Cultural responsiveness

Cultural Diversity.......

What a wonderful moment it was when I was sent this group of lovely children to share their writing. While I was giving them their principal certificate and their stickers (it's all about the sticker!) it dawned on me that all 7 children were from different c.

What a wonderful country and school it is, to be able to experience a range of different cultures and languages.

The children at school experience through playing and learning together, that everyone is the same....everyone has something to offer and everyone has gifts.

There is a great article currently circulating in the schools titled Becoming Culturally Responsive, and we as adults have much to learn in this area at times. They say children are 'colour-blind' and I have to say it is true. A playground is full of children playing, they don't see race or ethnic background...they just see a friend!

Points from the article

• Celebrating diversity should be part of the school's culture
• Everybody within the community has a part to play
• Don't box people into groups without knowing them and where they are from
• Be open to learn from others and experience new ways and ideas
• Role model acceptance and inclusion rather than exclusion and difference