April 2021 Happy children are successful children Welcome

April 2021 Happy children are successful children

Welcome to our Values assembly A value is a principle that guides our thinking and behaviour. It helps us to be the best person we can be.

How did exploring the value of FAIRNESS guide your thinking and behaviour?

In April, we will be exploring the value of POSITIVITY

POSITIVITY Positivity affects how we behave and make other people feel. Thinking positive thoughts and trying to see the best in a situation is called having a positive attitude. It can help to make you a happier person.

POSITIVITY ‘Looking on the bright side’ Being hopeful and confident about the future Hoping something good to happen Focussing on how you can achieve a good outcome

You make the choice to be positive.

You make the choice to be positive. You may have heard of this saying before … Is the glass halffull or halfempty?

You make the choice to be positive. Is the glass half-full or half-empty? People say that someone with a positive attitude will see the glass as half-full. They look at the positive (noticing that there is still some drink left), rather than the negative (noticing that some drink has gone).

Sometimes, it’s really hard to be positive. You may be tired, busy, poorly, unhappy, worried or even frightened. It’s at these times when you can turn things around if you adopt a positive attitude – but it can be a hard thing to do!

How can we be positive?

How can we be positive? • Notice the good things in people! • Then give them compliments to help build their positivity. • Give yourself compliments!

How can we be positive? • Make goals. • Work hard! – Be a Stickasaurus! • Use imagination to help us visualise achieving our goals. • Watch the video on the next slide of Jessica Ennis talking about visualising her goals.

Other ways we can be positive • Try not to worry if things go wrong! • Ask for help. Be an Askaraptor • Play with your friends. • Write down good things that happen!

Other ways we can be positive • Let others know how you’re feeling – bad and good! • Show appreciation. • Smile!

A quiet moment of prayer or reflection. . .

As we reflect, think about how POSITIVITY makes the world a better place to be.

A prayer for all of us Here in our school Let us be peaceful at all times. Let our rooms be full of happiness, positivity and respect for each other. Let love be in our hearts With kindness and compassion for all. Let us remember In learning together, We grow together And succeed together.