We are kind to others
Lockleys North Primary School
How many kinds of kind can we be?
Our Inquiry topic this term is kindness. Students are investigating what they understand about kindness and how can they be kind in many different ways.
Learner Agreements
We are kind to each other and ourselves when we understand and use the 6 Learner Agreements.
Each learning space works collaboratively to reflect on what it means to be successful at learning. This includes how to move around the school successfully, how to treat others with kindness, how to use good problem solving skills, how to communicate well and how to stay safe when learning. After reflecting on these 6 areas in our inquiry, an agreement is made and written in language that is common to all students. Students reflect on these agreements when managing their behaviour. Our 6 Learner Agreements include; Learning, Treatment, Safety, Communication, Problem Solving and Movement. Class agreements are on display on all learning areas.
Bucket filling
Students are kind by working on applying their understanding of how to be a good bucket filler. To help parents understand how can we be kind and fill up other peoples buckets, there is a youtube clip link below reading the story. Your children know or will learn the song. If you would like to learn more about bucket filling, have a look at these clips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4gjjB3PWu8&t=72s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaddbqEQ1NE&t=54s
Restorative Practice
Restorative Practise
We are kind when we use Restorative Practices when we solve problems.
The term 3 Step Fix It, is a process students use to solve problems with other students. By asking 3 simple questions students are encouraged to take responsibility for their part when issues arise with peers. The questions include; What has happened? Who has been hurt? How are we going to fix it. Students know they have to be honest and not blame others in this process to achieve positive outcomes. Students are given the opportunity to use this process to solve problems independently or with a teacher.
Circle time
We are kind to each other when we use circle time to get to know how each person is feeling. Students are encouraged to enjoy being themselves and not put others down or laugh at them when speaking and take turns to speak. Circle time helps class cohesion and develop a class climate that fosters social and emotional well being. Students reflect on how to sustain a positive attitude towards learning and develop positive relationships with others. Other topics that are discussed in circle time include helping others when they are hurt, dealing with arguments , being strong and truthful, blaming versus fixing and forgiving others.
We are successful and happy learners when we are kind.
