The focus for the fortnight is: 

Be a Learner - I set goals and work towards them.

Goals come in many forms; they may be purely academic, social, or goals even may have to do with character building. All students need to be explicitly taught how to choose, set, and reflect on goals. It is not an instinctive skill, even for most adults.

A goal is an outcome, something that will make a difference as a result of achieving it. It can’t be too ambitious to be out of reach, but also not so simple that it does not challenge. A goal has to be realistic with a stretch, requiring effort and focus to achieve it. That’s why goals need timeframes and measurable action steps along the way so that we can keep track of progress and make adjustments as necessary.

By setting goals, measuring and celebrating their achievements, students are able to see what they have done and what they are capable of. Seeing their results gives the confidence and assurance that they need to believe they can achieve higher goals.

At Craigslea SS every student is encouraged to set goals. Setting goals helps us achieve things that we want in life. These goals can be immediate, short term or long term. At Craigslea, we believe goal setting is valuable in all aspects of life.

Ask your child to share their current goal with you and have them explain what they are working on to achieve this goal. Remember to celebrate their achievements too!