St. Kilian's Mindful Moment - T2W7

T2W6 - Instruction

Following instructions is a part of everyday life. It is the child’s ability to act on requests by others. Following instructions requires the child to attend to detail in spoken language, to sequence the information in the appropriate steps and to seek clarification if they have trouble remembering or recalling the information.

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.

(Inhale) Lord, prepare my heart…
(Exhale) …to walk in Your love.

(Inhale) Fill me with patience…
(Exhale) …and a spirit of readiness.

(Inhale) Help me to listen…
(Exhale) …and respond with kindness.

(Inhale) Guide my steps…
(Exhale) …as I prepare to serve.

Amen.

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.

John's Letter About Love

1 John 3:16-20

This scripture reminds us that real love is shown through actions, not just words.

It says that just like Jesus gave His life for us, we should be willing to help others when they need us.

If we see someone in need but do nothing to help, we aren’t truly showing God’s love.

God wants us to have hearts that are kind, honest, and full of love—not just when it's easy, but always.

How can I show love through my actions, not just my words?
- (e.g., by helping a friend, listening to a teacher, sharing with others)
Have I ever seen someone who needed help but wasn’t sure what to do? What might Jesus want me to do in that moment?
How do I know when I’m doing the right thing, even if it’s hard?
What’s one small act of love I can do today to make someone else feel seen and cared for?

The Greatest Commandment

John 15:11-13

11 "I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.

12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

13 No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."

Jesus asks us to love one another—and one way we do that is by listening to the people who care for us. When we follow instructions from our teachers, parents, and leaders, we show respect, kindness, and trust. It helps everyone feel safe and valued.

Jesus asks us to love one another—how can following instructions be a way of showing love at school?
- - (e.g., keeping others safe, respecting teachers, helping our class run smoothly)
When have I followed instructions even when I didn’t feel like it—but knew it was the right thing to do?
Jesus gave His life for His friends—how can I give my time or effort to help others today?
- (e.g., listening the first time, helping a friend, not going where I shouldn’t)
How does following the rules or listening to my teacher help bring joy to others and myself?
- (Think about how it helps us feel safe, included, or trusted)
What does it mean to love “as Jesus loved us”? How can I show that love through my choices each day?

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.

A Prayer for Strength

Loving God,
When I feel tired or unsure,
Give me the courage to keep going.
Help me to stay calm when things are hard,
And to remember I’m never alone.

Fill my heart with peace,
My mind with hope,
And my body with strength.

Be my guide in all I do today.
Amen.

The Aboriginal Our Father

The Aboriginal Our Father is a version of the traditional Christian Lord’s Prayer expressed through the language, imagery, and spirituality of Aboriginal culture.

The Aboriginal Our Father reminds us that:

God is close – like the land we walk on and the sky above us.
Forgiveness and peace are part of walking together.
We are called to live in respect, balance, and care for one another and the earth.

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

PBIS Focus - 'Out of Bounds'

This week, our Positive Behaviour Blitz at school is all about “Out of Bounds.” This week, we’re learning how to be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe by staying in the right areas at school.

What Does “Out of Bounds” Mean?

Some places at school are not for students to use unless a teacher says it’s okay. These areas are out of bounds because we want to keep everyone safe and learning.

Why We Stay Out of Out-of-Bounds Areas

We stay out of out-of-bounds areas to help keep everyone safe, respectful, and responsible at school.

Safe: Some areas aren’t made for kids to play or walk through—they might have things that could hurt you or others.
Respectful: Teachers use these spaces to work and meet, so we need to give them privacy and show we trust their space.
Responsible: When we follow the rules about where we can and can’t go, it helps the whole school run smoothly and keeps everyone on track.

Even if you're just passing through, being in an out-of-bounds area without permission can be unsafe and unfair to others. That’s why it’s important to always ask a teacher first!

Following Instructions

What is following directions?

Following instructions is an important ability to practice in everyday life. In a school, following instructions can influence learning and correctly executing skills.

Reflection Questions for after activities

After playing one of the games below during Circle Time, use some or all of these questions to reflect on following instruction during the game and how it relates to following instruction during class time.

Why is it important to follow directions?
What does following directions look like?
What happens if I didn't follow the instructions?
What happens if our class doesn't follow directions?
How can following instruction in this game relate to following instruction during class time?
Where else may I need to use these skills?

Ordering Objects

Materials: Red, Blue, Yellow and Green Crayon

Line up the crayons on the table in front of the student.

Ask them to manipulate the crayons based on your directions.

For one step directions, say simple things like “Move the blue crayon.” “Touch the red crayon.” or ask them to make shapes such as “Make a T using the crayons.”

For two step directions, you might say “Move the green crayon to the front.” “Move the yellow crayon to second place.” “Move the crayon in first place to third place.”

You can get as advanced as you want, saying things like “Move the green crayon to third place and the last crayon to first place.”

Mother, May I?

Here is a game to teach your students how to follow directions and how to ask for permission. Stand at one end of the room and your kids at the other. They take turns asking you questions, such as, “Mother, may I take two leap from jumps?” or “Mother, may I take two giant steps?”

For instance, if your child says, “Mother, may I take three bunny hops toward you?” you can respond with, “No, but you can take 2 bunny hops toward me.” If your child fails to listen, then he can take a few steps back instead. This will help your children learn to ask questions and actually listen to the responses. Whoever reaches your end of the room first, wins.

Instruction Chain

Hand out one 'Instruction Icon' (below) per student. (If doing less, they need to stay in order or it won't work e.g., run in place must be first, spin around must be second, etc.)

The chain doesn't work if people aren't following the instructions.

LEADER BEGINS: Run in place.

After someone runs in place, stand up and jump three times.

After someone jumps three times, stand up and spin around twice.

After someone spins around twice, stand up and stomp your feet.

After someone stomps their feet, stand up and shout your name.

After someone shouts their name, stand up and flap like a chicken.

After someone flaps like a chicken, stand up and bark like a dog.

After someone barks like a dog, stand up and whip your hair back and forth.

After someone whips their hair back and forth, stand up and clap your hands.

After someone claps their hands, stand up and take a bow.

After someone takes a bow, stand up and say “THE END!”

Kid-E-Cats | Following Instructions

They brought new beds, which Dad went to assemble, and the model kit, a pirate ship, which the kittens sealed with.

But, by a coincidence, they lost the instruction! And when they asked Dad to help, it turned out that he also couldn’t compile the beds ...

Following Directions | Brain Games

Host Jason Silva tests our ability to remember despite lots of distractions.

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Listen and Colour 3 Key Words Worksheet

You will need to print this.
Children have to listen to instructions and colour in the corresponding parts of the picture.

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Alien Listen and Draw

Students need to harness their creativity to draw an alien before describing it verbally to others to draw themselves.

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.

Special Events

Pentecost

This weekend, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost — one of the most important feast days in the Church’s liturgical year. Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and followers of Jesus, fifty days after Easter. It is often called the birthday of the Church, as it was the moment the disciples were empowered to go out and spread the Gospel to all nations.

Pentecost

Acts 2:1–4

1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.

2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.

3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them.

4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

Pentecost is a special day in the Church when we remember how God sent the Holy Spirit to Jesus’ friends, the disciples. They were feeling scared and didn’t know what to do after Jesus went back to heaven.

Suddenly, there was a loud sound like wind and little flames appeared above their heads. They felt strong, brave, and full of joy. The Holy Spirit helped them go out and tell everyone about God’s love.

This day is called the birthday of the Church, because it’s when the disciples began sharing the Good News with the world.

Have you ever felt really brave or kind inside?
That might be the Holy Spirit helping you. Can you think of a time when that happened?
The Holy Spirit came like wind and fire.
What do you think the Holy Spirit feels like? What good things does the Holy Spirit help you do?
The disciples went out to tell others about Jesus.
Who could you tell about Jesus through your words or actions this week?
God’s Spirit helps us love and care for others.
Can you think of one way to show love to someone today—at school or at home?
The Holy Spirit brings peace.
When do you feel peaceful? Can you help someone else feel peaceful too?

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Pentecost Story Colouring Pages

A set of simple colouring pages featuring scenes and symbols from the Pentecost story.
Each page has the title “Pentecost” and is designed for creative engagement with the story.
Ideal for Foundation to Year 2 students to connect visually and artistically with the feast.

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Symbols of the Holy Spirit PowerPoint

An informational PowerPoint explaining the different symbols of the Holy Spirit and what they represent.
Symbols include:

Dove – peace and God’s presence
Fire – transformation and energy
Wind – breath of God and new life
Water – cleansing and life-giving power
Cloud – mystery and God’s hidden presence
Anointing Oil – blessing and spiritual power

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Pentecost Tongues of Fire Headbands

Materials: Red/yellow/orange paper, scissors, glue/stapler
Instructions:
- Create a headband with a flame cutout on top to wear like the disciples in Acts 2.
- Students can decorate it and write a word like “love,” “peace,” or “brave” on the flame.
Connection: Helps children understand how the Spirit helps us share God’s love.

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Pentecost Word Search

A Pentecost-themed word search for younger students to support vocabulary development and familiarisation with key concepts.
Words included relate to the Pentecost story and the Holy Spirit (e.g. spirit, fire, tongues, disciples, Jerusalem, Jesus, prayers).
This is a great early finisher or literacy rotation activity to reinforce key terms.

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