Can the Schoolyard Change Society?

When faced with growing ethnic divisions in society, children can play a significant role in mending the barriers. At least that's the attitude taken by one school in north-east Melbourne.

Joining in the annual Cultural Diversity Day last week, Reservoir East Primary School endeavoured to promote a more open and tolerant attitude towards different cultures, religions and world views.

The school provides education for some 150 students and is already very multicultural, being placed in an area with very many different nationalities where they interact with each other on a daily basis.

The organiser of the day, English and language teacher Panayiota Kai, said it's a great way for children to learn and appreciate each other regardless of differences. This helps them to form a solid basis for their future life in the community.


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