St. Kilian's Mindful Moment - T1W2

T1W1 - Listening

Active listening means giving a speaker your full attention and trying to understand the complete message. It's more than simply hearing the words that are being spoken - it involves attempting to understand the intent behind them.

This week, you might like to invite students to create or say their own Acknowledgement of Country.

Using the sentence starters below, students can reflect on what they are thankful for, the promise they wish to make, and what they value about Dja Dja Wurrung Country. This helps make the Acknowledgement personal, respectful, and meaningful.

Acknowledgment of Country

We would like to acknowledge the Jaara people, the traditional custodians of the land on which we are meeting today, we acknowledge ancestors and elders past, present and emerging and commit ourselves to work actively for reconciliation and justice.

Choose your own...

We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we are on today, the Dja Dja Wurrung people.

We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and future.

We thank them for ______________________________________.

Today, we promise to ____________________________________.

We are grateful to walk, learn, and play on this ______________________ land.

Here are some examples you might use:

Thanking them for: sharing their knowledge, caring for Country, welcoming us

Promise to: care for the land, learn about culture, treat nature with respect, invite all with open arms, help others who come to this country/land

Describe the land as: special, sacred, strong, beautiful, ancient, peaceful, friendly, open

Junior Acknowledgement of Country

Here is the Land, here is the Sky, here are my friends, and here am I.

We play today on traditional Land, Our First Nation people, we walk hand in hand.

We’d like to say thank you for letting us share the Land that you love. We promise to take care.

Prayer

Centering

A quiet moment to pause, breathe, and bring our hearts and minds into God’s presence, preparing ourselves to pray with focus, gratitude, and openness.

Sit comfortably.
Put your feet on the floor.
Let your hands rest in your lap.

Take a slow breath in through your nose…
and breathe out through your mouth.

Again.
Breathe in…
and breathe out.

Now, think about the word peace.
Peace is when our body feels calm
and our mind feels quiet.

If something feels busy or worried inside you, that’s okay.
Just notice it.

Imagine peace filling your body like a warm, gentle light.
Imagine that light helping your shoulders relax,
your tummy soften,
and your thoughts slow down.

Take one more slow breath in…
and breathe out.

When you’re ready, open your eyes.
Try to carry this calm and peace with you today.

Reflection

A quiet moment to pause, listen, and open our hearts to God, allowing His presence to guide our thoughts, deepen our faith, and inspire us to live with love and kindness.

Our school theme for 2026 is 'Seek Peace and Pursure It'.

Seek peace and pursue it means we don’t just hope things feel calm — we choose to help make peace happen.

Peace starts inside us, when we stay calm and make good choices.
But peace also means how we treat others — using kind words, fair actions, and helping fix problems when things go wrong.

Sometimes peace takes effort.
It means stopping, thinking, forgiving, and trying again.

When we seek peace, we look for calm.
When we pursue peace, we keep choosing it — even when it’s hard.

In the classroom, seeking peace might look like:

taking a deep breath when work feels tricky
using calm words instead of shouting
asking for help instead of giving up
listening when someone else is speaking

On the playground, seeking peace might look like:

including others in games
using words to solve problems
walking away to calm down if you’re upset
getting help before small problems become big ones

Pursuing peace means we keep trying —
even if it’s hard,
even if we’re annoyed,
even if we need a second chance.

Peace is something we practice every day.

Proactive Questions: How Will I Choose Peace?

Thinking ahead

What does peace look like for me today?
When might things feel tricky, and what can I do to stay calm?
What is one peaceful choice I will practise today?

In the classroom

How will I use my words kindly today?
What can I do if I feel frustrated or stuck with my learning?
How will I help our classroom feel calm and safe?

On the playground

How will I help games stay fair and friendly?
What will I do if there is a problem or disagreement?
Who can I ask for help if I need support?

My plan

One way I will seek peace today is…
One way I will pursue peace, even when it’s hard, is…

Offering

A moment to open our hearts to God, whether in asking for guidance, strength, and help or in giving thanks for His blessings, love, and presence in our lives.

Thanksgiving prompts

Thank You, God, for giving me…
Thank You, God, for helping me…
Thank You, God, for the people who…
Thank You, God, for the beauty of…
Thank You, God, for the lessons I learn when…
Thank You, God, for always…
Thank You, God, for the moments when…
Thank You, God, for the strength to…
Thank You, God, for Your love that…
Thank You, God, for the joy of…

Asking prompts

Please, God, help me to…
Please, God, give me the courage to…
Please, God, guide me when…
Please, God, help me to be more…
Please, God, show me how to…
Please, God, help me to forgive…
Please, God, remind me to…
Please, God, be with me when…
Please, God, give me the wisdom to…
Please, God, teach me to…

Regular prayers

God, please watch over and heal those who are sick, especially…
I am thankful for the love and support of my family and friends, especially…
Lord, help those who are feeling lonely or sad to know they are loved, including…
God, please give strength and courage to people who are facing difficult times, such as…
Thank you for the beauty of creation and the many blessings in my life, like…

Prayer

Hail Mary

Hail Mary,

Full of Grace,

The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women,

and blessed is the fruit

of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary,

Mother of God,

pray for us sinners now,

and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Our Father

Our Father, Who art in heaven,

Hallowed be Thy Name.

Thy Kingdom come.

Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

A Prayer for Listening

Dear God,

Help me to listen with my ears,

but also with my heart.

When someone is speaking,

help me to stop, be still, and care.

When I am unsure,

help me to listen for Your quiet voice.

Teach me to be patient,

kind, and open.

Help me to listen like Jesus did—

with love.

Amen.

St. Kilian's School Prayer

Father,

We believe that St Kilian’s School is a great place to learn and have fun.

We trust our school community will continue to welcome new members and will always help

and care for each other.

We thank you for the love and respect of our families, teachers and friends.

With Jesus as our model, may we grow to be the best people we can.

Amen.

PBIS

St. Kilian's Routines

SKPS Ready in Five.docx

Ready in Five

‘Ready in Five’ is a consistent teacher prompt used to gain students' full attention before giving instructions or starting a lesson.

The teacher stands in a central position, counts down from five while scanning the room, and waits for 100% of students to respond and make eye contact. It teaches students to stop, look, and listen, creating a calm and focused transition into learning.

SKPS Classroom Entry.docx

Classroom Entry

The Classroom Entry Routine sets clear expectations for how students enter the room after breaks or transitions.

Students line up in pairs, enter quietly, stand or sit in their spot, and wait with eyes on the teacher before being greeted and seated. It promotes calm, safe, and respectful beginnings to lessons, helping students settle quickly for learning.

SKPS Clasroom Exit.docx

Classroom Exit

The Classroom Exit Routine guides students in leaving the room calmly and respectfully at the end of a lesson or day.

Students pack up quietly, stand behind their desks, respond to the teacher's farewell, and are dismissed row by row. It ensures a smooth and safe transition, reinforcing gratitude, order, and readiness for what comes next.

Active Listening

What is listening?

Active listening means giving full attention to the speaker and trying to understand the complete message being sent. Active listeners show verbal and nonverbal signs of listening. Positive reinforcement, remembering, and questioning are all verbal signs of active listening. Non verbal signs include smiling, head nods, posture, and avoiding all distractions.

Questions to consider...

Why is it important to listen?
What does listening look like?
Who has to listen?
Who asks us to listen?
Why do I need to listen?
What happens if I don't listen?
What happens if our class doesn't listen?

Active Listening

In this video, you’ll learn strategies for active listening during a conversation with another person.

After watching this video you might practice Active Listening using a strategy from the video.

The Importance of Listening

Sometimes, children try to tell us why their upset but we are so busy guessing we forget to listen.

What is something you learned about listening from the video?
Why is it important to listen when someone is talking to you?
What can happen if we don’t listen carefully?
Can you think of a time when you were a good listener? How did it help?
Can you think of a time when someone really listened to you? How did it make you feel?

Sesame Street: Furry Potter and The Goblet of Cookies (Harry Potter Parody)

To get to the Goblet of Cookies, Furry Potter must listen carefully to directions. It will take more than a simple Wingardium Leviosa to reach the Goblet. Watch Professor Crumblemore teach Furry Potter the wizardly ways of following instructions in Furry Potter's quest for the Goblet of Cookies!

What was Furry Potter trying to do in the video?
Why did he keep missing out on the cookies at the start?
What did Furry Potter learn about listening and following instructions?
How did listening carefully help him in the end?
Can you think of a time when you didn’t listen and things didn’t go as planned?
Why is it sometimes hard to be patient or wait before doing something?
What can you do to be a better listener, just like Furry Potter?

Special Events

Beginning of the School Year

A new school year is a fresh start.

It’s a time to learn new things, meet new people, and practise being kind to ourselves and others. We won’t get everything right straight away — and that’s okay. Each day is a chance to try again.

Below is a Prayer of the Faithful for the beginning of the school year. May the Lord hear our prayers and bless us abundantly this year.

Leader: As we begin a new school year, we bring our prayers to God.

For our school community,
that our classrooms and playgrounds are places of kindness, calm, and respect.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For our teachers and staff,
that they are filled with patience, wisdom, and joy as they help us learn and grow.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For students who feel nervous or unsure at the start of the year,
that they feel safe, welcomed, and supported each day.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For our friendships,
that we learn to include others, use kind words, and help make peace when problems arise.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For times when learning or playing feels hard,
that we remember to pause, breathe, and ask for help when we need it.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For our families at home,
that they feel connected to our school and supported throughout the year.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader: Loving God, thank you for the gift of a new beginning. Help us to seek peace, make good choices, and care for one another.

All: Amen.

Gaga Pit

Gaga Ball is kind of like dodgeball, but you hit the ball with your hands instead of throwing it, and the goal is to hit other players below the knees. Everyone starts inside the pit, and when the ball is served, the fun begins!

How to Play:

All players stand inside the Gaga Pit.
Someone drops the ball and shouts “Ga-ga-ball!” as it bounces three times.
Players hit the ball with an open hand (no throwing or kicking).
If the ball hits you below the knees, you’re out!
The last player left in the pit wins!

Reflection Questions:

Why do we need rules in Gaga Ball?
What can we do if two players don’t agree on who got out?
How can we help new players learn the game?
What do we need to check before we start playing in the Gaga Pit?
What does being a fair and kind player look like in this game?

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