Wellbeing

Teaching Empathy: A Foundation for Stronger Communities

At our school, we believe that teaching empathy is important 

Empathy—the ability to understand and share the feelings of others—helps children build strong, respectful relationships, navigate social situations, and contribute positively to their community.

When children learn to put themselves in someone else’s shoes, they become more compassionate, inclusive, and resilient. Empathy helps them resolve conflicts peacefully, support friends through challenges, and celebrate others’ successes. It also encourages kindness and reduces bullying by fostering a deeper understanding of how our actions affect others.

As educators and parents, we can nurture empathy by modelling it ourselves, encouraging open conversations about feelings, and helping children reflect on different perspectives in books, stories, and real-life situations. Small daily moments—like checking in on a classmate or thinking about how someone else might feel—help build this important life skill.

Let’s work together to grow a culture of empathy—because when children care, communities thrive.