Roots of Empathy

February 27, 2020 By DLETNS Roots of Empathy Comments Off

Roots of Empathy is a programme designed to develop children’s empathy and social-emotional skills. The programme was initially designed & launched in Canada, but after much research and successful outcomes, it has been rolled out in many different countries. At the heart of the programme, is a class developing a relationship with a baby

International Breakfast

November 12, 2019 By DLETNS Highlights, Roots of Empathy Comments Off

Thanks to the PTA, we had a very yummy day on Friday 29th of November, 2019! Many families in our school community are from different countries around the world, and our annual international breakfast morning is to celebrate our differences (and to get to taste delicious food!). Lots of parents (and children!) got up early

Climate Justice – Junk Kouture Day

September 12, 2019 By DLETNS 2019-2020, Roots of Empathy Comments Off

Along with the rest of the world, we were busy marking the global climate strike on September 22nd. In our classes, we talked about the things we could do to help look after our school and our homes. For homework this week, we made ‘Junk Couture’ Outfits – new outfits made only out of things

Green School Committee

February 12, 2019 By DLETNS 2019-2020, Green Schools, Highlights, Roots of Empathy Comments Off

DLETNS is beginning to work towards our first Green Flag – on Energy and Waste. We’ve already been learning about all things ‘green’ in our classes and we had a highly successful ‘Junk Kouture’ day in September. In January, our first ‘Green School Committee’ was formed. It is made up of children from each class