1. The Potato Assembly

2. Key Information for Today
16 school weeks until AS resits.
18 school weeks until A2 exams.

3. Parents Consultation Thursday 14th January 2016

4. Challenge
Can a straw be put through a potato? Discuss.

5. Challenge
Can a straw be put through a potato? Practical.

6. But, what was the point?

7. Growth mindset
If you plant doubt, it can be self-fulfilling. Not ‘if’ it can be done, but ‘how’

8. Trial and error
Trying out differing ways of doing things often leads to a better solution. Doing things the way you have always done them may not be the recipe for success.

9. Get on with it.
Sometimes a direct approach is the best solution – just go for it.
Believe it.
Stop procrastinating.

10. The sweetness of success
Satisfaction of stabbing the potato – overcoming a difficulty and experiencing success is a great feeling. Hold on to the good feelings.

11. The Year 13 The Wall

12. 10 phrases to teach to students resilience

13. Number 1 “Come on, laugh it off!” Strategy: Humour
Good for: students who experience
disappointment, failure and even loss.

14. Number 2 “Don’t let this spoil everything”
Strategy: Containing thinking
Good for: students who feel overwhelmed;
who experience rejection; perfectionists.

15. Number 3 “Let’s take a break” Strategy: Distraction
Good for: students experiencing stressful situations; kids with busy lives.

16. Number 4 “Who have you spoken to about this?” Strategy: Seeking help
Good for: handling all types of
personal worries.

17. Number 5 “I know it looks bad now, but you will get through this”
Strategy: Offering hope
Good for: Kids experiencing loss, bullying,
change or extreme disappointment.

18. Number 6 “What can you learn, so it doesn’t happen next time?”
Strategy: Positive reframing
Good for: students who make mistakes,
or experience disappointment.

19. Number 7 “Don’t worry – relax and see what happens!”
Strategy: Acceptance
Good for: students who worry about
exams or performing poorly.

20. Number 8 “This isn’t the end of the world”
Strategy: Maintaining perspective
Good for: students who blow things
out of proportion.

21. Number 9 “You could be right. But have you thought about … ”
Strategy: Flexible thinking
Good for: students who experience extreme feelings or exaggerate.

22. Number 10 “What can we do about this?” Strategy: Taking action
Good for: students who feel inadequate.
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