Building Kindness and Justice in our Community
At Haileybury Rendall Early Learning Centre (ELC), we are committed to instilling the values of kindness, respect, and social justice in our young learners. Our social justice initiatives throughout the year allow children to connect with their community, learn about empathy, and understand the importance of helping others. This term, we’ve focused on raising awareness for Day for Daniel, a day dedicated to promoting child safety and protection.
Day for Daniel was established in memory of Daniel Morcombe, a young boy from Queensland whose life was tragically cut short. The day aims to educate children and communities about child safety, empowering young people to recognise and respond to potentially harmful situations. Across Australia, schools and families participate in various activities to honour Daniel's memory and to reinforce messages of safety and awareness.
To mark Day for Daniel, our ELC community wore red, symbolising the message of safety and support. The children enjoyed red ice cups—a treat that also served as a conversation starter about the day’s significance. Additionally, we organised a raffle and promotion of online donations, with all proceeds going to Day for Daniel foundation. The foundation advocates for and educates others around child safety. The children took pride in being part of this initiative, learning that even small actions can contribute to a big cause. Currently we have raised over $2100 with fundraising efforts not closing for another week. What an extraordinary effort from our small community at the ELC, its heartwarming and so inspiring.
Through these hands-on experiences, our young learners are becoming more aware of their role in building a safe, supportive, and kind community. We’re proud to support Day for Daniel and similar programs as part of our mission to foster social awareness and compassion in our ELC.
Michelle Shaw
Head of Early Learning Centre
