Did you know that being kind benefits both the giver and receiver of the kindness? Here is a film that explains the science of kindness and why we feel so good when performing a kind act.
True Kindness while expecting nothing in return
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZGghmwUcbQ
What ideas do you have for performing Random Acts of Kindness this week?
Prudence means thinking carefully and making sensible decisions.
It also means knowing where to go for help if needed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ripQ9jJnw1c
The Ant and the Grasshopper – Who do you think shows that Character Strength of Prudence in this fable?
Zara and Chandler have written about Fairness and things I love 🙂
People who are fair treat everyone equally and give everyone a fair chance. Fairness is also about working cooperatively and applying rules fairly. People who are equitable treat males and females equally and have respect for all regardless of their gender. Another aspect of fairness is being a positive bystander.
This clip is about respecting others…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH9AyDYbrEc
The above clip is about equal pay for men and women, but it is also about gender equity.
Please share your views below!
Hope means looking forward to the future and believing that good things will happen.
It also means that you expect the best in the future, and you work hard to achieve it. You believe that the future is something that you can control.
We can combine hope with Goal Setting. As students, setting and achieving goals is an important part of learning and feeling a sense of worth.
Kid President’s message of hope 🙂
What are your goals? What are you doing to achieve your goals?
Respectful Relationships at Barwon Heads PS
Barwon Heads PS is a school that prides itself on the respect that we show for others. We are supported by the Respectful Relationships initiative, driven by “Our Watch” which was established to drive nationwide change in the culture, behaviours and power imbalances that can lead to injustices against women and children. Respectful Relationships work will complement and enhance our Positive Education program, increase the student’s and school community’s perceptions of what it means to be a truly accepting society.
Research shows that children become aware of gender norms at an early age so it is important to commence work on building positive gender relationships within these early years. The program is in direct response to the Royal Commission into Family Violence, which recommended Respectful Relationships, be introduced to all schools to change attitudes and reduce the prevalence of family violence in future generations.
Classroom activities are used to help children explore gender identity, challenge stereotypes and to learn to value and show respect for diversity and difference. We can examine gender stereotypes through literature and we can model respect for everyone, regardless of their differences or gender.
We are also aiming to promote respectful relationships in our community by organising a community forum to discuss how other organisations in the community address the subject of respectful relationships.
WE ARE A RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS SCHOOL
We value and respect others for who they are regardless of gender.
We build respectful relationships with all members of our school and community.
We are helping create a world where everyone feels safe, respected and included.Â
Forgiveness means letting go of hard feelings like anger, sadness and frustration that can happen when you or someone else makes a mistake. It is a form of compassion.
To focus on forgiveness rather finding a solution can enhance positive coping skills. An example of an excellent coping mechanism is exercising while reframing negative thought patterns into positive ones. Getting social support from others and practicing mindfulness are also good coping strategies.
Why do you think it’s important to forgive others?