Reflect, Reset, and Goal Forward

Advisory Lesson: Term 1 Reflection & Term 2 Goal Setting Year 7-9 45 Minutes

Starter: One Word Term

If you had to describe your Term 1 in ONE word, what would it be? Write your word on a sticky note Share with a partner Examples: Busy, Challenging, Fun, Stressful, Productive, Surprising

Why Reflection Matters

Helps us understand what worked well Identifies areas for improvement Builds self-awareness Guides future decisions and actions Celebrates our achievements and growth

Term 1 Reflection Activity

Complete the reflection sheet individually (10 minutes) 1. Something I am proud of this term 2. Something that challenged me this term 3. A habit that helped me succeed 4. A habit that held me back 5. Something new I learned about myself

Pair Discussion

Share with a partner: What are you most proud of this term? What is something you want to improve next term? Listen actively and ask one follow-up question

Setting Goals for Term 2

Goals help us focus on what we want to improve Good goals are specific and realistic We'll use a simple goal structure Think about Academic, Wellbeing, and Social goals

Goal Setting Framework

Create Your Term 2 Goals

Create 2-3 goals using our framework Academic Goal Example: Improve organization by writing homework in planner daily Wellbeing Goal Example: Manage stress by starting assignments earlier Social Goal Example: Talk to one new person in each class Include your actions and challenge plan

Sharing Our Commitments

What is ONE thing you will start doing differently in Term 2? Share with the class or write on a sticky note Remember: Small changes can make a big difference Every step forward counts

Reflection helps us grow

The goal isn't to be perfect — it's to improve step by step Every challenge is an opportunity to learn Your Term 2 journey starts now