Year 6

Term 3 Social Emotional Learning Session in Year 6

Ibu Ninggar, as the Primary School Counselor, runs an SEL session during the PYPX journey. Students share their ideas of activities that can improve one or more of your SEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, or responsible decision-making.

The activity should be conducted here at the MPR and should last approximately 30 minutes. It can be a game or a small-group discussion, as long as it does not involve gadgets (such as phones, iPads, laptops, etc.).

Self-Awareness

The ability to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts. This includes the capacity to recognize one’s strengths and limitations with a well-grounded sense of confidence and purpose.

Such as:

• Integrating personal and social identities

• Identifying personal, cultural, and linguistic assets

• Identifying one’s emotions

• Demonstrating honesty and integrity

• Linking feelings, values, and thoughts

• Examining prejudices and biases

• Experiencing self-efficacy

• Having a growth mindset

• Developing interests and a sense of purpose

Self-Management

The ability to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. This includes the capacity to delay gratification, manage stress, and feel motivated and empowered to accomplish personal and collective goals.

Such as:

• Managing one’s emotions

• Identifying and using stress management strategies

• Exhibiting self-discipline and self-motivation

• Setting personal and collective goals

• Using planning and organizational skills

• Showing the courage to take initiative

• Demonstrating personal and collective agency

SEL Session with The Dean of Primary School and Year 6 Teachers

During a recent year-level activity, Pak Casey, Pak Rully, and Year 6 Teachers ran a Social Emotional Learning session focused on the behaviour policy and the systematic response for all behavioral issues. Students explored the connection between behaviour and consequences through discussions, role-plays, and real-life examples. Students shared their own experiences and reflected on how everyday choices can have positive or negative effects on themselves and others.

One student shared, “When we make good choices, everyone feels safer and happier.” Another reflected that “even small actions can change how our class works together.” Through listening to one another, students began to see situations from different perspectives and understand that choices come with responsibility.

Year 6 Learning Journey Toward the PYP Exhibition

As we begin preparing for the PYP Exhibition, Year 6 students are engaging in a meaningful learning journey driven by curiosity, collaboration, and reflection. Students have been exploring real-world issues, asking deep questions, and identifying topics they care about and want to take action on.

Throughout this process, students have been learning how to research responsibly, work effectively in teams, and manage their time. Many students shared that the most challenging part is narrowing down ideas, while others noted that working together helps them see different perspectives and improve their thinking. The following table shows the Year 6 PYP Exhibition timeline.