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65 Woodsome St, Mount Lawley Western Australia 6050 ABN 47 842 936 866

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LAWLEY UPDATE 17 Term 4 No. 4 2015

CONGRATULATIONS

Rosa 11O1 won first prize in the High School Section of the National Chinese Star Writing Competition for School Students. This event is conducted by the Confucius Institute at the University of Adelaide, supported by the Education Office of Embassy of China and the Confucius Institute Headquarters in Beijing. This competition provides a good opportunity

for Chinese language learners to demonstrate their Chinese writing abilities. Well done Rosa.

Mitch 10H2 received the Top Achieving Year 10 Award at the Follow the Dream ceremony last week which was presented by Libby Ferrari from BHP Billiton, the major financial sponsor of Follow the Dream Mount Lawley Outreach. Congratulations Mitch.

Please support our Green initiative by reading the rest of this Update

online at P & C Website http://mlshspc.org.au or

on school website www.lawley.wa.edu.au

The 2015 school year is drawing to a close - rapidly - and this is the final Update for the year. 2015 saw the move of Year 7 students into secondary schools and this very much resembled Y2000. I doubt any of the Year 7 students have regretted the move. Mount Lawley SHS is better for having this enthusiastic group of students “on board”.

On Monday, 7 December 2015 the Year 6 to Year 7 transition took place and again, the Year 6 students are keen to commence their secondary career. Many parents attended the information session and their time is very much appreciated. Some joined the school for the first time, whilst for others, a younger son/daughter enters the school. Some of the parents are even graduates. They join a good school - good seeking to be great - and it is a good school due to the quality of the programs, good teachers and quality stu-dents. The school must be safe from drugs, violence and bullying and students must work hard to achieve success. The incoming group will continue to build on the school’s traditions.

A special mention to the P&C who organised morning tea for the incoming parent group. This is an excellent initiative and thanks go to Ms Furness and her hard working executive. Thanks also to the untiring efforts of webmaster, John Pryor, who continues his volunteer work for the P&C without a child currently in the school.

The Year 9 group spent two days with their transition to the Senior School where they moved into a similar timetable to next year. One of the challenges Year 10s face is they are more mobile in travelling to their classes. This program seeks to set the condi-tions for a successful 2016.

The annual Carols on the Lawley Lawn was conducted recently (Friday, 4 December 2015) and whilst, as usual, the weather was unkind, the audience enjoyed the fantastic music making and choral singing of the school’s music students. An initiative of the School Chaplain, the Carols event is one people look forward to. Many staff work very hard to deliver the event and their efforts are appreciated. However, a special mention is warranted for the school’s music teachers, Ms deRozario and Ms Gallagher and of course, the School of Instrumental Music visiting staff for their work in readying the students.

The final school assembly for 2015 was held this week. Lasting for nearly two hours, over one third of the students in the school were recognised by the presentation of one or more awards. Apart from the number of excellent students, a school like this one has a number of awards supported by outside groups/indi-viduals. From Cadet of the Year to Student of the Year to an aca-demic prize, congratulations are extended to all students recog-nised. Thanks to all who attended, including a number of parents.

A THOUGHTThe philosophy of the classroom in one generation will be the

philosopy of government in the next. Abraham Lincoln

CAST YOUR VOTE

Mount Lawley SHS Folk Trio, Hannah, Clancy and Jamie have entered the 6PR High School Christ-mas Music Competition featuring festives tunes.

Listen to their entryhttp://www.6pr.com.au/radio/high-school-christmas-music-

competition-20151110-gkvr38Ensure you vote

as the school can win $1500 of music equipment

Lawley Update No. 17 Term 4 , 2015

The school’s Symphony Orchestra performed and as with the Carols, was outstanding. Directed superbly by music teacher, Ms deRozario, the student musicians displayed great skill and musicianship in the performance. The Orchestra’s perfor-mance was enjoyed by all.

It is also noted that the students attending the assembly dem-onstrated outstanding behaviour. Seated for a long time can be daunting, however, parents can have a sense of pride in the way the cohort paid attention and were co-operative.

Next week will see a number of reward activities for Middle School students and the annual morning tea for school volun-teers. This event is a way the school can thank the several hun-dred parents, friends of the school and community members who give so much. The State Library also finds our students well behaved. Please see letter on page 3.

Over the break a number of seats and shading will be installed around the school. The shaded area will be between the thea-tre and music block. This project has been funded by the P&C and the support of the school’s parent body is very much ap-preciated. The P&C will also fund the 2016 diary that is pro-vided to all students. The P&C plays a real role in the school and President Jo and her committee would be delighted to welcome new members for 2016. Please consider your ability to join the P&C and make a contribution.

As the final Update for the year I would like to wish all families the best for the Festive Season and for 2016. I wish all students a relaxing break and whilst it will probably occur too soon for all, school for students resumes on Monday, 1 February 2016.Milton Butcher, Principal

The Mount Lawley Coffee Club

The Mount Lawley Coffee Club will be returning in

full swing in 2016. To start the ball rolling we will be

holding a Lawley Coffee Club in the Dee Kaf at school

from 8.45am – 10.15am.

Parents and caregivers are invited to pop in and

purchase a great coffee from the café and have an

informal chat with other parents and staff from the

school.

The Coffee Club provides a great opportunity to

catch up with other families and have any questions

answered that you may have regarding the school,

its community, or just teenagers in general!

From Term 1 2016, we will meet fortnightly on

Wednesday Mornings (odd weeks of school term)

starting Week 1, Wednesday 3rd February.

Hope to see you there

Suzie Barnes

Healthy Active Coordinator

800th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAGNA CARTA

COMPETITION WINNERS

Eleven Year 10 HASS Academic Extension class entered a Murdoch University competition to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. Recently the winners were announced and our students as a group were recognized for their ‘Outstanding Written Submissions’. Ms Galavan, the Hu-manties and Social Sciences teacher was there to receive the $800 prize on behalf of the school, a commemorative medal for each of the students and a plaque for the school. These will be presented to the students at the final school assembly. Congratulations to all who participated.

Luke Claire Ryan Reece Tahlia Jeremy

YEAR 10 ITALIAN GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENT MEETS WITH OUR LOCAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, MICHAEL SUTHERLAND

Olivia, a Year 10 Italian Gifted and Talented student met with our local Member of Parliament, Mr Sutherland to discuss the WAATI/Intercultura Italian exchange pro-gramme . Mr Sutherland kindly gave Olivia some WA souvenirs as a gift for her Italian school and community and a generous donation of $100 to put towards her trip. He also organised an ‘Ambassador’s Package’ from the Premier’s office which included WA books and souvenirs.

Olivia was extremely grateful for meeting with Mr Sutherland and for his generous donations. Olivia will be living in Potenza with an Italian family, and attending school at Liceo Scientifico Pasolini for two months.

Gabriella, a year 11 Italian student is also participating in the exchange program and will be living with a host family from Forlì and attending an Italian school nearby. I wish the girls the best of luck on exchange. Mrs Chapman, Italian Teacher

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Lawley Update No. 17 Term 4 , 2015

IMPORTANT TRANSPORT CHANGES FOR NEXT YEAR (2016)ABSTUDY CLAIMS TO BE SUBMITTED

BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Principals are asked to let their families know that the Australian Government is encouraging submis-sions for ABSTUDY claims to be made to Centrelink before Christmas. Most claims can be lodged over

the telephone with assistance from Centrelink staff. The ABSTUDY line is 1800 132 317.

Lawley Update No. 17 Term 4 , 2015

WEEK 45 – RÉSUMÉ BUILDING/PEER GROUP

Wellbeing Element – Meaning and Purpose; Relationships

and Optimism. Character Strength – Honesty

Compiling a résumé requires students to be reflective and resourceful. It is also a rewarding and enlightening expe-rience as students are thinking about positive aspects of their lives. It is their presentation to the communities in which they live of their achievements, skills, personal at-tributes and what they can offer others.

When it comes to assembling this list it is a very difficult exercise unless students have someone to bounce ideas off and remind them of past successes; family and friends are ideal. It also benefits them immensely to listen to oth-ers sharing their successes because they can’t help but deeply reflect on how it relates to them.

A common stumbling block for most of us is to list things we have done without adding the benefits these things have brought to the role, task or others involved. People reading résumés are looking for value added and what potential employees can bring to enhance their organisa-tions.

Peer group issues often consume younger students be-cause peer acceptance and belonging are paramount in their lives. As such providing structured opportunities for them to discuss what they need to do build well-function-ing peer groups is a must.

Rather than guessing what their peers are thinking, they can share expectations and the do’s and don’ts face to face and side by side. Encouraging them to use the language of Character Strengths, growth mindsets, mindfulness and elements of wellbeing will ensure there is no ambiguity

Parent Newsletter Article SUPPORTING SCHOOL DIARY, With the DIARY EXTRACT FOR THAT WEEK

Funded by School P & C . Source : The Learning CurveWEEK 44 –MIDDLE/SENIOR HOLIDAYS

Learning Intentions/Goals - at the end of this week students

should leave with:

learning in the previous term.

Value for Life – Originality: Identify three positive behaviours which show Originality at home, then at school and then in the community.Wellbeing Focus: Holidays are wonderful times for students to re-lax and enjoy with their families and friends as well as their own company. For all students holidays are also an excellent opportu-nity to read, exercise more and pursue their hobbies.For senior students, while holidays are a time to rest, revive and survive, they are also valuable opportunities to revise the previous term’s learning. The reality is if they don’t revise then, it won’t hap-pen. As we learned in ‘Remembering a Smarter Way’, should stu-dents not regularly revisit what they have learned then it is lost from their long term memories forever.The cultivating of positive reflective habits in our students to en-able them to take stock and then make any necessarychanges is essential for them to flourish. To achieve this we need to present regular opportunities for students to reflect on their pro-gress, they won’t just pick these habits up implicitly along the way.Senior students need to be coached to be resourceful and plan both a relaxing holiday period and an effective revisionprogram; there are focuses in the planners to nurture these habits. Students are always encouraged to plan, but have they ever been taught explicitly how to? Planning their holidays presents an ideal opportunity to teach them.

CAREER AND TIME MANAGEMENTLEARNING INTENTIONS/GOALS. AT THE END OF THIS LESSON

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44. Signature strengths scenario – describe how you would

use your signature strengths if you lost the key to your house

and your parents would not be home from work for four hours.

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” George Bernard Shaw.

ACTIONSWhat are two things I will start doing to enjoy quality holidays?

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HOLIDAYS Wellbeing Bank: to improve your wellbeing element Exercise

and Vitality by striving, thriving and flourishing during your holidays

doing positive things.

To enjoy a quality time in your holidays

get out of bed a little later than normal

reward yourself with one big sleep in each week

enjoy one or two quality leisure activities every day

Holidays are times to

relax, clear the mind and recharge

top yourself up with zest and enthusiasm

reflect on your efforts during term and complete Reflection of My

Performance Last Term

Reflect on

did you act like a pupil or a student?

students use internal control

and believe their own efforts and

attitudes influence how they perform

pupils depend on external control

from parents and teachers to

influence how they perform

did you extend your efforts or was

close enough good enough?

are there any areas that you can

improve on?

is what you are currently doing

going to get you what you want?

how will you get more of what you

want?

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ACTIONS !What two things will I start doing this week to improve my focus

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HOLIDAYSWellbeing Bank: to improve your wellbeing element Exercise

and Vitality through striving, thriving and flourishing during your

holidays by doing positive things.

Holidays are times to do four vital things

relax, clear the mind and recharge

top yourself up with zest and enthusiasm

thoroughly review and revise each of your subjects

material; there will be no available time to do this next term

honestly self-assess where you are at in relation to achieving

your goals; are you on track? Complete Reflection of My

Performance Last Term.

You have at least an extra 50 hours weekly with no school or

travelling; use them well

are there adjustments to be made to what you are doing?

complete What are my Goals; this will refocus you.

without a sound revision of your subjects, your brain sees what

you have learnt as not important and dumps it.

To enjoy a quality time in your holidays

get out of bed at your normal school day time

reward yourself with one big sleep in each week

on the first day of the holidays plan

on the Holiday Timetable; include

all your activities.

complete one reviewing and

revising session per subject daily

study in the mornings; you are

sharper then

aim to enjoy one or two quality

leisure pursuits daily

reward yourself after good efforts,

not vice versa.

you may attend subject

seminars arranged by various

educational organisations also.

Wellbeing Bank: to improve students’ Character Strength Humour and

wellbeing element Exercise and Vitality through striving, thriving and

flourishing during their holidays by doing positive things.

An acceptance that to develop and improve in any areas of their lives that

they need to regularly reflect on and self-assess their efforts and for senior

students a willingness to plan a balanced holiday program of quality leisure,

structured revision and self-assessment of their learning in the previous term.

To develop their thinking capabilities through Persisting and Finding Humour

Habits of Mind and the Exploring Habits of Mind and Think, Pair, Share

Thinking Tools to sharpen their thinking, enabling them to be self-managing.

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45. Peeling petals – peel the petals off a rose flower one by

one, feel their texture and count them. Describe how they felt

to touch and how many were there?

“If you want to go fast, go alone.  If you want to go far, go together.”   Saying

ACTIONSWhat are two things I will start doing to be a positive influence in my peer group?

1.

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PEER GROUP Wellbeing Bank: to grow your wellbeing element Relationships and Optimism by sharing positive times with your peer group.

Your Peer Group is made up of who you mix with at school and

in the community

Healthy peer groups understand shared and clear expectations of each other

what are acceptable ways to speak and act

to speak up if they don’t want to do something

valuing, trusting and believing in each other.

In your peer group it is important to have the self-confidence to be your true self

not showing some pretend image

use your signature strengths in your thinking

stand up alone when you disagree with the group; underneath they will respect you for your strength

resist peer group pressure using grit and growth mindsets

Sometimes, students make poor choices so that they will fit in with their peer group

they do what they know is wrong

be strong, look for what is right and stick to it.

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on résumé building?

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“It’s better to be looked over than overlooked.” Mae West.

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RESUMÉ BUILDINGWellbeing Bank: to build your wellbeing element Meaning and

Purpose through reflecting on your greatest achievements to

compile your resumé.

Your resumé is a celebration of your achievements and what you

will offer to benefit others’ lives.

It provides potential employers with a clear picture of your

talents and skills

qualifications, experience and achievements

suitability for the position

what you will bring to benefit their organisation; research the

target organisation to tailor your resumé accordingly.

people are impressed when they discover you have taken the

time to find out about them.

Be to the point

no more than three pages with relevant information

include a photo of yourself

introduce yourself via a covering letter emphasising specific

parts of your resumé relevant to the position.

Use the headings

Personal Particulars

Qualifications and Training

Achievements and Benefits

Skills and Capabilities

Interests and Character Strengths

Names of three referees. Ask each to focus

on a specific area about you to cover all bases.

Highlight what you offer

well developed communication skills, both oral and written

ability to solve problems

how you accomplished things to benefit others

ability to work to schedules

initiative to work towards goals

how you stand out from the competition; focus on

achievements rather than purely responsibilities

work experience benefits

a can do and want to attitude.

Ensure the presentation of your Resumé is professional.

Wellbeing Bank: to build students’ Character Strength Honesty and wellbeing

elements Meaning and Purpose and Relationships and Optimism through

reflecting on their greatest achievements to compile their résumés and

enjoying their peer group relationships.

An understanding of the ingredients necessary to compile a high quality

résumé and building high quality relationships within their peer group.

To develop their thinking capabilities through Communicating with Clarity

and Precision and Creating, Imagining, Innovating Habits of Mind and the

Exploring Habits of Mind and Three Amigos Thinking Tools.

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WEEK 47 – EMOTIONAL WELLBEING/BOOSTING WELLBEING

Wellbeing Element – Exercise & Vitality; Strengths & Control.

Character Strength – Teamwork

The World Health Organisation predicts depression will be the world’s number health issue by 2030. One in four young people will experience emotional health issues.The adolescent mind is often a turbulent place, balancing the demands of family and friends, coping with pressures of school, dealing with puberty and living up to the ex-pectations they have of themselves. Supporting teenag-ers to maintain a healthy emotional functioning level and not let their worries escalate into more serious emotional wellbeing issues is an ongoing challenge for all parents and teachers.Unfortunately in today’s society, we spend much of our time pulling teenagers out of the river after they have fallen in. A far more proactive approach is for us to walk upstream and stop them falling in the river in the first place. The time to fix the roof is when the sun is shining, not when it begins to rain. It is very difficult to initiate posi-tive dialogue with students who are already suffering from emotional health issues.The goal is to empower students to build their sense of emotional wellbeing through using their signature strengths and growth mindsets. Every day they can add to their wellbeing banks by looking for what is right and having positive experiences.There are many organisations set up to support people who suffer from these issues. They do a wonderful job as-sisting people to regain their normal functioning levels. This week students will be investigating some of them to provide insights on emotional illness and the associated warning signs.Open and trusting communication lines between stu-dents, parents and teachers enable opportunities for pro-active programs to be put in place to future proof their emotional wellbeing.

Parent Newsletter Article SUPPORTING SCHOOL DIARY, With the DIARY EXTRACT FOR THAT WEEK

Funded by School P & C . Source : The Learning CurveWEEK 46 –COMMUNICATION AND CONVERSATIONS

Wellbeing Element - Wellbeing Element

Character Strength – Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence

Our students were born into a digital world and commu-nicating electronically is what comes natural for them. The 21st century has seen the advent of more and more medi-ums of communication which have reduced our opportuni-ties for conversations in person. The virtual world seems to be taking over at the expense of in-person relationships. We need to be vigilant to ensure that our students aren’t spend-ing a disproportionate amount of their time communicating electronically.Nearly everything that we will achieve in life will be through people, with people and by people. Healthy relationships are the cornerstones to a well-functioning world and as such we need to focus on cultivating in our students the skills to communicate effectively such as:

conversation

Let’s role model the CARE principle when we have conversa-tions:

C – Communicate – use our signature strengths to be open and honestA – Achieve – aim for win-win conversationsR – Respect – listen with our eyes, our ears and our heartsE – Expect – give more of ourselves because others matter

RELATIONSHIPSLEARNING INTENTIONS/GOALS. AT THE END OF THIS LESSON

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46. Signature strength search – reflect on what you think are

the five signature strengths of your best friend or your Mum or

your Dad and describe why you think that.

“The greatest motivational act one person can do for another is to listen.” Ray E. Moody.

ACTIONSWhat are two things I will start doing to have positive face to face conversations with others?

1.

2 .

COMMUNICATION & CONVERSATIONSWellbeing Bank: to develop your wellbeing element Relationships and Optimism by having positive face to face conversations with others.

Nearly everything you will achieve in life comes from working and communicating well with people

building your wellbeing using your signature strengths

When having face to face conversations use eye contact and welcoming body language

be curious by asking, tell me more

listen with your eyes, ears and heart

expect to hear something special and respect it

Much communication today is done using texting, facebook, emails, instagram, twitter, kik

less value is placed on being with real people

Seek support from parents and teachers if your relationships are Net based and secretive

you are mixing less in person with friends

you spend a lot of time on the Net and Facebook

Use the CARE principle

C – Communication: be open and honest

A – Achieve: aim for win-win conversations

R – Respect: listen with your eyes, ears and heart

E – Expect: give more of yourself to get more back.

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ACTIONS !What two things will I start doing this week to improve my focus

on having in person communication and conversation?

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“The greatest motivational act one person can do for another is to listen.”

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COMMUNICATION AND CONVERSATIONSWellbeing Bank: to grow your wellbeing element Relationships

and Optimism through having positive face to face conversations

with others.

Nearly everything you will achieve will come from

working with people, through people and by people.

how well you communicate will influence how successful you

are in achieving what you want to.

Much communication today has lost the personal touch and

done via electronic means such as

texting, facebook, emails, instagram, twitter, kik

there are less opportunities to be with real people face to face.

Self correct if the following are happening to you

your relationships are based around the Net

you are mixing far less in person with friends

you are secretive about who you are chatting with on the Net

you are surfing the Net and Facebook for no real purpose.

Build personal connections by

making eye contact and using welcoming body language

avoiding being a persuader who starts from positions of

certainty

being a connector who is curious to learn more from others

looking for similarities with each other

everyone has something special; expect it and respect it

asking open questions to learn such as; How did you go about

it? What were you pleased with?

Use the CARE principle

C – Communication: be open and honest

A – Achieve: aim for win-win

conversations

R – Respect: listen with your eyes,

ears and heart

E – Expect: give more of yourself

to get more back.

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Wellbeing Bank: to grow students’ Character Strength Appreciation of

Beauty and Excellence and wellbeing element Relationships and Optimism

through having positive face-to-face conversations with others.

A raised mindfulness of the time they are spending on social networking

sites, texting and tweeting, the warning signs that they are isolating

themselves and an acceptance of the need to cultivate and nurture

relationships with their families and friends face-to-face.

To develop their thinking capabilities through Listening with Understanding

and Empathy and Communicating with Clarity and Precision Habits of Mind

and the Exploring Habits of Mind and Learning Jigsaw Thinking Tools.

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LEARNING INTENTIONS/GOALS. AT THE END OF THIS LESSON

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47. Flying paper – with a friend, design and make planes from

sheets of A4 paper to fly as far as possible. Whose plane flew

further?

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.” Helen Keller.

ACTIONSWhat are two things I will start doing to look on the bright side of life to boost my wellbeing?

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BOOSTING WELLBEINGWellbeing Bank: to strengthen your wellbeing element Exercise

and Vitality through looking on the bright side of life through your

signature strengths.

Boost your sense of wellbeing by

reflecting daily on three good things that happened, why they

happened and how you can make them happen again

spending quality time with friends and family

giving yourself timeout by reading, listening to music

exercising for an hour daily

making a difference to the lives of others by giving

regularly reflecting on your greatest achievements

looking at life through your signature strengths

sharing problems with your parents/ teachers

discovering the best ways to relax

regularly using Square Breathing

dreaming of who you wish to become

A poor state of mental health affects

over 1 in 4 young people and 1 million adults annually.

Warning signs include

spending too much time on your own

not sleeping well and not wanting

to go to school

changing eating habits

feeling confused and angry

spending less time on your

appearance.

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EMOTIONAL WELLBEINGWellbeing Bank: to strengthen your wellbeing element Exercise

and Vitality through looking on the bright side of life through your

signature strengths.

Mental Health is a major community issue

about 1 million adults and 100,000 young people annually

the World Health Organisation believes depression will be the

most common illness by 2030.

Good mental health is your ability to

feel a strong sense of wellbeing

comfortably and confidently interact with others

overcome life’s challenges and setbacks.

The keys to maintaining this are

positive relationships and emotion, meaning and purpose

the willingness to share your problems with a trusted adult.

The following are warning signs for a poor state of Mental Health

spending too much time on your own

not sleeping well

not wanting to go to school or out

changing eating habits

feeling confused, angry and overwhelmed

spending less time on your appearance.

More serious problems may develop

if not addressed

nervous breakdown

depression, stress and anxiety

personality disorders

obsessive compulsive disorders.

Act immediately by sharing it

with your family; a sign of strength

visit a doctor.

Some ways to keep mentally healthy are

discover the best ways to relax

spend quality time with friends and family

give yourself personal time out alone by reading, exercising,

listening to music

reflect on changes to make life to more positive and meaningful

dream of who you wish to become.

Wellbeing Bank: to strengthen students’ Character Strength Teamwork and

wellbeing elements Exercise and Vitality and Strengths and Control through

looking on the bright side of life through their signature strengths.

An understanding of what it is to have a healthy sense of wellbeing, a

mindfulness of the warning signs indicating a poor state of emotional health,

an awareness of the organisations to support them and that there is no

stigma attached to seeking assistance.

To develop their thinking capabilities through Taking Responsible Risks and

Thinking Interdependently Habits of Mind and the Exploring Habits of Mind

and Event, Cause, Effect Thinking Tools.

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Lawley Update No. 17 Term 4 , 2015

these providers.Parent Newsletter Article SUPPORTING SCHOOL DIARY,

With the DIARY EXTRACT FOR THAT WEEK Funded by School P & C . Source : The Learning Curve

WEEK 48 – ESTEEM AND FOCUS

Wellbeing Element – Relationships and Optimism

Character Strength – Forgiveness

This week’s builder is about changing attitudes so that the breaking of school rules is seen as a violation against other people and adversely affecting relationships, rather than simply not obeying policy and procedure. This in turn pro-motes growth mindsets that there needs to be a clear in-tention to repair the harm that has been done in order to strengthen bonds. The traditional approach of what rule was broken, who did it, who is to blame and what’s the pun-ishment is insufficient. What has to happen to make things right and how will it be done?The world needs more people with strong social, emotion-al, ethical and moral infrastructures which underpin their thoughts, words and behaviours. Focusing on building stu-dents’ character strengths, elements of wellbeing, growth mindsets and mindfulness will in time achieve this goal.A big part of preparing students for life is nurturing disposi-tions in them that they are accountable to right the wrongs they have caused. Cultivating empathy and consideration for others enhances how students, parents and teachers relate to each other and build rapport. The most effective outcomes occur when a whole school approach is adopted to address this.School Wide Positive Behaviours focus strongly on positive guidelines to function by in order to avoid inappropriate behaviours. Restorative Practices on the other hand, focus on making things right through reflection on more positive behaviours to adopt.The Learning Curve program provides resources to support schools on both of these approaches.While it is important to instil in our students that for every action there is an associated consequence, it is vital that the person who has been wronged is supported by making things right for them.

RELATIONSHIPSLEARNING INTENTIONS/GOALS. AT THE END OF THIS LESSON

STUDENTS SHOULD LEAVE WITH:WEEK

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MIDDLE STUDENT PLANNER SENIOR STUDENT PLANNER

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48. Word creation – from the word determination create as

many words as you can from the letters.

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Gandhi

ACTIONSWhat are two things I will start doing to maintain and build positive relationships?

1.

2 .

ESTEEM AND FOCUS Wellbeing Bank: to boost your wellbeing element Relationships

and Optimism by maintaining and building positive relationships.

At times, you will have disagreements with other students, your

parents and teachers

these are normal parts of life

it benefits relationships that they be resolved quickly

ignoring them may lead to more serious issues

ensure that win-win outcomes are the aim

internal control is controlling your thoughts, attitudes and

actions; use your signature strengths to do this

When they happen think about

what happened and what did l do or say?

what was l thinking at the time?

what have l thought since what happened?

who has been affected by what happened and how?

Reflect on your answers

it is not about who is right or

wrong

what could l have done or said

differently?

describe what l would now do

and say

how do l think things would turn

out?

what things do I have to say and

do to make the situation right?

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ACTIONS !What two things will I start doing this week to improve my and

others esteem and focus?

1.

2 .

defiance

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impregnated

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sturdiness

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Gandhi.

ESTEEM AND FOCUSWellbeing Bank: to boost your wellbeing element Relationships

and Optimism through focusing on maintaining positive

relationships.

Conflict situations will occur with

other students, your parents and

teachers

it benefits relationships that they

be resolved quickly

ignoring them may develop into

more serious issues

win-win outcomes must be the

aim.

To do this, have an honest look at

what you did or said

what happened and what did l do or say?

what was l thinking about at the time?

what have l thought about since what happened?

who has been affected by what happened?

how do l think others have been affected by what l did or said?

Your answers are only for you to reflect on

it is not about who is right or wrong, but you discovering better

ways to do and say things.

Think about

what could l have done or said differently?

describe what l would now do and say if the situation happened

again

how do l think things would turn out?

what help do l need to do or say things differently?

what things do I have to do to make the situation right?

Control what you can control; your thoughts, attitudes and actions

see the Restoring Esteem and Restoring Focus on website.

Say five positives for every negative to build relationships.

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Wellbeing Bank: to boost students’ Character Strength Forgiveness

and wellbeing element Relationships and Optimism through focusing on

maintaining positive relationships.

A raised empathy for the effect on other people of what they say and do and

an understanding that restoring esteem and focus is about reflecting on,

taking responsibility for and changing their behaviours to make things right.

To develop their thinking capabilities through Listening with Understanding

and Empathy and Thinking Interdependently Habits of Mind and the

Exploring Habits of Mind and Issues Matrix Thinking Tools.

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