I am compassionate

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Compassionate

To show care and kindness to others.

How to Achieve this in the Classroom

high five 1Offer to help your learning partner as they learn to master a new skill.

 

teacherHelp out your teacher, by handing out equipment and helping to tidy up.

 

workspace 1

Leave your workspace tidy and ready for the next learner.

 

ethnicRemember that everyone around you is different and will have their own experiences and views.

 

listeningListen to others and show kindness at all times.

 

imaginationWhen learning about key characters in a subject, imagine what it must be like to be them for a day and see what you can learn from them.

How to Achieve this around your School and Local Community

generous 1Participate in charity fundraising events; you will see these advertised in the local news, supermarkets and social media (always ask a parent or carer first!).

 

gardeningOffer to help people with their daily or weekend tasks, especially if they are elderly or alone. For example, can you help someone to do their shopping or look after their garden?

Icons of Compassion

Greta Thunberg

 

Greta Thunberg is a Swedish environmental activist who is known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action for climate change mitigation. She has received numerous honours and awards, including an honorary Fellowship of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, inclusion in Time's 100 most influential people and included in the Forbes list of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women. She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019, 2020 and 2021.