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Leader: Geenah Loughran
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GEM CHAT
A GEM Chat consists of 2-5 minute activities/conversations that you can have individually or as a whole family, at different points throughout the day (whenever works best for you). Each newsletter will provide a different chat prompt. Please see below this week's chat:
The Imperfects Podcast
Dr Emily – Goals For Your Goals
Guest:
Whether you’re a ‘new year new me’ aficionado, a 5-year planner, or get sweaty at the thought of setting goals, this episode is for you.
Joined by our resident psychologist Dr Emily Musgrove, we’re unpacking goal setting, which at its core, is the intention to change our behaviour.
In this episode, Hugh, Ryan and Josh, with the help of Dr Em, talk through why goals may seem intimidating, and how to reconcile the idea that there is no growth when you are not changing.
Leading us into a very lovely introduction of a strengths-based approach to change, Dr Em explains SMART goals using Hugh’s bedtime as a real-life example.And for those with a particularly strong inner critic (or rocky relationship with goals), Dr Em gently guides Hugh, Ryan and, especially Josh, through the blessing of allowing ourselves some slack, leading from the feet up and engaging in committed action.
AND, we learn about temptation bundling and Hugh’s taste in music (not as dirty as it sounds).
Dr Em, you’re in all of our inner cheer squads
PBIS
Our PBIS Blitz is:
Talking to others respectfully helps everyone feel valued and heard. It builds strong friendships, helps solve problems calmly, and creates a positive school community.
When we talk to people respectfully, we:
- Wait for others to finish speaking before we start talking.
- Use positive body language – face the person, smile, and make eye contact.
- Show interest by listening carefully and asking friendly questions.
- Use polite words and tone – say “please,” “thank you,” and speak kindly.
In the Classroom you can......
- Wait for your turn to speak during discussions.
- Listen to your teacher and classmates without interrupting.
- Show you’re listening by nodding or using encouraging words like “I agree” or “That’s interesting!”
In the Yard, you can
- Take turns talking in games or group chats.
- Be patient when others are sharing ideas or stories.
- Include others by asking what they think.
Students can receive PBIS cards when they see students:
- Waiting for their turn to speak
- Showing interest in others’ ideas
- Using kind words and positive body language
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