Humanics: Leadership and Heart Learning for Primary-Aged Children
Key Takeaways
- Learning through real-life role models. Each month, children study inspiring figures like Gandhi, Beethoven, and the Wright Brothers – people who overcame adversity and made the world better.
- Heart and leadership development. Humanics lessons teach empathy, resilience, and the importance of kindness, helping children grow into confident, compassionate leaders.
- Integrated learning approach. Humanics is woven into every Primary class, blending literacy, comprehension, and critical thinking with emotional awareness.
- Confidence through presentation. Monthly research projects and class presentations help children build public speaking skills and the ability to express ideas clearly.
- Speed reading and listening with purpose. Humanics texts are used to practise advanced comprehension techniques, combining academic growth with meaningful content.
- Preparation for life, not just school. By exploring human stories of perseverance and creativity, children learn values that shape both their learning and their character.
At Shichida Australia, we believe true education goes beyond academics. Our Humanics activities nurture not only the mind but also the heart – inspiring children to grow into compassionate, thoughtful, and purpose-driven individuals.
Each month, our students explore the lives of remarkable people who changed the world for the better. From Mahatma Gandhi and Beethoven to the Wright Brothers, these stories teach children about perseverance, kindness, creativity, and the courage to follow their dreams.
Learning from Greatness: The Humanics Experience
Every Humanics lesson introduces an influential figure who made a meaningful contribution to humanity. These individuals often faced great adversity, yet achieved extraordinary things through resilience and heart.
Students read and listen to engaging Humanics texts that bring these stories to life, developing a deep understanding of historical events and the personal values behind them. Through comprehension questions, research projects, and creative presentations, children strengthen their communication, public speaking, and analytical skills while discovering what it truly means to make a difference.
A Blend of Heart, Leadership, and Critical Thinking
Humanics lessons are an integral part of Shichida’s leadership and heart learning framework. By studying real-world role models, children begin to understand empathy, integrity, and the importance of positive action.
Our monthly research project encourages each student to dive deeper – exploring the chosen figure’s achievements, motivations, and legacy. They then deliver a short presentation to the class, building confidence and leadership while learning to express ideas clearly and respectfully.
This is part of our future skills training – as we know that the best leaders balance cognitive thinking with emotional intelligence.
Image by Shichida Australia: Shichida Primary Program students outside their classroom at a Shichida Centre, where weekly 90-minute lessons build confidence, leadership, and heart learning.
Speed Reading and Speed Listening with Purpose
At Shichida, we weave Humanics into our speed reading and speed listening practice, creating a meaningful context for developing advanced literacy and comprehension skills.
Children not only learn to process information efficiently but also absorb inspiring messages about humanity, perseverance, and innovation. This fusion of skill-building and heart-centred learning gives students both intellectual and emotional tools for lifelong success.
Benefits of the Humanics Program
- Character Building: Inspires empathy, resilience, and moral awareness.
- Public Speaking Confidence: Regular presentations develops strong communication and self-expression.
- Deeper Historical Understanding: Students connect emotionally with history through real stories of perseverance.
- Improved Literacy Skills: Speed reading and listening exercises enhance comprehension and focus.
- Leadership Development: Encourages initiative, teamwork, and personal growth.
Why Humanics Is an Essential Part of the Shichida Primary School Program
At Shichida, Humanics is woven into every Primary Program class – nurturing children’s hearts as much as their minds. Through inspiring real-life stories and purposeful activities, students learn to think critically, act with empathy, and recognise that they too can make a difference in the world.
By combining academic learning with emotional and ethical growth, our Humanics lessons help children build a strong sense of character, resilience, and social awareness – preparing them not just for school, but for life.
What is the Shichida Primary School Program
The Shichida Primary School Program empowers children to become confident, kind, and capable young leaders.
- 3-year program
- 90 minutes per class
- Maximum 8–10 students per class
- Pre-requisite of having completed Pre-Primary 4 level
- New PSP classes created at the start of each year on a weekday 4:30 timeslot
Image by Shichida Australia: Shichida graduates, who have completed the Primary School Program.
Enrolment Criteria
The Shichida Primary Program is open exclusively to students who have completed the Pre-Primary level of the Shichida program. This ensures that every child has developed the foundational memory, literacy, numeracy, and emotional intelligence skills needed to fully engage in the next stage of learning.
This seamless progression allows children to continue their Shichida journey with confidence – deepening their understanding, expanding their curiosity, and discovering the kind of person they want to become.
Frequently Asked Questions: Humanics in the Shichida Primary Program
Humanics is a key component of the Shichida Primary Program that focuses on leadership and heart learning. Each month, children study an influential person who has made the world a better place, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Beethoven, or the Wright Brothers. These lessons inspire empathy, resilience, and curiosity while reinforcing literacy and comprehension skills.
Humanics is woven into every Primary lesson through reading, discussion, and project-based learning. Students read Humanics texts, practise speed reading and listening, and explore comprehension questions that deepen understanding. Each month, they complete a research project and presentation on the featured historical figure, helping to build confidence, public speaking, and analytical thinking skills.
Humanics is part of the Shichida Primary School Program, which is designed for children who have completed the Pre-Primary level of the Shichida curriculum – generally from ages 7 to 9.
Humanics encourages children to see learning as more than academics. It builds character, empathy, and a sense of purpose, while improving comprehension, memory, and confidence in communication. Students learn valuable life lessons from real people who overcame challenges and contributed positively to society.
Entry into the Shichida Primary Program is limited to children who have completed the Pre-Primary level at Shichida. This ensures students are ready for the advanced literacy, memory, and research components of the program.
Parents can extend Humanics learning by discussing the person of the month at home, encouraging their child’s curiosity, and helping them explore how the figure’s qualities – such as perseverance or kindness – can apply to everyday life.
