St Joseph showed confidence when he was asked by God to look after his Son here on Earth. We show confidence by engaging with a curriculum which fosters equal opportunities and enables the development of each individual child’s gifts and talents.
I am confident when:
I think positively
I am willing to try new things
I believe in myself
I know I am worthwhile whether I succeed or fail
I trust that God will support me
I keep going even when I find things difficult.
Our Lady, Mary, showed compassion when she visited her cousin Elizabeth at the news she was expecting the birth of John. We show compassion by creating a climate based on respect, justice and trust that affirms the uniqueness, self-worth and dignity of the individual.
I show compassion when:
I treat everyone as I would like to be treated.
I do simple acts of kindness to show my love.
I show my love for God by caring for others.
I give my time to help others.
I share what I have with others.
St Michael showed courage by defending God and Heaven. We show courage by sharing our faith within our community, which develops each individuals relationship with God and the world, through a variety of forms of worship and service.
I show courage when:
I ask for help.
I make the right choices.
I stand up for what is right.
I can reflect on the choices I have made.
I am not afraid to fail.
I am respectful and courteous when :
I respect myself and know I deserve respect from others.
I treat everyone how I would like to be treated.
I use good manners.
I respect and follow school and classroom rules.
I speak politely to everyone.
I listen to others.
I praise others for their good conduct.
I respect and look after my own and other people’s belongings.
I am thankful when:
I can say thank you to God.
I take time to appreciate the awe and wonder in God’s creation.
I show God I am thankful to Him by cherishing the gifts of His creation.
I am thankful for all the gifts in me and around me.
I count my blessings every day and remember to praise God for them.
I know that all I have is a gift from God.
I am hopeful when:
I believe and trust that God will not give up on me.
I am positive about the future.
I don’t give up on myself.
I have hopes and dreams that we can all work for a better world.
I pray to God placing my life in his hands.
I know God has a plan for me.
I am patient when:
I can wait.
I use strategies to keep myself calm.
I can do something now that will help me in the future.
I can accept things I cannot change with humour and grace.
I am patient with myself when I make mistakes.
I am patient with others when they mistakes.
I am confident when:
I think positively
I am willing to try new things
I believe in myself
I know I am worthwhile whether I succeed or fail
I trust that God will support me
I keep going even when I find things difficult.
I show trust when:
I trust God that there is good in the world
I know I am not alone
I try not to worry about things before they happen
I tell the truth
I am worthy of the trust others place in me
I am reliable and determined
I complete all the tasks I promised to do
I show courage when:
I ask for help.
I make the right choices.
I stand up for what is right.
I can reflect on the choices I have made.
I am not afraid to fail.
I am wise when:
I take time to reflect on my actions
I learn from my experiences
I can decide, based on what I know, what is the best thing to do.
I make the most of my gifts and talents
I can help others make the right choices