4 I Make Friends and Lose Enemies Art of the Exuberant Greeting The and Relationships Forgiveness Forgiveness Trapped Wins in the End Collaboration Broaden their friendship groups Learn how to resolve differences with friends Research shows that students who develop strong peer friendships and connections have improved outcomes and resilience. Developing social connections also increases emotional literacy, self-awareness, empathy and compassion for others. activities across the school that extend and deepen positive interactions and friendships Lead Teach friendship skills and conflict resolution skills to all students across all year levels Support those young people identified as needing additional assistance to develop friendships and social connections Refer those in need to appropriate services that specialise in social and emotional intelligence Partner with the school community, including families and local and community services For more information visit: I Handout 21: How I Make Friends and Enemies To help students consider what type of friend they are Provide students in both Years 6 and 7 with a copy of the How I Make Friends and Lose Enemies handout. After they have completed the task, generate a list with the class about what do we look for in a good friend. Discuss this quote by Abraham Lincoln: Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?
4 I Make Friends and Lose Enemies The Art of the Exuberant Greeting Forgiveness and Relationships Forgiveness Trapped Collaboration Wins in the End Broaden their friendship groups Learn how to resolve differences with friends Research shows that students who develop strong peer friendships and connections have improved outcomes and resilience. Developing social connections also increases emotional literacy, self-awareness, empathy and compassion for others. Lead activities across the school that extend and deepen positive interactions and friendships Teach friendship skills and conflict resolution skills to all students across all year levels Support those young people identified as needing additional assistance to develop friendships and social connections Refer those in need to appropriate services that specialise in social and emotional intelligence Partner with the school community, including families and local and community services For more information visit: I Handout 21: How I Make Friends and Enemies To help students consider what type of friend they are Provide students in both Years 6 and 7 with a copy of the How I Make Friends and Lose Enemies handout. After they have completed the task, generate a list with the class about what do we look for in a good friend. Discuss this quote by Abraham Lincoln: Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?
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