A Gracious HGPian

Objectives of Today’s Talk You will be able to: understand what graciousness is and why it is important. show graciousness in school in different ways.

Adjective pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous. Graciousness Adjective pleasantly kind, benevolent,  and courteous. School Value: Care & Responsibility

Why is there a need to be gracious?

If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world. Francis Bacon

Our School Mission Every child to be developed holistically, have global awareness, love Singapore and love to learn.

Examples of graciousness around us

Examples of graciousness around us

All HGPians excel with character.

A Recap: Our Five Phrases of Good Manners Say “Please”. Say “May I”. Say “Excuse Me”. Say “I am sorry”. Say “Thank you”.

3 Ways To Be A Gracious HGPian! 1. Thinking for others (Integrity, Care & Responsibility) 2. Greeting others (Care & Responsibility) 3. Walking quietly from Point A to Point B (Care & Responsibility)

1. Thinking for others (Integrity, Care & Responsibility) It is about being considerate. Help one another when in need. Think of the consequences before you act.

At the Parade Square / During Mass Assemblies 2. Greeting others (Care & Responsibility) At the Parade Square / During Mass Assemblies First, greet the teacher who greets you. Then, greet the Principal or Vice-Principals Last but not least, greet your teachers and friends.

And remember to greet your friends as well! 2. Greeting others (Care & Responsibility) Before interrupting a class Knock on the front door. Greet the teacher in the class by saying,” Good morning/afternoon Mr/Ms/Mdm XXX (or teacher).” State your purpose politely. For e.g. “May I take my water bottle, please?” Thank the teacher before you leave! And remember to greet your friends as well!

E.g. “Good morning Sir/Mdm/Mr/Mrs/Ms 2. Greeting others (Care & Responsibility) Along the corridors Greet the principal, vice-principals, teachers as well as visitors to the school. E.g. “Good morning Sir/Mdm/Mr/Mrs/Ms

In the General Office 2. Greeting others (Care & Responsibility) Greet the staff by saying,” Good morning/afternoon Mr/Ms/Mdm XXX .” State your purpose politely. For e.g. “May I collect the circulars, please?” Thank the office staff before you leave!

In short, greeting others is polite and gracious! 2. Greeting others (Care & Responsibility) In short, greeting others is polite and gracious!

3. Walking quietly from Point A to Point B (Care & Responsibility) Spare a thought for the teacher and students teaching and learning in the classes around you. Walk neatly in twos without talking. This takes a huge amount of self-discipline. You know you have it. Show it.

Our Mantra ALL HGPIANS EXCEL WITH CHARACTER AND WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE