Student Wellbeing
WORLD CHILDREN'S DAY
World Children’s Day – Continuing the Conversation
This Thursday, 20th November, we will join millions of children and schools around the world in recognising World Children’s Day.
In our last newsletter, we shared why this day matters and how it helps children understand that they have rights—rights to feel safe, to learn, to be heard, and to be included.
Throughout the week, our students have continued exploring these ideas through our wellbeing and social–emotional learning. They have and will continue to engage in age-appropriate discussions about what their rights look like in everyday life—at school, at home, and in their community.
How families can support this at home:
Invite your child to share what they have learned about their rights.
Continue the conversation about what feeling safe, respected, and listened to means in your family.
Encourage your child to ask questions, express their thoughts, and practise using their voice in positive ways.
Explore examples of rights in action—fairness, kindness, inclusion, and the importance of speaking up.
By working together, we can help our children grow their confidence, recognise their strengths, and understand the important message that every child has rights, every day.
Further Resources & Conversation Starters:
To help our families continue the learning at home, UNICEF provides a range of parent-friendly resources that explain children’s rights in simple, practical ways. These include child-friendly versions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, videos, stories, and guides for discussing big topics like safety, fairness, climate, and wellbeing.
Here are a few easy conversation starters you can use at home:
“What have you learned about children’s rights this week?”
“What helps you feel safe, included, and listened to?”
“If you could change one thing to make the world better for kids, what would it be?”
“Which rights do you think are most important at school or at home?”
These simple discussions help children build confidence, understand their rights, and learn how to express their ideas respectfully and safely.
If you would like further resources, please visit the UNICEF website or reach out to me for support.
Wellbeing Support at Corpus Christi
If your child requires any wellbeing support, please do not hesitate to contact me so that we can work together to provide the right support.
Warm Regards,
Stephanie Stedman
Student Wellbeing and Learning Diversity Leader