• Character

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    Recommendation for your class

    Mix and match as appropriate for the learning needs of your students.

    Level 1: year 1-2

    Level 2: year 3-4

    Level 3: year 5-6

    Character Words OVERVIEW

    Good Character

    If the children can develop honesty, respect and loyalty they will be well on the way to developing the foundations of a good character. Through this unit the children are not only encouraged to participate in the game play activities with honesty and respect, but also to develop these characteristics in all that they do.

    Honesty

    Honesty looks at how one can build an honest reputation. Ideas such as owning up to mistakes, doing what I say I will do, being prepared to take the blame, keeping promises and not telling lies are all explored through discussions role plays and worksheets. Older children look at the temptations, peer pressure, and what following their conscience means.

    Respect

    Acting respectfully is the focus of the word respect. What actions and speech reflect someone showing respect. It looks at body language, giving compliments and apply the “Golden Rule” in the way I act towards others. It also looks at others in society who are sometimes marginalised by the way people act towards them e.g elderly and disabled.

    Loyalty

    Loyalty looks at trust and the importance of being able to trust others and for others to trust them. Loyalty with friends, trust inside the classroom and with friends is explored through discussions and worksheets. Learning to tell the truth connects back to the Honesty word. If they can create an honest reputation, then they are more likely to be trusted by others.

    Physical Education Overview

    Striking and fielding games involve and offensive team (striking) and a defensive team (fielding). The primary objective of the striking team is to hit the object into a specified open area, while the fielding team tries to catch the object or get it to a designated area. Some traditional striking and fielding games include softball, tee ball, and cricket. Variations include games such as cricket, slow-pitch, 3 pitch, soccer baseball, tennis baseball, rounders, lob ball, and many others. Striking and fielding games teach the fundamental skills of catching, throwing, running and striking.

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