Children’s Kindness Convention 2026

On Thursday 13 August, I had the privilege of accompanying Year 5 students Charlotte Baker, Chloe Harrington-Lowe, Cleo Ballard, Estelle Sicari, Madeline Devlin and Olive Manton to the Children’s Kindness Convention, held at Pymble Ladies’ College. The convention brought together students from schools across Sydney to explore the values of kindness, empathy, and compassion, and to consider how these qualities can create positive change in our communities.

A highlight of the day was a presentation from Alice Peel, co-founder of Grow Your Mind, who shared insights into wellbeing, resilience, and the importance of fostering positive connections with others. Alice also introduced her new book, How to Be a Good Enough Kid, encouraging students to embrace imperfection, practise self-compassion, and recognise that they do not need to be perfect to thrive.

Working together as a SCEGGS team, the girls tackled the real-world issue of fast fashion. They investigated the social and environmental impacts of the fashion industry and collaborated to develop practical solutions that encouraged more sustainable and compassionate consumer choices. They adopted the slogan “Size Up for Sustainability”, encouraging consumers to buy clothes with longevity in mind rather than focusing on short-term trends.

The day concluded with students sharing their solutions and reflecting on how acts of kindness can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future.

Thank you to our SCEGGS Year 5 delegates for representing the school so positively. We look forward to seeing how they continue to demonstrate leadership, empathy, and kindness within our community.

Kaitlin Ryan
Stage 3 Wellbeing Leader