Good Evening Golden Star Families,

We are continuing this week, and beyond, to look at Bullying Prevention and Awareness.  How can we do this?  By choosing and focusing on different themes!  For example, this week we discussed and sought to AWAKEN  our ability to engage in conflict resolution!
Conflict resolution skills are best modelled and practiced in a safe and supportive environment. Students benefit from learning how to solve conflicts appropriately, using words. Today, students continued to brainstorm and identify some strategies that they could use to find a solution to a conflict or disagreement.
Some of these strategies include:
  • Identify the issue – What do we disagree about?
  • Listen actively to each other’s side.
  • Clarify using “I” messages and a calm tone.
  • Swap sides – think about the disagreement from both sides.
  • Use eye contact.
Even after this week concludes, we sincerely hope that you will continue to use these strategies. You can also practice these skills at home, when you are with other friends or just want to learn different ways to view how we can ALL work at becoming better, kinder and stronger.

We believe in you!  Keep shining!