Lower School

Friendship: Friendship involves having an interest in others for who they are, and pushing each other to be the best version of themselves.

Week 3/4 – To have good friends, I need to be a good friend.
Week 5/6 – I will say something kind to someone at school everyday
Week 7/8 – Everyday at school, I will be friendly to someone I know less.
Week 9/10 – If someone at school looks lonely or sad, I will approach them to say or do something that puts a smile on their face.
Week 11 – I will do something kind for someone at school everyday.

Charity: Generously helping others, especially those in need. Charity is another word for LOVE.

Week 12/13 – I will only say positive things about other people. If I want to say something negative about another person (family member, classmate, friend, teacher, neighbour, person at the store), I will remain silent, stop thinking about the person, or change the subject of conversation. If I hear someone speaking negatively about another person, I will not not participate in that conversation by remaining silent, walking away and/or encouraging the others to stop speaking negatively about that person.

Week 14/15 – I will think more about how people are feeling. For example, if I learn that my classmate has lost her notebook, I will think of how she would be feeling (sad because her grandma gave it to her as a birthday gift; frustrated that she can’t find her notebook anywhere; nervous because she can’t do her homework; appreciative if I offer to help her find the notebook).  

Week 16/17 – I will forgive people who have hurt my feelings even if they do not apologize. I will not keep thinking about the things that people have done that I do not like. I will tell myself that if the people who have hurt me had known that I would be so upset, they would not have done what they did; they did not hurt me on purpose.

Week 18/19 –  I will do something nice for others even if they will not have the chance to repay me. For example, I will say hello and smile at the bus driver and cashier at the store even if I will never see them again. 

Joy: A cheerful, bright, and optimistic attitude. Shown with a smile, a friendly remark, forgiving, encouraging peace, and acts of kindness for others.

Week 20/21 – I will smile at everyone and look them in the eye even when I don’t feel happy. For example, I will smile at family members, classmates, teachers, friends, the cashier at the store, etc.

Week 22/23 – I will be calm and be positive even if things that I don’t like happen. For example, I will smile and say positive things even if I lose in a game, I get a bad mark, I get in trouble, I feel sick, the weather is bad, etc. 

Week 24/25 – I will cheer people on and encourage them when they are going to do something difficult. For example, before a test or a competition, I will wish my classmates good luck and say encouraging words to them.

Week 26/27 – I will participate enthusiastically in all the activities at home and at school. For example, I will do my chores at home with a smile even if I prefer to do something else. 

Resilience: The ability to swiftly bounce back when things are difficult.

Week 28/29 – I will go to bed on time every night and get out of bed as soon as my alarm goes off. I will not press “snooze” on the alarm clock or if my parents/family members wake me up I will get out of bed immediately. I will get at least 8 hours of sleep each night so I can concentrate better in school and be in a better mood.

Week 30/31 – I will pay close attention to what my teachers say. I will refocus each time I realize that my mind is wandering. I will also try to concentrate while doing my homework.

Week 32/33 – I will remain cheerful and calm when I don’t get my way. I will continue to smile and say nice things even when people don’t do what I want or when my plans change unexpectedly.

Week 34/35 – I will do all my duties and chores even when I prefer to do something else. I will do all my homework, clean my room, do the dishes, and clean my house even if I want to play a game.