Reach for the Stars
Smart decisions S Trying our best T Always Learning A Respectful R Self Managing S
Smart Decision Debbie says … S
Smart Decisions are: Think before I act Make up your own mind on whether it is the right action Keep us all safe and healthy Take time out if you need it Ask for help Act on positive advice We all get things wrong, we can make it right I can learn and choose to make a better decision
Trying our Best Tui encourages us to ...
give it a go don’t give up it is my top effort have another try encourage others ask for help be the best I can be
Always Learning Luke tells us that … A
Always Learning means: Thinking about what you are learning Making connections to what you already know Ask questions – be curious and wonder why Form an opinion Put effort into learning Concentrate = thinking hard Practise, evaluate, try again
Respectful Rangi says…
Being Respectful means: Look at the speaker and listen carefully Speak nicely to each other Use your manners Take care of our equipment and environment Do what the teachers ask you to do Take care of each other We are all unique; value our differences
Self Managing Sam tells us that …
Self-Managing is: Doing things without being told to You are organised and ready for learning Getting on with what you are meant to be doing Recognising my skills and using them Meeting our deadlines Thinking about – ‘ Where to next for me ’
When Te Totara students reach for the stars they are …..