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| Derby High School students Akshar Patel and Victoria Ramirez, who are teaching Tifani Horowitz's kindergarten class at Prendergast School in Ansonia. |
Approximately 100 students, all members of the Human Relations Clubs from Ansonia, Derby and Shelton High Schools and Middle Schools, came together on Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, to simultaneously implement an education program, for all 4th grade and kindergarten students at Mead and Prendergast Schools in Ansonia and Bradley and Irving Schools in Derby. The two days of teaching focused on the themes of “Who Am I” and “Celebrating Differences” in the 4th grade and “Being Kind and Recognizing and Accepting Differences in People” in kindergarten. The main purpose of this program is to instill in students an understanding of the importance of working together and getting along in the diverse world we live in. The HRC student leaders serve as role models, and inspire and motivate the younger children to embrace these concepts. Student leaders started working on this education program during the summer and through their efforts, age appropriate teaching packets were developed for use in the schools.
All students who are participating in this program took part in an all-day student developed and conducted training session on January 30 at the Ansonia Boys and Girls Club. The collaborative efforts between adults and students in Ansonia, Derby and Shelton, has been amazing and has contributed greatly to the growth and development of the Human Relations Clubs.
The entire Human Relations Club, including students and adults, are deeply appreciative of the Valley Community Foundation and the Katharine Matthies Foundation. Both of these organizations have validated the work of the HRC by providing much needed funding to support its many programs.
For more information regarding the Human Relations Clubs, please contact Nick Collicelli at 203-305-6342 or Nickhrc@sbcglobal.net.
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