"The focus of Roots of Empathy in the long term is to build capacity of the next generation for responsible citizenship and responsive parenting. In the short term, Roots of Empathy focuses on raising levels of empathy, resulting in more respectful and caring relationships and reduced levels of bullying and aggression. Part of our success is the universal nature of the program; all students are positively engaged instead of targeting bullies or aggressive children. "
Macdonald Drive Elementary is looking for families who have had a baby around May/June/July to become involved in the Roots of Empathy program at our school. For more information on the program please contact Ms. McKinnon either at the school (753-6020) or via email RhondaMckinnon@nlesd.ca