Last week in Peer Support students had the opportunity to discuss their personal qualities and strengths.  Students identified their qualities and acknowledged how they contribute to their achievements.  Through activites the students recognised they use their strengths to achieve success and can be encouraged to approach future activities optimistically. 

Ask your child to describe their own qualities and strengths so you can recognise and acknowledge these.

This week in Peer Support students discussed skills and how to communicate their feelings and needs to others. The students discussed skills they use when participating in a variety of activities.  When children understand they already have many of the skills needed to succeed, they can feel more confident when trying something new.  Students were asked to identify events which trigger different feelings.

Encourage your child to remember the skills they have used in one activity when trying something new.  Also encourage your child to communicate their feelings and needs.

Megan Turnbull, Peer Support Coordinator.