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 The subject for today was our child sponsorship - I wanted Niamh to consider why we do this and why it's important to care for others - Niamh has bucket loads of empathy and compassion and these are qualities that should be fostered. 

Children around the world don't have access to the things we westerners take for granted at times, and it's imperative that kids learn about different people and different cultures. 



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