A is for Achievement
For the first week of Term 2 with my groups, I looked at our school values, CARE, with focus on the second letter, A, as this is the one the whole school looks at during Term 2. ‘A’ stands for Achievement which includes Growth, Curiosity, Participation, Goal Setting and Persistence. In our groups we talked about what each of these mean and examples of putting them into practice either at school or during our extra-curricular activities such as footy, basketball, dancing or playing an instrument. I then asked each of the students to share how they themselves could put these into practice over the coming weeks. Students shared making the goal of spending a little more time reading each night at school; participating more during class discussions; being more curious and asking questions during class; persisting with learning their times tables. And outside of school, practicing goal shooting at home or looking to score a goal each week during footy. I also shared what I might focus on, persistence with my paperwork and the administration side of my work!
As a family over a meal this weekend, or as you drive somewhere in your car, you might like to discuss our school values (CARE – Community, Achievement, Respect and Encouragement) with your child. You could even share what you might focus on this Term in regards to achievement and together spur one another on!
Sarah McIntosh
Student Welfare
Helpful Parenting Support for Families with Primary School Children
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