At Craigburn Primary School, we have embraced a gratitude focus throughout the year, encouraging students to reflect on the things in their lives they are thankful for and finding ways to express their appreciation. The Student Representative Council (SRC) have chosen to support the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, an extension …
R U OK? Day at Craigburn Primary School Today our school community joined in the National R U OK? Day initiative, a day dedicated to checking in on the wellbeing of others. It was a meaningful opportunity for students and teachers to engage in important conversations around mental health and …
FRIENDSHIP FIRE FACTS Research shows that about 85% of conflicts at school are what we call ‘Friendship Fires’. These are normal, low-level friendship issues like misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and disagreements. Knowing how to put out those Fires and get friendships back in that Green-Zone on the Friend-o-Meter is one of …
FRIENDSHIP FIRE or MEAN ON PURPOSE Has your child come home upset about a friendship issue at school? As a URSTRONG Family, we encourage using our friendship language in your home. Ask your child, “Is this a Friendship Fire or something Mean-on-Purpose?” Here’s a little explanation! Help them recognise the …
We hope that all of you who attended the online URSTRONG parent-child webinar on Wednesday, the 21st, are now feeling like Friendship Coaches, better equipped with strategies and language to reinforce our Friendology curriculum. We are excited to announce that, due to overwhelming interest and numerous requests, we have scheduled …
We celebrated “Mean on Purpose No Way Day” at Craigburn Primary School, our adapted name for the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. This change is part of our adoption of the Friendology 101 curriculum, which emphasises the use of common and consistent language to guide students in …