Philosophy
Today in class, we explored Philosophy Friday. This is a time where we pause, think deeply and ask big questions about the world around us.
Our discussion was inspired by a surprising moment… Miss Gilliland discovered a squirrel in the class bird feeder (Click to watch the video! ) She stood up to scare it away, reminding us that the feeder is meant for birds. Was the squirrel being resourceful to find food or greedy and stealing from the birds?
This simple moment led us to a much bigger question:
We shared lots of thoughtful ideas:
”All animals are equally important because they are all part of nature.” – Izabella
”Humans sometimes prioritise certain animals, like pets or endangered species.” – Alexa.
There wasn’t one right answer and that’s what philosophy is all about! It helped us listen, reflect and respectfully challenge each other’s ideas.
Spring Equinox
Today also marks the Spring Equinox, the time of year when day and night are nearly equal and it officially signals the start of spring!
To celebrate, we went on a mini ‘spring spot’ around our school and noticed signs of the new season:
Help at home:
What do you think? Is it right to care for other animals and not others. Can you give any examples? And what signs of spring have you spotted?