Getting along with others!

Year 5/6 were asked what advice they would give to younger students about how to get along with others and here are some pieces of their advice.

Be nice to everyone, no matter how different they are to you! (Olivia & Ally)

Always include others! (Zahra & Veronica)

Be yourself and don't let others tell you who you are! (Bianca & Liana)

Be a role model! (Ben & Stefan)

Using kind words gives a confidence boost!

Tell the truth to others! (Stefan B & Massimo)

Treat others how you want to be treated! (Luca & Eva)

Talk about things in common!

Think happy!

Be there for your friends! (Eva & Giulia)

Be friendly!

Don't be negative! (Steven)

Play fairly! (Talia)

Try to make others feel good! ( Milana)

Embrace other's interests! (Maggie)

Be kind! (Madi & Olivia)

Be a good listener! (Noah P)

Don't be selfish! (Jane)

Share! (Sarah & Mikella)

Don't hurt others! (Francesca)

Be positive! (Hannah & Elizabeth)

Be inclusive! (Nick & Ava & Alex)

Let others talk! (Sienna C)

Be a team player! (Francis)

Be supportive!

Communicate with your friends because they can help! (Isaac & Jackson)

Be respectful of your classmates! (Conner & Edward)

Understand what the person is like! (Zoe & Penny)

Think before you act! ( Isabella & Sienna L)

Don't let people control you! (Marcus, Eden & Christian E)

Get along with each other! (Lola & Melissa)

Try new things! (Alexia & Bianca)

Work together! (Lachlan & Noah O)

If you think the words you are going to say will hurt someone, don't say it at all! (Bella & Lily)

Be confident in a nice way! (Hamish & Vincent)

Don't act like someone you are not! (Sienna F & Tiana)

Be patient with each other! (Sara & Claudia)

Always be respectful! (Lorenzo & Justin)

Well done, Year 5/6!

Seasons Program

Seasons is a unique peer support program developed to help children and young people cope with the grief and feelings of loss resulting from separation, divorce or death.

Children and young people need effective help when grief and loss overpower their thoughts, feelings and behaviour, often resulting in life patterns of denial, isolation and depression.

Seasons is based on the concept of the ‘seasons of the year’ as an image, not only of the particular moments in time when grief and loss is experienced in a specific way, but also the changes and movements of grief over time. Just as the seasons of the year are dynamic, so are the changes in the feelings of children and young people as they address their grief. Seasons is not a therapy program, but rather a peer support program guided by a trained adult. Seasons comprises of a small number of children per group. It is written at five developmental levels to cater for different age groups.

Seasons sessions may incorporate?

•Discussion/Dialogue

•Story

•Literature & Poetry

•Drama

•Art

•Writing

•Music & Song

•Relaxation & Meditation

•Symbols

•Rituals

•Celebrations

•Silence & Reflection

Seasons is accompanied by a journal for each developmental level. Journals are integral to the program and are used by each participant. Journals are not workbooks, but contain words and Seasons also includes a list of resources that is continuously updated. Seasons is facilitated by an adult ‘Companion’. Whilst ‘Companions’ require training in the use of the program, persons conducting the Seasons program do not require tertiary qualifications. A Seasons ‘Companion’ is a person with a commitment to the program philosophy and content, and an understanding of the process of grief. ‘Companions’ use their own wisdom, intuition, interpersonal skills and their sensitivity to feelings, to ensure an attentiveness to the needs of the child and young person.

We hope to start the Seasons program as soon as possible. The program will run during class time and not interfere with your child’s play time. A trained staff member will be running the sessions. Please indicate below whether you are interested in having your son/daughter participate in the program and return the slip below to your child’s homeroom teacher. Further information about the session times, ‘Companion’ and details will follow.

Please contact the Annie McNaughton if you have any questions.

SRC NEWS

The first SRC Values Award is awarded to Year 3/4 for their teamwork on the excursion.

Congratulations!!

St Raph's Got Talent

A big callout to all you talented St Raphaelians! St Raph's Got Talent will be held on Wednesday in Weeks 6 and 7.

Nomination Forms will be available in the homeroom tubs today.

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