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It has been another busy week in the Primary school and it has been lovely to welcome so many of you onto campus to share in the EBL showcase events. Our pupils were so proud to share their achievements with you and we thank you for your support.
It has been another busy week in the Primary school and it has been lovely to welcome so many of you onto campus to share in the EBL showcase events. Our pupils were so proud to share their achievements with you and we thank you for your support.
This week in our Primary assembly, we continued our launch of the new learner profile by focusing on the second aspect: See the positives in every situation. At the heart of this aspect of the learner profile is a sense of optimism that learning can make a difference. Viewing the world through a positive lens helps pupils and adults to learn from their mistakes and errors and to also stay hopeful and thankful - understanding that mistakes are opportunities to grow and develop.
To illustrate this, we explored two famous inventions that came from mistakes. The Post-it Note, now a tool used all over the world (and a favourite of teachers!), began when a scientist was trying to create a super-strong glue. Instead, he made a weak, reusable adhesive that seemed useless, until someone realised it could be perfect for sticky notes. Similarly, the Slinky was created when a spring accidentally fell off a desk. Instead of being a disaster, it sparked the idea for one of the most popular toys ever made. The children particularly enjoyed these stories as they could relate them to things that many of them have experienced.
These stories reminded the children that mistakes don’t have to be the end of the journey; they can be the start of something new.
We also thought about how this applies in school life. What if you are asked to sit next to someone new? Instead of feeling upset, it could be the chance to make a new friend. What if you answer a question incorrectly? Rather than feeling embarrassed, you can see it as a brave attempt and a chance to learn. Even a spelling mistake in your book isn’t failure, it’s progress towards mastering a tricky word.
By “flipping” situations, our learners begin to see that positivity isn’t about ignoring problems. It’s about choosing to find the good, even when things don’t go as planned. This mindset not only builds resilience but also sparks creativity, curiosity, and joy in learning.
Derek Watson
Senior Vice Principal - Head of Primary
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