Heidelberg PS - Capers

Respectful Relationships

Year 4 - RRRR

In Year 4, students have been learning about stress management and help seeking.

 

Gender & Identity

Research shows that children start to become aware of gender differences at a very early age, often recognising gender norms and trying to fit within these expectations by the time they reach kindergarten. As they learn about gender, they may also begin to adopt stereotypical ideas, such as believing that certain activities are only for boys or girls. This can sometimes lead to children excluding others from play based on these beliefs. That’s why it’s so important to start encouraging positive gender relationships early on. In the classroom, we use activities to help children challenge stereotypes, appreciate diversity, and develop respect for differences, laying the foundation for healthy and inclusive relationships.

 

What do you think it means to treat everyone fairly?

 

Room 22:

  • Keira: Give everyone the same opportunity and opinion.
  • Henry: Show respect to everyone.
  • Lily: Ensure everyone has the same opportunity.

Room 23:

  • Maher: Make sure nobody is left out.
  • Charlie: Treat everyone fairly.

Room 24:

  • Zoe: Be compassionate and resilient.
  • Michael: Don't take other people’s belongings and be kind.

Can you think of a time when you played a game where everyone was included? How did it make you feel?

 

Room 22:

  • Keira: Really happy.
  • Henry: Overwhelmed by too many people.
  • Lily: Proud and respected.

Room 23:

  • Claudia: Happy to be included.

Room 24:

  • Zoe: Accepting of everyone else which feels nice.
  • Michael: Feels nice to be included.
  • Harry: Feels good to be a part of a game.
Why do you think it's important for boys and girls to try all kinds of activities?

Room 22:

  • Keira: Because we should be treated the same way.
  • Henry: It’s good to let people play together.
  • Lily: I think it’s good for boys and girls to do all activities to feel respected.

Room 23:

  • Maher: So we can play what they want.
  • Charlie: Everybody is included.

Room 24:

  • Zoe: Because everyone does different things.
  • Michael: Because being stuck to one sort of thing isn't good.
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