Global Citizenship

The Year 6’s have been learning about what it means to be a global citizen. A global citizen is someone who takes an active role in their community and works to make the planet a better place. The students have gained a better understanding of the world and are learning to get more involved in local and global communities. They have learnt that they have the power to change the world around them and that they can be a positive influence for all of those they may meet. They have the power to create a more positive, fair, safe and secure world for everyone.

Here are a few definitions of a Global Citizen that the Year 6’s came up with:

“A global citizen is a person that helps out with society, takes care of the environment, recycles and treats people the way they want to be treated.” – Treasure Mpofu

“A person that helps the world and other people in tough situations.” – Teeyana Shaik Mahomed

“A person who is dedicated to helping the world and the environment.” – Saumya Maharaj

“A person that volunteers to help the community.” – Wonke Qokela

“A person who takes responsibility for the environment and takes care of others.” – Iviwe Matakata

“A global citizen is someone who plants trees and helps people in need.” – Morgan Glanville

“A global citizen is someone that takes responsibility for their country and environment.” – Joseph Banutelo

The Year 6 students investigated Global Warming and how they can reduce their carbon footprint. They learnt how to be responsible citizens and to help those in their community. The students designed slogans on how to make the environment a better place and are looking forward to discovering more about how to be a Global Citizen.

“To become a true global citizen, one must abandon all notions of ‘otherness‘ and instead embrace ‘togetherness‘.” – Suzy Kassem (US Author & Poet)

Brittney Hakime
Year 6 Teacher