Ways to solve a problem at school

Positive response

Trying to solve the problem

Taking responsibility for your part

Staying calm: calm words, calm actions and low volume

Showing respect

Showing concern for others’ wellbeing

Getting help from an adult if you have tried to solve the problem and it hasn’t worked

Accept genuine apologies

Negative response

Continuing or escalating the problem

Not taking responsibility , blaming others.

Losing your cool, overreacting and being aggressive: invading personal space swearing, yelling, violence

Showing disrespect: sarcasm, sass, attitude, talking back

Not caring for others’ wellbeing: making it personal, insults, put downs, ganging up

Allowing the problem to escalate (get bigger)

Holding a grudge

It is easy to focus on the negative – we have a natural tendency to do so! Remember to challenge your negative thoughts, ask yourself what evidence supports them, and look for the positives that happen each day! (Sometimes these are easier to find than others!)

Ways to solve problems in our Playground…

We need to make sure our play space is safe for EVERYONE!

If another student is doing something you don’t like, you need to tell them to stop.

STUDENT SCRIPT:

“I don’t like what you’re doing, please stop.”

IF THE BEHAVIOUR DOES NOT STOP

STUDENT SCRIPT:

“I’ve already asked you to stop, I’m telling a teacher.”

You need to report this to the yard duty teacher immediately.

This is not dobbing. This is being responsible. We need to work together.

WHEN SOMETHING IS AN ACCIDENT...

STUDENT SCRIPT:

‘I’m sorry ... It was an accident!

Are you Okay?’

Please see the flyer attached for more details.

Wellbeing Room

Our Wellbeing room is a calm space where our Wellbeing Coordinator and our Pastoral Care Worker (PCW) can provide children with the necessary support they require to increase resilience, improve social skills and develop independence. It is also where small group sessions are held on a needs basis from everything from Friendship to Managing Stress. Programs such as Bounce Back, Kimochis, Interoception, Seasons For Growth, Strong Kids are used to teach children how to cope with their emotions, bounce back from problems, and develop positive relationships—all essential life skills.

For more information on our Wellbeing initiatives, please ask to speak to the Wellbeing Coordinator: Tina Mouzakitis or Pastoral Care Worker Cathy Turner

Phone:83567930

Email: tina.mouzakitis552@schools.sa.edu.au

Email: cathy.turner255@schools.sa.edu.au

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