Wellbeing
Embracing Kindness
This week we acknowledge World Kindness Day, a global reminder of the power of compassion, empathy and simple everyday kindness. It’s a chance for us, as a school community, to pause and reflect on how small gestures can make a big difference in the lives of others.
World Kindness Day encourages everyone, children and adults, to notice opportunities to be caring, patient and supportive. Whether it’s including someone in a game, using gentle words, showing appreciation, or helping at home, acts of kindness help build a safe, welcoming and connected community.
At Sacred Heart, we strive to help our students experience the many benefits of empathy and compassion. We encourage them to look beyond themselves and recognise how fortunate they are, especially when considering the experiences of others. Each day offers countless moments to notice acts of kindness, show gratitude, and appreciate what it means to belong to our caring school community.
This aligns closely with our values and our ongoing wellbeing and Respectful Relationships work. We encourage families to chat with their children about what kindness looks like in daily life and to celebrate the thoughtful moments they see at home.
Please see a 20 Days of Kindness Challenge home edition, you might like to do at home.
Hanna Wood
Wellbeing Leader