Standing Together 27
Natalia Svetenok Principal, Woodlem British School, Ajman
Our instructors include social-emotional development in their courses every day, and our counselling team is there to help children and parents. We also plan community events, workshops, and well-being check-ins that help people feel more connected and safer. When things are unclear, schools are highly important for making things stable, trustworthy, and helpful, so that everyone in the community feels noticed, supported, and appreciated. We keep families up to date through newsletters, online platforms, and direct connection with teachers and school officials. We also promote open communication by holding parent meetings, webinars, and community events where families may ask questions and give comments. We desire to inform families not only about everything going on at the school but also to ensure they are connected to the school’s mission and know their children are receiving the academic and emotional support they require. When talking to kids about something sensitive, it is essential to connect with them. This means that before kids are ready to listen to their parents or respond to their queries about what they are being talked about, they must first feel safe and comfortable. Our school still places a lot of emphasis on community health. We work to help kids, families, and staff by staying in touch, providing pastoral care, and running wellness programs that build emotional strength.
Kids will always learn to trust and feel comfortable around their parents when they know they are being listened to and cared for.
I would tell parents to talk to their children in a calm, honest, and age-appropriate way. It is always better to listen to a child’s queries about something rather than give them a quick response.
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