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National Reconciliation Week Doesn’t Stop Now

Admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:05:50 +0000

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

‘I acknowledge and pay respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.’

MORE THAN A WORD. RECONCILIATION TAKES ACTION

Reconciliation week is over, but it the learning and action doesn’t stop now. It should be ongoing. Here is an easy and practical way to keep the Indigenous perspectives front and centre. I have used these 8 ways of learning symbols, displaying them in the classroom, and mentioning one or more each day. It becomes ‘normal’ that you refer to the symbols. Resources for this and other activities are listed below.

Great to see two weekends of Indigenous AFL jumpers. Listening to the Indigenous players stories, symbols and performances before the games are moving to see and hear.

Resources for 8 Ways of Learning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSetGyCcdSY&ab_channel=GlobalIntellectualGroupGlobalIntellectualGroup Symbols and explanations: https://vickidrozdowski.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/individual-investigation-of-a-learning-theory-aboriginal-pedagogy.pdf

More Resources: 20 Actions for reconciliation– https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/actions-for-reconciliation/ Schools frameworks https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/publications/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-cultural-safety-framework https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource-collection/indigenous-australians/ https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/multicultural/Pages/koorieresources.aspx

ePoster Don’t be a Bystander

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Harmony Day 21st March

Admin — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 11:33:20 +0000

By Barb Bellesini

Cool Text: Logo and Button Generator – Create Your Own Logo

GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS THIS HARMONY DAY

This year on Harmony Day why not talk about getting to know your neighbours, workmates and classmates better?? Everyone from 1-101 can do this at their own level. Ask questions about how they are the same and different:

things they like
things they do
their talents
family
holidays
houses
favourite movies
friends
hobbies etc.

Even though we may look different on the outside, on the inside we are ALL THE SAME.

So we should treat each other equally. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

You have to BE a good friend to MAKE a good friend.

Kassi Isaac drawing Qld

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Problem Solving Toolboxes

Admin — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:21:45 +0000

Problem Solving Toolboxes

by Barb Bellesini

We have been looking at how we automatically react to different situations, and wondering if we are doing the right thing?

Children learn by example– which Toolbox do WE use? Can we change and learn together?

Which Problem Solving Toolbox do you naturally go to first?

(These are inspired by Lindy Peterson’s STOP DO THINK program in Hawker and Brownlows’ Cognitive Behavioural Training)

The AGGRO Toolbox: Kicking, screaming, yelling, hitting, swearing, punching, slapping, shouting.

When you use these tools you usually get angrier and so do those around you. So is it a good choice??

The WEAK Toolbox: crying, sulking, complaining, dobbing, whining.

When you use these tools, it doesn’t help the problem go away, and you will still feel bad.

The COOL Toolbox: Look at the person, talk about the problem, say ‘I don’t like it when…’ (in an assertive NOT passive or aggressive way), ignore it or walk away, make a deal, ‘Ok, you can do that for a while if I can…’

When you use these tools, they can start to FIX the problem. You choose to start thinking, and once you do you will find there are many, many ways to solve the problems.

Think of at least 3 ways to solve your problems and use the best way. Soon you’ll be able to think of hundreds of ways to solve things. Be great inventors and problem solvers!!

The world will be a better place if we ALL use the COOL Toolbox most of the time. If you forget and use the wrong tools, say SORRY and then try the right tools!!

Which Toolbox will you reach for next time there is a problem?

ePoster Breathe Act Think

Control your Feelings

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Anti- Bullying Learning and Teaching resource (ALTER) video

Admin — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 01:00:13 +0000

http://picasion.com/gl/9Qab/ by Barb Bellesini

This powerful anti-bullying video was put together by students who had been bullied. I suggest it is good for students from 11-19.

Their message is ‘Stand up. Stand together. Don’t be a bystander.’

The sound track is ‘Fix It’ by Coldplay.

Never be a Bystander, you can always help in some way. Just saying ‘Stop!’ can make a difference. Help if you can, but don’t put yourself in danger. Get someone else to help if you can’t, report it to teachers, adults or police if needed.

See the Post below for some other ways to help Dis-empower Bullies.

Ways to ‘Dis-empower’ a Bully

ePoster Don’t be a Bystander

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Harmony Day- Every Face has a Place

Admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:00:43 +0000

by Barb Bellesini

Each Class has been talking about Harmony Day. We have looked at what ‘Every Face has a Place’ (KidsMatter slogan) means, as well as revisiting Anti Bullying. The seniors and middles made posters, juniors coloured Mandalas and the preps drew themselves playing kindly with their friends.

Every person should feel they belong and are safe.

Every Face Has A Place

Everyone can be themselves

No Bossing

Play with everyone

Ugly, short, doesn’t matter

There is a peaceful place for everyone

Everyone has a right to be in this world- treat everyone equally

Everyone has their own talents to share

Everyone belongs and is welcome

Be friendly and kind

Don’t exclude

Take chances

Include everyone

Everyone counts

Everywhere you go everyone is happy

We are all equal

We are free

We have the right to do things

Be yourself

Leave no one out

Everyone can be happy wherever they go

Everyone has a place where they can be happy

You should be able to fit in anywhere

Everyone has a chance to have a say

There’s always a way to be happy

Someone will always love you

Even if you are from a different country you belong

We are all the same

Every face should be seen

Everywhere you go you’ll belong

Everyone should feel safe

We are all humans, no matter what you look like

HARMONY DAY / ANTI BULLYING DAY

How will YOU make a difference on Harmony Day and every day?

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Filling Your Invisible Bucket

Admin — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:38:18 +0000

Filling Your Invisible Bucket

By Barb Bellesini

All levels are reviewing or learning about how to ‘fill each other’s invisible bucket’s.’ This makes them feel better about themselves and others. When you fill someone else’s bucket, you also fill your own. Read: ‘Fill a Bucket’ and ‘Have you Filled A Bucket Today?’ by Carol McCloud.

SOME WAYS TO

glitter maker

Give compliments Smile

Let people play Give hugs

Make someone LAUGH Share

Be Aware of others feelings

Help someone Use manners

SHARE Give a cuddle

Let people PLAY Be Fair

Listen Do an Act of Kindness

Speak Kindly Say hello

Ask How are You? Have fun

Fill someone’s bucket today…… and tomorrow….. and the next day …… ?

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Ways to ‘Dis-empower’ a Bully

Admin — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:36:05 +0000

How can we Dis-empower Bullies??

Bullying is hurtful, if you let it go on, it can change your life. If you are Cyber Bullied or someone bullies you in person, there are ways to help and ways to stop it. You can help yourself and/or you can have others who see it happening help you.

Remember that bullies have often been bullied themselves, could be lonely with few friends, and often have a very low self-esteem– THEY need your help as well as the Victim!

Here are some of the ways the Gr 3-6 students thought of to

TALK– say Stop I don’t like it ;

WALK– walk away from the situation;

TELL– Tell an adult and ask for help

For CYBER BULLYING

SAVE– Print, screen shot, take a pic of the Cyber message for Evidence;

BLOCK– Block, delete and Report the contact;

TELL– tell an adult, show them your evidence, ask for help.

Stand up for the Victim

Step back

Ignore them

DON’T Cyber Bully or bully back

Show the evidence

Write the bully a kind letter, (telling them things that you like about them)

Change their mind

Don’t be a bystander

Get them to join in with you

Build victims confidence- talk to them, get them to play with you

Build the bullies self esteem – tell them about good things they can do, invite them to play with you, be kind to them- you might find they become kinder as well!

Use humour

Listen to both sides- ask Why they are bullying? How can we fix this?

Help to stop the fight

Be nice to them

Be friends with the person being bullied, stand up for them, play with them

Tell them something good about themselves

Don’t be a bystander, get others to help

Ignore and be friends again

Tell your teacher and mum and dad

Invite them to your place to play

Invite them to your birthday party

How will you Dis-empower and help both the Victims and Bullies????

ePoster Don’t be a Bystander

Bullying TALK WALK TELL

ePoster Cyber Bullying

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