Miss Marg's
Mental Health Motivations
You are a valuable part of our TEAM
AMAZINGLY GREAT COWWARRIANS
Semester one is just about over and what you have achieved in the last 6 months is incredible and something to be proud of.
- Accepting new students
- Accepting new staff
- Accepting old students with different ideas
- Accepting old staff with different ideas
- Accepting change
- Accepting defeat
- Accepting that you are part of a wonderful TEAM
- Accepting ourselves and what we can do now and what we will learn and be able to do soon.
- Accepting that these are just a few examples of acceptance.
The Power of Acceptance at Cowwarr Primary
Acceptance in primary schools means creating an environment where every student feels respected, valued, and included as they are. It’s about recognising and embracing differences in culture, ability, appearance, interests, and background, and teaching children that everyone belongs.
Primary school is a critical time for shaping how children see themselves and others. When acceptance is modelled and encouraged, students learn empathy, kindness, and how to navigate a diverse world. This helps create a culture where bullying and exclusion are less likely to thrive.
In a classroom where acceptance is prioritised:
- Children feel safe to be themselves and to take risks in their learning.
- Diversity is seen as a strength, not a challenge.
- Differences are celebrated through books, activities, and open conversations.
- Mistakes and misunderstandings are used as learning opportunities, not reasons for shame.
Teachers play a key role by using inclusive language, highlighting diverse perspectives, and encouraging respectful dialogue. Peer relationships also flourish when children are taught to look for what connects them, rather than what separates them.
Ultimately, when students feel accepted, they’re more likely to be confident, connected, and ready to learn. Creating a school culture of acceptance isn't just good for individual wellbeing, it lays the groundwork for a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Enjoy your break, you deserve it.
Please spend quality time with your family and friends.
Love who you are, what you have and the life you have.
