Building Character: Our School Values
COURAGE • ASPIRATION • RESILIENCE • EMPOWERMENT Year 5-7 Personal Development
What Makes a Strong Character?
Think about someone you admire What qualities do they have? How do they handle challenges? What makes them special?
COURAGE: Facing Your Fears
Standing up for what's right Trying new things even when scared Speaking up when others need help Taking on challenges that seem difficult
ASPIRATION: Dreaming Big
Setting goals for your future Working hard to achieve your dreams Never giving up on what you want Inspiring others to reach higher
RESILIENCE: Bouncing Back
Getting back up after falling down Learning from mistakes Not giving up when things get tough Finding strength in difficult times
EMPOWERMENT: Taking Control
Believing in yourself Making positive choices Helping others feel strong too Taking responsibility for your actions
Values in Action
Work in pairs Choose one school value Act out a scenario showing this value Others guess which value you're demonstrating
Values in Daily Life
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Character is what you do when no one is watching
Your values guide your choices True character shows in private moments Building good habits creates strong character
Create Your Values Poster
Choose your favorite school value Design an A3 poster showing this value Include: definition, examples, pictures/drawings Be creative and make it personal to you!