Each week we focus on one of our school rules and at our school assembly, we present an award to a student from each class who has demonstrated this rule through their positive words and actions.
Next week, the focus will be on being responsible. Responsible behaviour is made up of five essential elements—honesty, compassion/respect, fairness, accountability, and courage. When discussing this with your children, ask them how they can show these qualities at school.
Also, ask them how they can be responsible at home.

Below are a few suggestions that might help in these discussions: 

Responsible Students-
1. Attend classes on time and regularly.
2. Are prepared for classes with all necessary supplies.
3. Take good care of school property.
4. Respect themselves and others.
5. Do their best.

It is important that children understand that each person has responsibilities and that they need to take responsibility for their actions. It can be easy to blame others when you forget something or do something wrong, but part of being responsible is taking responsibility for yourself. You can help teach children this concept by reading the story, But It's Not My Fault by Julia Cook. In this story, the main character continues to blame others for everything that goes wrong with his day. He has to learn that he needs to accept responsibility rather than playing the blame game. 

Below is a link to listen to this story online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvPUPV0DkBI

Mrs Matos
SPB4L Coordinator