UN Week

This week is UN Week at GBS. The UN is the United Nations. The UN is an international organization that deals with maintaining international peace and security. The UN also focused on development work and giving humanitarian aid to those in need.

In Grade 1 we chose to focus on the Rights of the Child. In English class, we watched short videos, brainstormed and had discussions to come up with a list of things that children need to survive.

The 5 things that all children around the world need are: food, water, shelter, family and school.

Students completed a writing activity where they declared the 5 needs that they have. Students also illustrated a small poster titled 'The Most Important Right of the Child'. They had to choose 1 of the 5 rights of the child and draw a picture.

To practice at home: Ask your child about the 5 things that children need to survive. They should be able to tell you about them (and draw you a picture to represent each).