Tolerance Day in Poland

  • Tolerance is currently a very important issue, nowadays being different is observed by our children at every turn. Tolerance means not only the openness but also the ability to respect others. Child has to understand that being different does not mean to be a worse person. Each person has the right to be respected and to live according to their own values. We have to respect everyone, no matter the age, gender, skin colour. Though, some behaviours might not be tolerated, for example: telling lies, aggression, breaking the law. Before our children will be ready to recognise the differences in culture or religion, they see the differences in attire, appearance, height or attractiveness. Students have to be aware that these are not the most important features. We cannot choose the way we look, we cannot choose the shape of our nose or face and these features do not determine the kind of person you are. Our school counsellor organised a series of lessons for students to increase their level of awareness in this area. Students watched a movie “Maciek’s birthday”, followed by a lot of discussions, games, plays, art lessons, drama lessons showing some tolerant and intolerant behaviours.