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Positive motivation and perseverance

Practising optimism

When students are optimistic in their interactions with others and in their world view, they are more likely to experience positive relationships and have the motivation to persevere and succeed.

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Practising optimism

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Inspirational snowball fight

Division: Primary / Junior

Purpose: To provide a fun way for students to send each other positive affirmations and to encourage an optimistic outlook amongst others

TryInspirational snowball fight

Positive Post-its

Division: Primary / Junior / Intermediate

Purpose: To support the development of kind interactions

TryPositive Post-its

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