Respect: Our Term 3 Value

Having respect for ourselves and others is very important.

• it helps us to be more self-confident and to encourage others so that they can also be more confident
• it helps us to see ourselves and others through kind eyes
• it teaches us to like ourselves and to be proud of our achievements without being arrogant
• it teaches us to celebrate joyfully the qualities, attributes and achievements of others
• it enables us to build resilience so that we can face challenges positively - and overcome them eventually
• it keeps communities strong and united
• it enables us and others to feel happy, safe and loved
• it opens our minds to new ideas and possibilities
• it helps us to learn more about our own lives and those of others
• it teaches us to be unafraid of difference and to always remember that which is shared in common
• it helps us to grow as people, as children of God, and achieve our potential over time 
• it teaches us that we play a part in also helping others to grow and achieve their potential too