Framlinghamian 2023 - Flipbook - Page 62
GLOBAL CITIZEN
Global Citizenship
DEVELOPING OUR PUPILS’ SENSE OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP CONTINUES TO PLAY A
SIGNIFICANT ROLE WITHIN THE COLLEGE’S EDUCATIONAL ETHOS.
In today’s interconnected world, nurturing
to Montenegro, Romania to Nigeria, and
our young people to develop a sense
Spain to South Africa. In a Chapel address
of belonging and responsibility to the
at the beginning of the term, Principal
broader global community is not just an
Mrs North commented on how this
educational aspiration, it’s a necessity.
cultural diversity enriches the College and
provides opportunities for pupils to really
focus on being a global citizen.
In an era marked by international
collaboration, cultural diversity, and
pressing global challenges, equipping
She said: “This is a truly wonderful chance
our pupils with the knowledge, skills and
to better understand and appreciate other
mindset needed to actively engage with
nationalities, their language and their
and address pressing global challenges is
history. I encourage you all to make the
essential.
most of this opportunity, to get to know
new people, to understand their culture
Across the year, pupils of all ages have
and the history of their country, and to
taken part in a variety of initiatives and
forge friendships that will last a lifetime.”
events aimed to promote a culture of
Integrating our international pupils into
global awareness. In doing so, we
College life is extremely important. Every
empower our pupils to be responsible,
e昀昀ort is made to ensure that all pupils feel
compassionate, and engaged citizens of
the same sense of belonging and part of
the world, ready to contribute to a more
a caring, close-knit community when they
inclusive, equitable, and sustainable
join the school.
global community.
Head of ESL, Jamie MacKenzie also
Across all facets of school life we look
works hard across the year to raise pupils’
to incorporate diverse perspectives
awareness of the cultural richness our
into pupils’ curricula, encourage
international pupils bring to the College
open dialogue on global issues, and
throughout the year ensuring that di昀昀erent
facilitate opportunities for cross-cultural
cultures are celebrated and key cultural
experiences such as exchange programs
celebrations marked.
and international partnerships.
He said: “Throughout the year, Houses
During the 22/23 Academic Year,
regularly observe key international
Framlingham College welcomed pupils
celebrations such as St Nicholas Day
from 17 di昀昀erent countries, from Bermuda
(predominantly celebrated by our
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