News | 10 October 2025

Kindness Butterfly Project

Even a small act of kindness can make a big difference...

At IES Österåker, we believe that the smallest of actions can create the biggest of changes. Imagine a butterfly effect, where one small flap of wings in one part of the world can create a ripple that touches another, far off shore. This year, we are translating that beautiful concept into real-life action with The Butterfly Project: Spreading Kindness and Compassion.

We are guided by the powerful notion that one small act of kindness can impact the world in ways we may not even expect. A single smile, a helping hand, a kind word these are the "flaps of the wings" we are focused on. These simple gestures are the seeds of compassion that can grow into a culture of empathy and positivity.

We will be launching this project within our school, encouraging every student and staff member to actively seek out opportunities for kindness and compassion every day. Whether it's helping a classmate with a difficult task, leaving a cheerful note for a teacher, or doing a good deed for someone else, every action counts.

We warmly invite our entire school community, students, parents, guardians, and staff to join us in this simple challenge and pay it forward this school year!

Together, we can demonstrate how a collection of small, sincere actions can transform our school, our homes, and our community into a warmer, more compassionate place. Let's make this term an opportunity for kindness to take flight at IES Österåker!

Keep an eye out for butterflies this term...