 31 worksheets which include detailed guidance covering many Peace Mala topics.Double Rainbow Peace Mala kits
The kit is meant for use in the classroom or Youth Club under the supervision of the teacher or youth leader. Full instructions on how to make a Peace Mala come with the Guide for Teachers are provided.Peace Mala Introductory Guide to the Six Major Faiths and Humanism:
An Introduction to the Major World Faiths and Humanism provides teachers, youth/group leaders with guide notes for lessons, discussion questions and ideas. Available via USB stick.Peace Mala book of peace prayers, mantras and noble sayings:
This prayer book is ideal for use with schools, youth groups, community groups, interfaith groups and for personal use.Sharing the Light . . . a book which explains the power of pilgrimage
This book is an accompaniment to the Peace Mala Gower Pilgrimage for World Peace which took place from July 18-22, 2012. It takes the reader on a journey through Gower's sacred landscape and explains the influence of the Celtic Saints, the Knights of Saint John, holy wells and springs and Gower's Pre-Christian Sacred Sites.More detailed information, together with prices, is available on our Educational Materials page.
A message from Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language about Peace Mala:
I’m delighted to present the Peace Mala Platinum Award to Hafod Primary School today. The Award embodies our new Curriculum for Wales and its aspiration to support learner in becoming ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world. It’s a great achievement by the children and congratulations to the Headteacher and staff too for helping the pupils develop the skills and knowledge to win this special award.What will I need to do next?
Once you have received your educational materials and are using Peace Mala, keep a record of your activities and achievements and start completing the Peace Mala Review/Self Evaluation Form.
Peace Mala Review/Self Evaluation forms outlining the seven areas for action are available below. Please click the link for the form that suits your needs:
Self Evaluation Form for Schools (.docx format)
Self Evaluation Form for Youth Groups (.docx format)
Self Evaluation Form for Community Groups (.docx format)
The self assessment review form should be completed and sent to us with your recorded results and evidence. Your review will identify progress towards achieving all or most targets in the seven areas of the action plan.
Becoming a Peace Mala School
Becoming a Peace Mala School should be part of the whole School Development Plan approved by staff and the Governing Body. his needs to be shared with the whole school community. During every academic year, a chosen year group will study and explore Peace Mala by using the kits and educational materials. This encourages Peace Mala continuity in the school curriculum and ensures that every pupil will have encountered Peace Mala before they leave the school.
The importance of making a Peace Mala from a kit
Part of the process of discovering the vision and message of the Peace Mala is the actual task of making it and then wearing it. Children, especially those of primary school age and first year in secondary, love making these bracelets.
As the Peace Mala bracelet is made with the tying of the first and final knot, and the threading of 15 symbolic beads, the child discovers, learns and remembers.
For children, the bracelet and its coloured beads appeal in a visual and tactile way. This is especially important for children who may have learning difficulties, but it is equally important for children of all abilities.
HEARD • SEEN • TOUCHED
Making the Peace Mala is also a fun activity at the end of all the research tasks. Full instructions and lesson guidance for this activity is found in the 'Guide for Teachers'.
When made, children look forward to taking their Peace Malas home and being able to explain the symbolism and messages of this special bracelet to their friends, neighbours and family.
Wearing the bracelet is also a reminder of what Peace Mala is about and that we should all try our best to keep the 'Golden Rule'.
Achieving Peace Mala Accreditation
First Level of Accreditation - Bronze Award
Once we are happy that the criteria have been met and evidence produced, schools, youth groups or community groups will receive a Peace Mala Accreditation Certificate and will also be invited to apply for a Peace Mala Flag. Once accredited, be sure to keep your self-assessment form up to date.
Schools and groups usually celebrate this wonderful achievement with a whole school or community/youth group assembly and invite local dignitaries including the Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff, Lord Mayor or Mayor, Director of Education, MP and the Press. If the Founder of Peace Mala is available, she or another Peace Mala Ambassador will also attend.
After three years of continual engagement with the project, schools and groups can apply for Re-Accreditation. A Peace Mala Gold Award is awarded after the seventh year of continual engagement.
Second Level Re-Accreditation - Silver Award
By continuing to engage with Peace Mala for three years, schools and groups are entitled to apply for Peace Mala Re-Accreditation which takes them on to Level Two of the accreditation process. Many of our schools and groups have already achieved this.
Third Level - Gold Award
After working with Peace Mala for seven years, schools and groups are in a position to apply for the third level of accreditation. This is the Peace Mala Gold Award which celebrates outstanding Peace Mala work achieved by a school, youth group or community group.
Fourth Level - Platinum Award
After working with Peace Mala for ten years, schools and groups are in a position to apply for the fourth level of accreditation. This is the Peace Mala Platinum Award which celebrates the highest and most outstanding Peace Mala work achieved by a school, youth group or community group.
What will be the outcome?
You will find evidence of what our accredited schools and groups have achieved here on our website. Information, together with access to their Accreditation Evidence, is available under the Accreditation drop-down menu in the main navigation at the top of the page. Here you will be able to see what they have achieved
We look forward to welcoming you to our Peace Mala Family of Accredited Schools and Groups.