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Managing Friendships and Conflicts: Tools for Students
We believe healthy friendships are key to a child’s social and emotional growth. While conflicts are natural, learning to navigate them is a vital skill. In the PSD curriculum, we are sharing two tools to help students manage friendship conflicts: OTFD (Observation, Thinking, Feeling, Desire) and I-Messages.
OTFD is a clear and respectful way to communicate during conflicts:
Observation: State what you see or hear.
Example: “I noticed you didn’t save me a spot at lunch.”Thinking: Share your thoughts.
Example: “I thought maybe you didn’t want to sit with me.”Feeling: Express your emotions.
Example: “That made me feel sad and left out.”Desire: State what you’d like.
Example: “I’d like us to sit together tomorrow.”
I-Messages focus on the speaker’s feelings and needs, not blame. The structure is:
I feel… (emotion)
When… (situation)
Because… (why it matters)
I would like… (desired outcome)
Example:
“I feel upset when I’m not included in the game because I enjoy playing with you. I’d like to be asked to join next time.”
OTFD and I-Messages help students communicate effectively, build stronger friendships, and resolve conflicts in a positive way. By using these tools, students learn to express their feelings clearly, understand others' perspectives, and work together to find solutions. These skills not only strengthen their relationships but also create a more supportive and inclusive school environment for everyone.
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SWA FOOD SERVICE
Period: 10 - 21 February 2025
To stay healthy and maintain a healthy weight, children need to be physically active and eat the right amount of nutrients to balance the energy they use. A healthy diet not only supports a child's growth and development but also has a profound impact on their mental and emotional well-being.
We help you to take out the stress from planning your child’s weekly menu by simply ordering from the SWA food service. With the tasty and healthy choices in the SWA Canteen, students can easily buy food and enjoy school meals.
We are ready to serve you starting from 07:00 a.m. To preorder our menu at this link, please fill out the order form by Sunday, 9 February 2025, at 12:00 at the latest. Payments can be made using a school ID Card or QRIS.
Don't forget to bring your own cutlery for hygiene purposes.
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