"There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they can grow up in peace."
-- Kofi Annan
The words of a former United Nations Secretary General beautifully outlines the importance of children's rights are important. And to conclude our unit on rights and responsibilities it was only fitting for the students to visit the UN house in Klein Windhoek. The students were taken to a few of the UN agencies under the United Nations Namibia, namely, UNICEF, UNDP, FAO, UNHCR and WFP.
The purpose of the visit was to make connections with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) that the students were learning about alongside the importance of children's rights. The different agencies explained their missions to the students.
The students also had the wonderful opportunity to meet the UN Resident Coordinator to Namibia, Ms. Hopolang Phororo. She did a Q&A with the students about the SDGs and what they worry most about the future and also what hopes they have. The students also played the SDG game - Swift developed by the UN in Namibia.
The students enjoyed this trip and left more knowledgeable about the SDGs and children's rights. We want to take this opportunity to say thank you to one of our parents Ms. Fafa N’Konou who is the Head of the Field Office at the UNHCR for organising and making this a memorable trip for us.
Learning celebrations and student action
We're excited to share with you the wonderful learning experiences your children have been engaging in during our recent unit Who We Are on human rights and responsibilities.
The Grade 2 students hosted learning celebrations to showcase their deep understanding of these important concepts. The students performed various scenarios, depicting both situations where children's rights were upheld and scenarios where those rights were taken away. It was truly remarkable to see 8-year-old children so thoughtfully processing and portraying these complex emotional experiences.
Following the performances, students and parents participated in a "speed dating" strategy, where they were able to share information and insights about specific articles of the Children's Rights Convention. This interactive activity allowed for rich discussions and a shared understanding of the rights that all children are entitled to. As you know, every unit in our curriculum includes an action component, and this one was no exception.
Our students were moved to think about those in our community who need the most help and support. They enthusiastically participated in a Grade 11 CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) initiative to collect clothing and food for the less privileged.
It is so inspiring to see the international-mindedness and sense of social responsibility that our students are developing. We have no doubt that these young learners will one day grow into individuals who can make a profound difference in the world we all share.
Grade 2 team
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