Student Wellbeing 

WORLD KINDNESS DAY NOVEMBER 13TH 2024

World Kindness Day is approaching on November 13, offering a wonderful opportunity to teach our children the power of kindness. In a world where small acts of compassion can create meaningful change, this day inspires us to reflect on how we can bring more kindness into our daily lives.

This is also a great time to talk with your child about what kindness means and how they can practice it daily. Simple gestures—like complimenting a friend, lending a hand, or sharing a smile—can leave a lasting impact on others.

Try some random acts of kindness.

Random Acts of Kindness aims to try and make the world a better place through kind words and actions. In this blog, we share some lovely ways you and your child can spread a little kindness every day.

Gestures of kindness can make someone’s day - not only for the recipient but also for those who offer the kind action. Research suggests helping others is good for our mental health, be it giving or receiving. Those little words of kindness can put a smile on our faces and brighten up our world.  

What are Random Acts of Kindness?

Many annual events aim to highlight environmental, social and health issues, using the opportunity to educate people about a cause. Having a specific day helps to collectively encourage people to take action. 

This World Kindness Day try some random acts of kindness, and encourage others to celebrate gratitude through simple acts of kindness. There is no pressure to take part but it is an opportunity to pay forwards any kindness you have received. 

What are some simple random acts of kindness? 

Showing kindness towards others does not have to be complex. You can choose to offer gestures, words or actions to your family, friends, local community or total strangers. All kindness counts! The idea behind Random Acts of Kindness is to try and make the world a little bit brighter.

Try some of these Random Acts of Kindness with your family.

Be kind and have a great week.

Sally