The theme for this week’s BRIGHT assembly was independence and the book that the children listened to was ‘The Pandas Who Promised’. The story is about two red panda cubs, Popo and Ketu, who live happily with their mother. As the sisters grow, they promise Mama that they will always stay close to home. However, while cautious Popo is content to spend her days in the family's cosy treetop nest, bold Ketu dreams of excitement, exploration and her independence. We discussed the importance of responsible independence.