global citizenship
OUR YOUNGEST GLOBAL CITIZENS Last year Ruyton Early Learning introduced a shared research project from Kindergarten to Pre Prep, informed by the Ruyton value of citizenship. Our overarching goal was to create a culture that empowers children to be agents of change. In 2019 we saw our 3-year-old Kindergarten and 4-year-old Pre Prep groups engaged in research projects that empowered them to have a voice on matters that affected them, to take action and to make a positive difference in the community. Our Kindergarten children researched how and why we welcome visitors and friends, and introduced new ways of welcoming, including ‘welcome sticks’ for visitors to feel welcome and develop a sense of belonging. Our Girls’ Pre Prep group explored how actions can impact the emotions of others, and created a video to give advice about How to Share Joy. With the guidance of teachers, the Co-Ed Pre Prep group created an animation titled The World Needs our Help, to spread important messages about caring for and protecting the land. If Ruyton Early Learning students are empowered at ages three and four to effect positive change through civic and environmental action, imagine what they will be capable of in the future. The world is in safe hands with Ruyton students leading the way. Sarah Denholm Director of Early Learning
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