By Emma Walker
Global Campus Co-ordinator
UNICEF Lead
DP Geography
MYP I&S
World Children's Day (WCD) is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. Established by the United Nations, it emphasizes children's rights, encourages education, and supports initiatives to create a better future for all children, advocating for their health and well-being.
Here at NISC, (WCD) was commemorated with a variety of engaging activities across the secondary school, focusing on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Each grade participated in specific projects during our Integrated Learning Skills (ILS) lessons, designed to enhance their understanding of the UNCRC.
In Grade 6, students completed puzzles related to WCD and the UNCRC, followed by the exciting opportunity to create their own puzzles, fostering creativity and comprehension. Grade 7 students engaged in a scavenger hunt that led them throughout the campus to locate eight articles from the UNCRC, promoting teamwork and critical thinking. Meanwhile, Grade 8 focused on designing posters that addressed various problems and proposed solutions related to specific articles of the UNCRC, encouraging awareness and advocacy.
Grade 9 students also participated in a scavenger hunt challenge and took part in a quiz to assess their knowledge of the UNCRC, reinforcing their learning in a fun and interactive manner. Grade 10 students engaged in a Diamond 9 debate, which facilitated meaningful discussions regarding the relative importance of the 42 articles of the UNCRC, allowing them to explore differing perspectives.
Additionally, we incorporated supplementary activities into our advisory mornings, including the official UNICEF WCD video and a brief quiz aimed at debunking common myths about the UNCRC. A reflection session on Friday encouraged students to contemplate the significance of WCD in their lives.
Moreover, one of our clubs at NISC designed a special activity book for the primary section, and our Social Impact team, the Every Child Every Right group, successfully sold 100 copies, each accompanied by a handmade bracelet. This initiative represents an outstanding achievement in promoting children's rights and awareness within our community.
