New Boy | Watch Oscar®-nominated Inspiring Film

A Story About Healing, Belonging, and Finding Your Place

What happens when a child leaves everything behind and starts over in a completely new place?

In New Boy, we meet Joseph, a young African boy who arrives in Ireland carrying memories of a difficult past. Far from home and surrounded by unfamiliar faces, he must learn how to navigate a new school, a new culture, and a new way of life.

As Joseph tries to fit in, he faces teasing, misunderstandings, and the challenge of being seen as different. At the same time, he is quietly carrying the pain and trauma of experiences that many of his classmates know nothing about.

Yet Joseph's story is not only about hardship. It is also about courage, resilience, friendship, and hope.

Through patience, understanding, and a few unexpected acts of kindness, Joseph slowly begins to build trust with his classmates. He learns that finding your place in a new community takes time, and his classmates learn that every person has a story worth understanding.

This powerful short film encourages children and teenagers to think about how they treat people who are new, different, or struggling. It also offers valuable lessons for parents, teachers, and caregivers who help young people adjust to change and overcome difficult experiences.

Whether you have ever moved to a new school, relocated to a new country, welcomed a newcomer into your community, or supported a child through a challenging transition, Joseph's journey reminds us that kindness, empathy, and friendship can help turn strangers into friends and a new place into a home.

Questions to Think About

⭐ Have you ever relocated to a new place, neighbourhood or school? How did it feel?

⭐ Did you ever face a difficult or sad experience and wish you could start all over again, only to be reminded of it in your new situation?

⭐ How do you think Joseph felt when he arrived at a school where he knew no one?

⭐ Why is it important to be kind to people who are new to our school or community?

⭐ How can we build trust with people who come from different backgrounds or cultures?

⭐ What can teachers, parents, and classmates do to help a child feel welcome and safe?

⭐ How can friendship help someone heal from difficult experiences and feel that they belong?

Watch New Boy and discover a moving story about resilience, understanding, and the power of human connection.

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At Eureka Learners Foundation, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, respected, and included. By learning from one another, embracing diversity, and showing kindness, we can build communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and belong.

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