Family Handbook 2019-20

● use encouraging words; ● share opportunities; ● cooperate with the group; ● try different approaches and be persistent; ● show respect for others; ● appreciate differences in people; and ● make a plan and follow through with it.

Haverpals Every class in the school is partnered with another class, where there is at least a three-year gap between the students. These pairs meet on a regular basis, engaging in a wide variety of activities. This allows our students to develop meaningful relationships with students outside of their peer group, allowing them to feel more connected to their school and community. Strategies to Support Students When They Make Mistakes Making mistakes is a normal and expected part of growth and development, particularly in the early years. Mistakes provide students with the opportunity to reflect and learn about themselves, others and the world around them. As capable problem-solvers, it is important that our students have specific strategies to draw on when they or a peer have made a mistake. If you daughter has tried to address an issue independently, but is having difficulty resolving it, please encourage her to reach out to a trusted adult for support.

When a mistake has been made, the following three steps are often used at the Junior School to help your daughter move forward. These can also be used at home:

1. Take Ownership Encourage your daughter to recognize her role in the situation. This is not about taking on all of the responsibility. Rather, it is about seeing how she may have contributed, positively or negatively, to whatever has happened.

Last Edited: August 20, 2019 Havergal College Family Handbook 2019–20

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