What is a hero WHAT MAKES A HERO

What is a hero?

WHAT MAKES A HERO? Ø What exactly makes a person a hero? Ø Is it bravery, being fearless when others run away? Ø Is it putting the needs of others before your own? Ø Is it being prepared to risk your own safety for others?

THINK ABOUT……. Ø Famous footballers, are they heroes when they score vital goals?

CAN WE ALL BE HEROES? Ø Perhaps we can all be heroes if we choose not to be selfish and live in a way that helps others.

TRAINED FOR BATTLE? ? Ø Heroes don’t have to be trained to fight battles. Ø Heroes can be people who have stood up for a cause. Ø Heroes can be people who have tried to make the world a better place.

FAMOUS? ? ? Ø Heroes don’t have to be well known. Ø Heroes can be found in the streets we live on. Ø Heroes make sure that their families and communities have the care they need. Ø Heroes make sure that people feel secure.

ANY HEROES HERE? ? Ø Who knows? ? ? Ø You may be sitting next to a hero. Ø People in this room could be quiet heroes who get on with their lives. Ø They may help others. Ø They may have problems that make them a hero every time they get through another day.

TRUE HEROES Ø Help others. Ø Don’t look for a reward for their actions. Ø Don’t tell everyone what they have done. Ø Are quite often anonymous. Ø Are embarrassed when brought to the attention of the public.

CAN WE ALL BE HEROES? Ø We need to learn how to help others by understanding them and their needs. Ø We must focus less on our own needs. Ø We must realise what our own strengths and weaknesses are. Ø We must be prepared to see a thing through and give up our time for others.

SUMMARY Ø Heroes are ordinary people. Ø Ordinary people do extraordinary things to become heroes. Ø An extraordinary thing does not have to be life changing. Ø It can be anything that takes courage and determination. Ø It can be something that only you know about.

REFLECTION Ø Do you know any heroes? Ø Are you a hero? Ø Have you done anything that you feel proud of? Ø A small action can make you a hero. Ø Think about things you have already done that you now feel make you a hero.

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TODAY TO MAKE YOU FEEL PROUD? ? ?