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I recently found this image on Social media and it made me reflect on my own teaching and parenting.  As we know having good social skills is extremely important for us to function in society.  These skills are taught both at home and at school and like anything require practise.  It is also important for children to see us as adults modelling these skills for them to learn from. 

"Developing social skills in children prepares them for a lifetime of healthier interactions in all aspects of life. Social skills are an integral part of functioning in society. Displaying good manners, communicating effectively with others, being considerate of the feelings of others and expressing personal needs are all important components of solid social skills. Helping children to develop these important skills requires a different set of strategies in each stage of development." (Educational Playcare)

Lots of the activities we do in the Classroom help promote social skills eg games,  collaborative tasks, making choices about work and reflecting on our learning. 

Some of these skills are explicitly taught via picture books, videos or hands on activities while others occur in our daily interactions with each other.  

Social skills require constant reinforcing and are learnt throughout childhood.

Tania Calabrese

Wellbeing Coordinator

Project Compassion

Project Compassion is Caritas Australia's annual Lenten fundraising and awareness-raising appeal. Millions of Australians come together in solidarity with the world's poor to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.  This year's theme is "Go Further Together."

Each Homeroom received a Project Compassion Box to help raise funds for Caritas Australia.  We ask that you send in any coins with your child as a donation.