Tsung Tsin Christian Academy Day 1 Big Group Sharing 2nd March, 2011

Academy Anthem Now thank we all our God, With heart and hands and voices, Who wond'rous things hath done, In whom Tsung Tsin rejoices; Who from our founding year Hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today.

Academy Anthem O may this bounteous God, Through all the years be near us, With charity and hope And lasting faith sustain us; O help Tsung Tsin to grow And challenges to face; Vouchsafe to keep Tsung Tsin Forever in Thy grace.

The Academy Prayer Almighty God, We beseech Thee To grant our academy Thy gracious favour That knowledge may ever be Enlarged and deepened; And all good learning Flourish and abound. Bless all who teach And all who learn; And grant That both teachers and learners, In humility of heart, May look ever upward unto Thee, Who art the Fountain of all wisdom; Who art the Fountain of all wisdom; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Day 1 Theme Servant Leadership Servant Leadership

Leader should cultivate …. Habits of Mind Habits of Mind

Thinking of ‘Managing Impulsivity’

Consequences of Impulsiveness

Activity 1 Story telling Story telling Create your own story about Impulsivity

Words to use Think before you act Think before you act Deliberate Deliberate Thoughtful Thoughtful Strategic Strategic Patient Patient Meditate Self-regulated Calm Reflective Controlled Count to 10 Wait time Take a deep breath Planned Considered

Words to use Deliberate refers to careful consideration. Deliberate refers to careful consideration. Thoughtful means showing concern for the well-being of others. Thoughtful means showing concern for the well-being of others. Strategic is in relation to a plan of action. Strategic is in relation to a plan of action. Meditate is to think or reflect, especially in a calm manner. Meditate is to think or reflect, especially in a calm manner. Calm refers to motionless, undisturbed or not excited. Calm refers to motionless, undisturbed or not excited.

What life experiences require Managing Impulsivity? K has been offered a cigarette by his best friend. K is among a group of close friends. K has been offered a cigarette by his best friend. K is among a group of close friends.

What life experiences require Managing Impulsivity? What would happen if K acts impulsively? What would happen if K acts impulsively? What would happen if K thinks through the offer? What would happen if K thinks through the offer?

What life experiences require Managing Impulsivity? The after-school activity has been cancelled at the last minute. P’s parents would expect P to return home under such a circumstance. However, P’s group of friends suggests spending the afternoon at the mall. The after-school activity has been cancelled at the last minute. P’s parents would expect P to return home under such a circumstance. However, P’s group of friends suggests spending the afternoon at the mall.

What life experiences require Managing Impulsivity? What would happen if P acts impulsively? What would happen if P acts impulsively? What would happen if P thinks through the invitation? What would happen if P thinks through the invitation?

What life experiences require Managing Impulsivity? M has been dating F for a few months. They have been challenged by their peers to engage in premarital sex. M has been dating F for a few months. They have been challenged by their peers to engage in premarital sex.

What life experiences require Managing Impulsivity? What would happen if M and F act impulsively? What would happen if M and F act impulsively? What would happen if M and F think through the challenge? What would happen if M and F think through the challenge?

What life experiences require Managing Impulsivity? H is at a bookshop with a group of buddies. A friend steals a pen and walk out of the shop without being caught. H is then challenged by his other friends to do the same to test the system. H is at a bookshop with a group of buddies. A friend steals a pen and walk out of the shop without being caught. H is then challenged by his other friends to do the same to test the system.

What life experiences require Managing Impulsivity? What would happen if H acts impulsively? What would happen if H acts impulsively? What would happen if H thinks through the event? What would happen if H thinks through the event?

Activity 2 Ending of stories Please complete the above stories by choosing an ending for these young people. Ending of stories Please complete the above stories by choosing an ending for these young people.

James 1: You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry; 我親愛的弟兄們，這是你們所知道的， 但你們各人要快快地聽，慢慢地說，慢 慢地動怒，

James 1: For the righteousness of God does not come about by the wrath of man. 因為人的怒氣並不成就神的義。

Hymn No. 32 You are my hiding place You are my hiding place

Reflection Question Choose an action to do when you need to manage your impulsivity; count to 10, take a deep breath, or other actions. Choose an action to do when you need to manage your impulsivity; count to 10, take a deep breath, or other actions.