St. Kilian's Mindful Moment - T3W2

T3W2 - Integrity

This week, we’re learning about integrity—doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. Whether it’s picking up rubbish, following instructions, or being honest, integrity helps us become people others can trust. We’re encouraging our students to "step up" and take responsibility for their actions, their environment, and how they treat others. Integrity isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it.

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.

All: May we all stand tall, stand firm, grounded in truth, together as one.

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.

Let us take a moment to pause… to breathe… to be still.

As the deep, ancient sound of the didgeridoo surrounds us, we are reminded of the land we stand on, the First Peoples who have cared for it, and God’s presence that has always been here.

Breathe in God’s love… (pause) and breathe out any worries.

Breathe in God’s peace… (pause) and breathe out any distractions.

As we quiet our hearts, we open ourselves to God—who walks with us, speaks to us, and loves us completely.

Loving God, be with us now. Guide our hearts, our thoughts, and our words as we come together in prayer.

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. 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.

What does the Bible say about integrity?

The Bible teaches us that integrity means being honest, trustworthy, and doing what is right—even when no one is watching. People who live with integrity make good choices, tell the truth, and take responsibility for their actions. In Proverbs, we’re reminded that walking with integrity keeps us safe and strong. Jesus also showed integrity in everything He did—He lived with love, honesty, and courage. When we live with integrity, we reflect God’s goodness and help make our school and world a better place.

Proverbs 10:9
"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out."
✅ Explanation: When we do the right thing, we feel safe and strong. But when we lie or hide things, it always catches up with us.
Proverbs 11:3
"The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity."
✅ Explanation: Integrity helps good people make strong, right choices. Being dishonest can lead to trouble.
Psalm 25:21
"May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you."
✅ Explanation: When we try to live honestly and kindly, God is with us and helps protect us.
Philippians 4:8
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right... think about such things."
✅ Explanation: Think about good things—like being honest, kind, and respectful—and try to do them.
Luke 16:10
"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much..."
✅ Explanation: If you’re honest with small things (like picking up rubbish or following a rule), people know they can trust you with bigger things too.
Colossians 3:23
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord."
✅ Explanation: Always do your best, not just for your teacher or friends, but because it’s the right thing to do.

Reflection Questions:

What does “doing the right thing” look like at school, even when no one is watching?
Think about times when you could make a good choice without being told.
Can you think of a time when it was hard to tell the truth? What did you do?
Why is telling the truth important, even when it's difficult?
How do you feel when you make an honest choice?
Does it feel different than when you try to hide something?
Why do you think God cares about us having integrity?
What does it show about our hearts and who we are?
What would it look like to be someone others can trust?
How can you show your teacher, friends, or family that you’re trustworthy?
What’s one small thing you can do this week to show integrity?
Could it be helping someone, cleaning up, or speaking kindly?

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 the Environment

Dear God,

Help me to do what is right,

Even when no one is watching.

Give me the courage to be honest,

The strength to follow instructions,

And the kindness to care for others and my school.

Teach me to take responsibility for my actions,

To tell the truth,

And to be someone others can trust.

May I always try my best

And live with a heart full of love and truth.

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.

What is integrity?

Integrity means doing the right thing—even when no one is watching. At school, integrity helps create a safe, fair, and respectful environment where everyone can learn and grow. It’s not just about big decisions—it’s about small, everyday actions that show honesty, responsibility, and care for others.

Examples of Showing Integrity at School:

Telling the truth when you’ve made a mistake, even if it means facing consequences.
e.g. “I forgot my homework—I didn’t do it, but I’ll make sure I do it tonight.”
Following instructions the first time, even when others aren’t.
e.g. Quietly sitting on the mat when asked, even if your friends are still talking.
Picking up rubbish or tidying the classroom, even if it’s not your mess.
e.g. “I didn’t drop that wrapper, but I’ll throw it in the bin anyway.”
Owning your actions instead of blaming others.
e.g. “I pushed in line—I know that was wrong. I’ll go to the back.”
Being kind and fair when no one else sees it.
e.g. Including someone who’s feeling left out at recess, just because it’s the right thing to do.

When students act with integrity, it builds trust, shows leadership, and helps the whole school community feel safer and more respectful.

Clips that show integrity

Aladdin – Sets Genie Free

Scene: At the end of the movie, Aladdin has one wish left. He could use it to stay a prince and keep his chance at marrying Jasmine—but instead, he keeps his promise and uses his wish to free Genie.
Teaching Point: Integrity means keeping your promises, even when it costs you something. Aladdin chooses to honour his word rather than chase personal gain.

Reflection Questions:

Why do you think Aladdin chose to free the Genie instead of keeping his last wish for himself?
Have you ever made a promise that was hard to keep? What did you do?
What does this scene teach us about keeping our word, even when it's not easy?
How might this apply at school?

Frozen – Anna Sacrifices Herself for Elsa

Scene: Anna is turning to ice, and she has a split second to choose between saving herself (by kissing Kristoff) or saving her sister Elsa. She runs to protect Elsa instead and freezes mid-action.
Teaching Point: Integrity is putting others before yourself when it truly matters. Anna chooses love, bravery, and what’s right over saving herself.

Reflection Questions:

What does Anna’s choice show about her character and what she values most?
Would you find it hard to make a decision like that? Why or why not?
How can we show integrity by putting others first in small ways each day?
How might this apply at school?

Up – Carl Gives Up Paradise Falls to Help Russell

Scene: Carl finally reaches Paradise Falls and sets up the house, just like he promised Ellie. But then he sees that Russell needs him more. He lets go of the house—literally and emotionally—to rescue Russell and do the right thing.
Teaching Point: Integrity means putting people before your own plans. Carl chooses to help someone in need, even when it means giving up his lifelong dream.

Reflection Questions:

What helped Carl realise that helping Russell was more important than his dream?
What does it mean to put others before your own plans?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone, even though it meant giving something up?
How might this apply at school?

Clips that challenge integrity

Toy Story – Woody Pushes Buzz Out the Window

Scene: Woody feels jealous of Buzz taking his place as Andy’s favourite toy. In a moment of anger and selfishness, Woody tries to get rid of Buzz but accidentally knocks him out the window, then hides what he’s done.
Teaching Point: Integrity means doing the right thing—even when we feel left out or upset. Woody’s actions show how jealousy can lead us to make poor choices, but also how we can make things right by admitting our mistakes and trying to repair the damage.

Reflection Questions:

Why did Woody make that choice? How was he feeling?
What happened when Woody didn’t show integrity?
How did Woody try to make things right later on?
How might this apply at school?

Aladdin – Lies About Being a Prince

Scene: Aladdin uses Genie’s magic to pretend he is Prince Ali, thinking it’s the only way to win Princess Jasmine’s heart. He hides his true identity and keeps the lie going, even as it causes confusion and mistrust.
Teaching Point: Integrity means being honest about who you are. Aladdin’s choice to lie leads to bigger problems, showing us that pretending to be someone you’re not can hurt relationships and trust.

Reflection Questions:

Why do you think Aladdin chose to lie about who he really was?
How do lies—even small ones—affect our relationships with others?
What could Aladdin have done differently to show honesty and integrity?
How might this apply at school?

Inside Out – Riley Lies and Tries to Run Away

Scene: Riley struggles with big emotions after moving to a new city. Instead of talking about her feelings, she hides them and makes a secret plan to run away back to her old home, leaving her parents worried and confused.
Teaching Point: Integrity includes being honest about our feelings and asking for help when we need it. Riley’s choice shows how hiding the truth can cause more hurt, and how healing begins when we open up and face our problems with honesty.

Reflection Questions:

Why did Riley try to hide her feelings and run away?
What happened when she didn't talk about how she felt?
What could Riley have done instead to handle the situation with integrity?
How might this apply at school?

Reflection Questions – Why Is It Important to Show Integrity at School?

How does it feel when someone tells the truth, even if it’s hard?
What does that tell you about their character?
What might happen if people didn’t show integrity at school?
How would it affect learning, friendships, or safety?
Why is it important to do the right thing even when no one is watching?
What does that say about the kind of person you want to be?
Can you think of a time you showed integrity at school?
What choice did you make? How did it feel afterward?
What would our classroom or school look like if everyone showed integrity every day?
How could it change the way we treat each other?

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.

PBIS Focus - 'Leave No Trace'

This week, our Positive Behaviour Blitz at school is all about “Leave No Trace.” We are learning the importance of being respectful, responsible, and safe in how we treat our belongings in the classroom and on the yard.

Leave No Trace means showing care for our environment, shared spaces, and each other by making sure we don’t leave mess, damage, or harm behind. It reminds us to respect the places we learn and play in and leave them as we found them—or even better.

This connects to our school values:

Respectful – We treat all spaces with care.
Example: We walk around plants and artworks instead of stepping on or over them.
Safe – We keep areas clean and clear so everyone can use them safely.
Example: We put away sports equipment and pick up rubbish so others don’t trip or slip.
Responsible – We take ownership of our own mess and help others do the same.
Example: We tidy our workspace, push in our chairs, and pack up shared materials even if we didn’t use them.

By living these values, we show that we care for our school, our environment, and our community.

In the Classroom

Respectful:

How do I show respect for our classroom space and the people who use it after me?

Do I treat our books, furniture, and materials with care?

Responsible:

Do I pack up my things and clean up my space when I finish an activity?

What can I do if I see a mess that isn’t mine?

Safe:

How does keeping the classroom tidy help keep everyone safe?

Do I leave the space clear so others don’t trip or get hurt?

On the yard

Respectful:

How do I show respect for nature, like plants, trees, and animals in our yard?
Do I leave shared equipment and spaces ready for the next person?

Responsible:

Do I put my rubbish in the bin or pick it up if I see it?
Do I play in the right areas and use equipment properly?

Safe:

How do I make sure the yard is clean and safe for everyone to enjoy?
Do I let a teacher know if I see something unsafe?

Playground Roster

This week, we’re going to try something new with the playground!

We’ve noticed that not many students are using the playground, and we want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance to enjoy it. So, in Week 9, we’ll be trying out a Playground Roster that shows which year levels can use the playground at recess and lunch each day.

The goal is to make sure everyone gets time on the equipment, has fun, and plays safely with others. Prep–2 students will also get extra time during class to use the playground to practise important skills like turn-taking, sharing, and moving safely.

Let’s give it a go together—and remember to be respectful, fair, and kind while using the space!

Reflection Questions

Did you enjoy using the playground during your rostered time? Why or why not?
How did it feel to take turns and share the space with your classmates?
Was there anything that made it hard to enjoy the playground? What could we do to fix that?
Did the roster help more people have a turn on the playground?
What’s one thing you think we could change or keep for next time?

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