In this blog series, we decided to reach out to our teachers to help us explore the concept of “Global Citizenship”.
Through the perspectives and examples shared you will enjoy the richness of the experiences provided for each and every Whitby student throughout our learning continuum.
Our mission statement challenges us all to empower each child to take responsibility as an open-minded, principled citizen in a global community. As I read each example, I must confess to feeling a sense of pride at the insight and challenge my colleagues present to each child. Our children will be the leaders of the future.
The perspectives and understandings, gained from multiple learning engagements at Whitby, will form the basis for their questioning, their interactions, their adaptability and their willingness to perceive complex situations and challenges from multiple perspectives.
The ability to be open-minded, reflective and think critically within a global community is now as much a fundamental part of learning as the traditional 3 Rs. Not only has Whitby embraced this challenge but we have imbedded this opportunity in our mission as a fundamental aspect of each child’s learning journey.
As the 2015 letter from the Gates Foundation states,
“The more global citizens there are, and the more active and effective they are, the more progress the world will make.”
I am thrilled to read such wonderful examples of our mission in action from my dedicated colleagues and I am excited for the impact our children will have on our future.
Simone Becker, Head of Lower School on:
How the PYP Exhibition Promotes Global Citizenship
Luz Palmero-Alvarez, Upper School Spanish Teacher on:
How Language Learning Lays the Foundation for Global Citizenship
Andrew Greene, Upper School Individuals and Societies Teacher on:
How Montessori Model UN Models Global Citizenship for Students
Jamie McQueen, Upper School Language Arts Teacher on:
The Golden Rule of Global Citizens