We need to do some thinking and talking. What would your solution be? People have been hurt this week in school.

This is what they thought Banning everything wouldn’t help. They were the people who needed to make the change. 1.Think before I speak. Stop before saying something unkind. 2.Don’t interfere with other peoples problems. Get help. 3.Pick friends to play with carefully. 4.Be careful when we play. Don’t do things that can hurt someone.

Common Sense Solutions All areas Sensible shoes. Look after each other. Look around you and be aware of others. Be aware of where you are. Have fun

Common Sense Solution Balance Beams Take turns. Keep looking and concentrating. Walking only. Balancing only because “Tag” won’t work. Only two people on a balance at one time.

Common Sense Solution Balance Beams Take turns. Keep looking and concentrating. Walking only. Rolling and sliding Sitting and sliding Tag and chase won’t work.

Common Sense Solution Climbing Frame Take turns. Keep looking and concentrating. 3 points of contact. Climbing only because “Tag” won’t work. Waist height jumps. Clear landing zones. Have a spotter if you are challenging yourself.

Common Sense Solution Tyres Take turns. Give others space to move. Keep looking and concentrating. Climbing only because “Tag” won’t work. Have a spotter if you challenge yourself. Check your landing zone.

Common Sense Solution Den Building Take turns and share. Keep looking and concentrating. Carry sticks pointing up. Sticks are for building not for hitting. Look after living trees and plants.

Common Sense Solution Field Take turns and share. Keep looking and concentrating. Respect the rules and boundaries. Respect other games. Footballs kicked below waist height. If you can’t play then walk away.

Together we can work it out. Can you communicate and cooperate to make things better?