As parents we all want our children to feel comfortable and fit in at school. We wish for them to have lots of friends and above all to be kind to everyone. This I believe is fundamental to their wellbeing and happiness. Children need to grow up in schools and homes where they feel safe and are nurtured. This is indicative that real learning is taking place. Happy schools equate to happy parents and teachers and, overall, happy children. I clearly remember when I was headmaster of a school in Durban, and some of the parents were rather critical. They would often tell me the only good thing about our school was that our children were happy! If only they knew then how important this factor was going to be in moulding their children’s futures.