I'll be curious to see what comes of this

[Grumpmeister]

So as a way of stopping bullies you are teaching schoolkids the code of Bushido? This could be interesting to watch, especially as you can still pick up samurai swords on Ebay.....

Children at a Teesside school are being taught the code of the ancient Samurai to help them combat bullies.

Year eight pupils at Stockton's Ian Ramsey Church of England School have been studying the history of the Japanese warriors.

They are learning about the Samurai's code of conduct based on respect, honesty and personal responsibility.

It is hoped that the children will be inspired to create their own code, including a healthy respect for others.

The project is a partnership between the school and Hartlepool Council's Heritage and Museums Service.

The pupils will also visit Hartlepool's Art Gallery, where they will come face-to-face with an original suit of Samurai armour.

Naomi Beeley, of the council's museum service, said: "Contrary to the popular impression of the Samurai as violent warriors, they had a highly developed code of conduct based on respect, honesty and personal responsibility.

"Those values are just as important today. Using the Samurai as an example, we hope the young people will be inspired to develop and spread their own code of honour, including a healthy respect for other people."

[Nick]

And in Year 2:

Kamikaze (will all children please bring a white scarf)

[Uncle Mort]

respect, honesty and personal responsibility

Sounds fine to me.

[Nick]

And tome, but we don't need to go to Japan (aof all places) to find that. Home, parents, basic courtesy

[The Moan Ranger]

And tome, but we don't need to go to Japan (aof all places) to find that. Home, parents, basic courtesy

Well said. Just add to it - treat others as you would want to be treated by them.

[Grumpmeister]

The problem is that the parents of the kids who most need to learn this could't care less as they were most likely bullies themselves back in the day.

[Nick]

Give them white scarves 

[Uncle Mort]

The problem is that the parents of the kids who most need to learn this could't care less as they were most likely bullies themselves back in the day.

I think we've been here before 

[The Moan Ranger]

I'm sure we have, but it doesn't mean the point shouldn't be reiterated.

[Pastis]

studying the history of the Japanese warriors.

All very well learning the history but better in my book to get stuck in and learn something like Judo.

[Darwins Selection]

studying the history of the Japanese warriors.

All very well learning the history but better in my book to get stuck in and learn something like Judo.

I detest board games. 

[Barman]

studying the history of the Japanese warriors.

All very well learning the history but better in my book to get stuck in and learn something like Judo.

I detest board games. 

I remember playing ludo in a caravan on holiday in Hayling Island with the hiss of the gas lamps and the rain battering down on the roof… happy days… 

[Grumpmeister]

Bloody hell, I didnt realise that Ludo was an ancient game 

[Barman]

Bloody hell, I didnt realise that Ludo was an ancient game 

Oh yes... quite ancient... 

[Nick]

Neanderthal!