Global Citizenship Group

Jenelle Hooson Counsellor Jayne Foster Registrar and Director of International Students

Learning about global perspectives

2022 has seen the formation of the Global Citizenship Group (GCG) at Medbury School.

The GCG meets fortnightly for students to form connections, and to share experiences and knowledge of different cultures and countries. In doing so, students can support each other and learn about global perspectives and how this can positively impact our world.

So far this year students have shared presentations on different cultures and countries, have learned greetings in different languages and have tried different foods from New Zealand. A common theme all of the students in the group have identified is the importance of sharing food together. To build on this, the group made dumplings on Friday 12 August. It was a wonderful experience for students, parents and staff to come together and share their expertise, learn new skills, have a lot of fun and then finally sit down together to eat the tasty dumplings we had made as a group. Whilst the dumplings were cooking the students reflected on their experiences in the GCG to date:

Ni Hao, or , my name is Newman Hao.

I have lived in China prior to living in New Zealand.

I enjoy sharing food with others because I meet new people and share new foods.

I have enjoyed being a part of the GCG as I have met people I have never met before. Hai, my name is Samuel Moggie. I have lived in Malaysia prior to living in New Zealand. I enjoy sharing food with others because it helps me to give new foods a chance and respect different foods.

I have enjoyed being a part of the GCG as we all have fun and eat yummy food!

Bonjour, my name is Cohen Wildermoth.

I have always lived in New Zealand.

I enjoy sharing food with others because it is a way for me to eat new foods.

I have enjoyed being a part of the GCG as I am learning about other cultures and foods.

Hello, my name is Soko Selan. I have lived in Papua New Guinea prior to living in New Zealand. I enjoy sharing food with others because I enjoy eating! I have enjoyed everything about being a part of the GCG! Ni Hao, or , my name is James Dou.

I have lived in China prior to living in New Zealand.

I enjoy sharing food with others because I get to be with friends. I have enjoyed everything about being a part of the GCG! Jenelle Hooson, Counsellor and Jayne Foster, Registrar

Hi, my name is Carter Paul. I have always lived in New Zealand.

I enjoy sharing food with others because it is fun.

I have enjoyed being a part of the GCG as I have tried lots of different foods. Hi, my name is Beau. I have lived in eight different countries, including New Zealand. I enjoy sharing food with others because I get to learn a lot. I have enjoyed being a part of the GCG as I enjoyed learning how to fold dumplings. All students are welcome to join the GCG. We eat lunch together every second Monday in The Foundation Building.