Term 3 Celebration day was all about Colour
Run Run as fast as you can... What a great day it was to We had a made colour powder by using cornflour, water and food colouring. The children all ran around an obstacle course which was set up around the field. Some very lucky teachers were given the job of throwing the colour dust at the children as they ran past. Some tried to dodge it some stopped and wanted it rubbed in their hair and some just ran through it. It was another amazing celebration day that will not be forgotten for some time.
PB4L – Positive Behaviour for Learning PB4L is about Make choices you can be proud of! A child’s immediate reaction to criticism or unkind words and actions can sometimes be inappropriate. We have been teaching children to respond to difficult situations with appropriate words and behaviours. Take a Time Out – Taking a break from a situation allows children to gather their thoughts before speaking or acting. A time when they can reflect on how they would like to be treated or spoken to. Teaching children to take time to think about a response. The time out can be as short as counting to ten, taking some deep breaths or removing themselves from the area for a few minutes. Taking a break to gather their thoughts and emotions is the initial step in responding appropriately to difficult situations. Think about the Situation - Sometimes children misunderstand the jokes, comments, or actions of other people. Teach children to review situations and ask themselves questions. For example: Was the comment/action directed at me? Could it have been a joke? Is this person usually unkind or critical or could they be having a bad day?
Compliments
Children love to be complimented, however children are often too good at putting each other down instead of building each other up. As adults we need to encourage children to give compliments. We need to explain that giving compliments helps start conversations. It can build relationships and make other people feel good about themselves. Everyone likes receiving a compliment. A simple praise has the amazing ability to make someone feel warm and appreciated. While giving compliments may seem like a basic skill, it is not something that necessarily comes naturally. Teachers, parents and whanau can help children develop their compliment giving skills by engaging them in games that involve the giving and receiving of
compliments.
END OF TERM 2 CELEBRATIONS
Running, Bouncing, Sprinting, Chasing, Sliding, Slipping just some of the things the students did while racing through the obstacle course that was set up in the hall for our celebration day. We had movies set up around the school, not to mention the fantastic yummy addition to our celebration days the delicious sweet melt in your mouth candy floss. The students all thought this was wonderful, as well as the staff who mastered the art of candy floss rolling.
In Manatahi we learn about promoting a safe, inclusive and positive environment where we are all valued and value each other. We all share the same expectations, goals, beliefs and build a strong, vibrant culture.
Perseverance – Respect – Integrity – Diversity – Excellence
We are always striving to do our very best
We are polite and courteous to others.
We keep our hands to ourselves.
We use positive language when speaking to others.
We are punctual and well prepared to start each day.
We show understanding and tolerance of each other’s differences.
We are caring and kind to others.
We respect our property and other peoples.
We stop and listen when being spoken to.
We respect each other’s privacy, feelings and ideas.
We include others whenever possible.
We clean up after ourselves.
We are honest and reliable.
We show pride.
Having a Conscience
This term PB4L teaching is helping children to have a conscience to make good choices the right choice. A conscience is the voice in your head, and the feeling in your heart, that tells you if something is right or wrong.
If you’ve ever thought about doing something you knew wasn’t ok, and a voice in your head said, “Maybe you shouldn’t do that. You might get in trouble.” That’s your conscience!
Your conscience is your inner guide and it helps you figure out how to make good choices. As you grow up, you learn right from wrong. Your conscience is the thought and feeling you have that tells you whether something is a right or wrong thing to do or say. “Listen to your conscience” means you hear and feel the messages your conscience sends you and then you make a good choice.
If you’ve ever thought about doing something you knew wasn’t ok, and a voice in your head said, “Maybe you shouldn’t do that. You might get in trouble.” That’s your conscience!
Your conscience is your inner guide and it helps you figure out how to make good choices. As you grow up, you learn right from wrong. Your conscience is the thought and feeling you have that tells you whether something is a right or wrong thing to do or say. “Listen to your conscience” means you hear and feel the messages your conscience sends you and then you make a good choice.