Be kind to yourself – Be positive

Positive bookmark messages

1. In a small group, brainstorm to list more examples of
positive words and phrases to add to the list below.

!
Keep smiling Way to go!

Don’t give
u p!

2. Choose some of these words and phrases to write on the bookmarks below.
Colour and decorate each bookmark and use them at school or at home.

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 Be kind to others – Value relationships

special award
1. Create a certificate for a person with whom you share an excellent
relationship. Think about the things he or she does to make this
relationship special, some of the things you do and why you
value it. Attach a photo of yourself and decorate the certificate.

This special
relationship certificate
is awarded
to:
b by:
I value our relationship because:
You

We

I think

Signed Date

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 Be kind to others – Respect the rights of others

rights and responsibilities

It is our responsibility to respect the rights of other people. But we are not all perfect
and sometimes we don’t care for other people’s rights as well as we should.
1. Read the six responsibilities below and tick the one you find the hardest to do.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• to show respect and courtesy to others ..................................................................................................................................................
• to keep the environment safe, secure and clean ...............................................................................................................................
• to ensure that there is no disruption to another person’s teaching-learning environment ...............................................
• to develop your potential and to assist others to do the same ....................................................................................................
• to respect pupil, staff and school property ...........................................................................................................................................
• to ensure that your actions do not discredit the school ...................................................................................................................

2. (a) Think of an occasion when you failed to accept one of these responsibilities
and so denied a person (or group) one of his/her rights. Complete the
information about the occasion.

Your name
Name of person or group
Date Place
The responsibility you failed to accept

What you did

What the person or group said or did
How you felt about it

(b) Write a letter to the person or group explaining how you failed to respect
their rights. Identify their right:
• to be treated with courtesy and respect,
• to work in a safe, secure and clean environment,
• to teach and learn without disruption,
• to achieve their educational potential,
• to have their property respected,
• to be proud of their achievements.
Tell them how you feel about it. You may like to apologise for your actions.

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