HSV International Primary School in The Hague looks for innovative ways to educate its pupils. This year the school is embarking on a unique project that combines deep learning with a focus on children’s rights. This initiative for the pupils, who are aged between 4 and 11 years old, aims to foster a deeper understanding of the rights that children have while also empowering pupils to become active and engaged global citizens.
Led by the Leader for Learning, Anna McFarlane, the project involves a series of engaging lessons that explore the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Pupils will delve into topics such as the right to education, health and identity, learning not only about their entitlements but also about the responsibilities they bear in ensuring that these rights are upheld. Through the integration of deep learning, pupils will have the opportunity to explore these concepts and discuss them together in a collaborative and supportive environment.
As a culminating activity, pupils will create personalised stone paintings that reflect their unique understanding of the right that they focused on in the lesson. During the spring term, these painted stones will be placed in various locations around the four schools’ communities, serving as tangible symbols of the project and its message. Attached to each stone will be a small seed paper containing a QR code that, when scanned, will reveal information in the form of a short video about the project and the importance of children’s rights. The finders of the stones can keep the stone as a reminder and plant the seed paper, which will flower into beautiful wildflowers. If the stones are not found, wildflowers will grow where they were placed.
By combining deep learning with a focus on children’s rights, HSV International Primary School is providing its pupils with a comprehensive education that equips them with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to become responsible and engaged global citizens. Through deep learning, they will develop critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity skills, while also fostering a sense of empathy and social responsibility.
HSV International Primary School’s mission ‘Global Citizenship, Lifelong Learning’ is evident in its innovative approach to education. By integrating meaningful projects like this into the curriculum, the school prepares pupils to be not only academically proficient but also socially responsible and engaged members of their communities. As these young pupils spread their message of children’s rights through their painted stones, they are taking a significant step towards building a brighter future for all. Will you be the lucky finder of one of these special symbols of hope for the future?
Would you like your child to be part of a meaningful and innovative learning environment? To find out more about HSV International Primary School, visit www.hsvid.nl