How Our Students Took the Lead in Celebrating World Children’s Day

World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 by the United Nations and is marked every November 20th by UNICEF.

It was established to create a better world for future generations by making children’s voices heard on issues such as climate change,

education, mental health, racism and discrimination. On World Children's Day, the world listens to - and respects - children’s ideas, demands, thoughts and rights.

In Primary, our students participated in a variety of exciting activities to celebrate World Children's Day. Year 6 students spent quality time in the Early Years Centre reading books to younger children in F1 to Year 1. Years 2-6 enjoyed an informative and inspiring World Children’s Day assembly led by our House Captains and Student Council. Children from across Primary enjoyed sharing their own thoughts on Children’s Rights and the UN Global Goals.

In Secondary, students marked World Children’s Day with a variety of activities planned by the Global Goals CCA.

The charity snack sale was enjoyed by all students, who were able to choose from a menu of foods carefully selected to cater to all (spicy, sour and fizzy products were avoided!). This included items made by students themselves, such as iced tea, popcorn and popcorn balls. On the blue clothes nonuniform day, the school was filled with students dressed in blue (the colour of UNICEF). This sea of blue reminded us of a child’s rights to care, health and safety, and perfectly represented the vibrancy of children. Students also enjoyed a whole-school World Children’s Day quiz, while informative social posts were posted on school social media.

Our World Children’s Day celebrations demonstrated that our students are truly global citizens - and these student-led activities raised approximately 8 million VND for charity. Students also developed their skills in marketing and communication by working closely with teachers and with one-another.

By the Members of the Global Goals CCA