Kindness Counts Fortnight drew to a joyful close on Friday 13 February as we finished half term with colour, community spirit and a shared sense of purpose across the whole Junior School. This year, our celebrations not only strengthened our own Georgian community, but also raised funds to support the making and building of classroom furniture at La Fraternelle Primary School in Kinkole, DR Congo, through our partnership with St Joseph’s African Aid (SJAA). Three quarters of the proceeds from Opposites Day and Home Clothes Day will go towards this project, with the remaining quarter supporting CAFOD.

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This year’s theme, Kindness Builds a Community, linked with Children’s Mental Health Week’s focus, This is My Place, encouraging our pupils to reflect on collaboration and inclusiveness - values that lie at the heart of our Georgian community. By connecting our learning and fundraising, pupils saw how kindness can strengthen both local and global communities.

The fortnight began with assemblies led by our Heads of Year and GOALies, who shared the vision for Kindness Counts 2026 and reminded pupils how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. During PSHE lessons in the first week, children explored collaboration and inclusiveness through our special ‘Building Brick’ activity, creating vibrant designs inspired by our Georgian values.

We were also delighted to see democracy in action as pupils voted for their new GOALies from Reception Year to Year 6 - young leaders who will champion wellbeing and kindness across the school.

The fortnight was filled with memorable moments. Opposites Day brought creativity and laughter, while Home Clothes Day offered a relaxed opportunity for self-expression. Through these events, pupils understood that their participation was contributing directly to improving learning environments for children in Kinkole, helping to build not just furniture, but opportunity and community.

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A particular highlight was welcoming visiting schools for our Year 3–6 GOALies Wellbeing Ambassador Training, where pupils developed their leadership skills and shared ideas for promoting positive mental health.

In the second week, classes focused on This is My Place, reflecting on what makes our school community special. Working collaboratively, pupils created beautiful Belonging Mosaics - powerful visual reminders that every individual contributes something unique and valuable to our shared community.

Some classes even experienced lessons without classroom furniture, encouraging creativity, teamwork and adaptability. This purposeful experience helped pupils reflect on gratitude and connection, while deepening their understanding of how their fundraising will make a tangible difference to pupils at La Fraternelle Primary School.

The fortnight ended in true Junior School style with Feelgood Friday, and our fantastic Colour Run, much anticipated and always a celebration of joy, wellbeing and togetherness.

A huge thank you to our staff, GOALies and pupils for embracing the spirit of Kindness Counts so wholeheartedly. Through thoughtful actions, shared experiences and meaningful global outreach, our community has once again shown that kindness truly does build a community - at St George’s and far beyond.