Building Strong Friendships Workshop
This week, our Primary 5-7 pupils took part in their second workshop on friendships, led by Matthew from Youth Work. The workshop was a wonderful opportunity for the children to deepen their understanding of friendships and relationships through fun and engaging activities.
During the session, the pupils worked in pairs and small groups to discover more about each other’s interests, likes, and even their biggest fears. This activity was a great way to promote open communication and trust, and it helped everyone learn something new about their classmates.
We also had meaningful discussions on what makes a good friend and the importance of strong relationships in our lives. The children were encouraged to think about how they can be supportive and considerate friends to one another, both in and out of the classroom.
To wrap up the workshop, the pupils took on a unique challenge: a blindfolded game of Jenga! Using only their voices and careful instructions, they had to guide their blindfolded partners to build a steady tower of Jenga blocks. This activity required a lot of teamwork, trust, and patience, and the pupils did an amazing job supporting one another.
We’re all looking forward to the final workshop in this series next week! Check out some photos below to see our pupils in action as they build stronger friendships together. Well done, everyone!
- This Is Our Faith – Revealed Truth of God
- UNCRC Children’s Rights Covered:
- Article 12: Right to express their views and be listened to.
- Article 16: Right to privacy and to respect each other’s private information.
- Article 29: Right to education that supports personal and social development.
- SDG Goals Covered:
- Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing – Promoting positive relationships and mental health through understanding friendships.
- Goal 4: Quality Education – Providing learning experiences that develop social skills and emotional intelligence.
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities – Encouraging respect and understanding of differences between peers.
- SHANARRI Indicators:
- Safe: Creating a safe space for pupils to express their thoughts and feelings.
- Included: Ensuring all pupils have a voice and are respected.
- Respected: Promoting respect for each other’s opinions, likes, and fears.
- Nurtured: Providing activities that nurture positive relationships and emotional growth.
- Meta-skills Used:
- Communicating: Sharing ideas, listening actively, and supporting one another.
- Collaborating: Working together in pairs and groups, especially during the blindfolded Jenga challenge.
- Focusing: Concentrating during group discussions and the Jenga activity.
- Feeling: Empathising with peers and understanding different perspectives.
- Sense-making: Making sense of how individual likes, fears, and experiences shape our friendships.
- Problem Solving: Navigating the challenge of blindfolded Jenga and finding solutions to communicate effectively.
- Adapting: Adjusting to new information about peers and being flexible during the workshop activities.
