Wellbeing & Engagement 

URStrong

We have started the friendship program URStrong with our Years 3-5. 

The skills-based program teaches children how to put a voice to their feelings, create healthy friendships, and build a solid foundation for future relationships. Along with learning what’s normal in a friendship and the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships, students also learn and practice URStrong's step-by-step approach for putting out common Friendship Fires (i.e. conflict) and how to combat Mean-on-Purpose behaviour like a ninja.

Explicitly teaching children how to develop healthy friendships and manage conflict in a positive way is at the heart of helping them flourish.

Last week the Year 3 team launched the program with a Festival of Friendship!

"On Friday all the year 3 children made friendship bracelets for our friends. We also made an obstacle course and brainstormed what a friendship ninja is. It was so fun. We also spent time in our new 'talk it out' area and played team building games with a giant parachute. 

Kyuss and Lexi in 3B

Keep a look out for some wonderful activities and reflections in your child's URStrong journal.