Some classes have been taking part in whole class ‘Circle Time’, with myself as facilitator and their classroom teachers supporting. The feedback from students has been very positive. The objective of the circle time is to give students a voice, to be listened too, to bring up any issues arising in class or the playground and building on their skills of resilience, team work, respect and compassion.
As in all subject areas we follow the Australian Curriculum. For each circle time Learning Intentions are displayed so students are aware of what they are learning and why. The learning intentions are taken from the ‘Personal and Social Capabilities’ of the curriculum.