"Be the change that you want to see in the world"

"Be the change that you want to see in the world". Mahatma Gandhi's famous quote hangs in Rachel Keeling Nursery School and we often consider this when facing difficult situations. A group of our families certainly did this recently. Shocked at the news in Somalia where it has not rained in some regions for over a year, a group decided to fundraise to help this crisis. In Somalia crops are failing, herds are dying and many people are facing starvation and thirst. Rachel Keeling families formed a group and cooked food to sell after school. A shared staff lunch was provided  on the day, some children even joined us in the staff room to share the delicious rice, chicken, vegetables, samosas, salad and cheesecake! Children were also involved in the process with Adam handing out flyers and Aasiya making a poster to advertise the sale. We were overwhelmed with the support from other families, who bought the delicious cakes and savouries on their way home on Friday. Rachel Keeling families helped to raise £527.80 to put towards the fund this group have already started, bringing their total to nearly £3000. Reflecting back on Gandhi's words, these families have done exactly that: we can all be the change the world by our actions, even small ones. What fantastic role models for the children and us all they are! Thank you.