Welcome to CHATTER MATTERS At the Right Time and the Right Place M Jolly Assembly 15th June, 2018

Who likes to chat? Hands up

When is it okay to interrupt?

When is it okay to interrupt? When I feel unsafe When I think a friend is unsafe In an emergency

When do I need to raise my hand?

When do I need to raise my hand? When I have a question When I am confused If I need to go to the bathroom If I feel sick In assembly

When does chatter need to wait?

When does chatter need to wait? I have a personal story to share I want to visit with my friends When I should be listening When you want to come to Chatter Matters at the Jolly Junction

chatter matters Would you like 15 minutes to yourself to talk about anything that might be troubling you? Would it help to have someone to listen to you, without judging you and without telling someone (unless you say something about you or someone else being in danger)?

How to get an appointment? Fill in an appointment slip found near the reception Make sure you give your name and class and say or draw how you are feeling Pick up to three friends or come alone Post the slip in the Chatters Matters box Wait for someone to find you from the Jolly Junction

What can you talk about? Feeling low Being bullied Feeling lonely Friendship issues Worries Bullying If you don’t want to talk you can always draw something.