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True or False:

a) If someone is mean to you one day but never again. They have bullied you.

b) If you repeatedly say or do mean things to someone, this is bullying.

c) If you repeatedly say or do mean things to someone but they seem fine, this means no harm has been done.

Think, pair and share:

What would motivate you more to NOT say unkind things to someone online: 

Your digital footprint or that it is important to be kind?

Do you really think trying your best is enough? Why, why not?

What could you say to yourself when you don't win? Or don't make a team or get a certificate? What would help?

How did the torch analogy make you feel about shifting your focus to what you do already have?

Brainstorm/journal/ lightening writing what is in your room of life when you have the lights on?

Do you think not all friends are good for us? Why? Why not?

What can you do about a friendship that is a little unhealthy?

How does it feel when you are friends with someone but they often make you feel rubbish?

Create your own list of what makes a healthy friendship. Be creative, make it into a recipe.

You are going to hear  a story from a podcast episode called: It's a two way street. Listen to where you think the golden rules are broken.

Take notes as you go. If you need a reminder of the golden rules - take a look at the poster

Think/Pair and Share:

In pairs, share where you heard that the golden rules had been broken?

Share with the class.

Ask  students to reflect on why consent might be a two way street? What does that mean? If you are unsure think about the guard dog asking the octopus would like hot chocolate, the octopus said yes but not enthusiastically... what did the guard dog need to do?

Think/Pair and Share:

In pairs, come up with other ways you can say no

If you are the one asking the question, what signs could you look out for if someone is saying yes but they don't seem totally confident or comfortable?

Why do you think saying no can be so hard sometimes?

From the examples you came up with your partner, pick one alternate way to say no and try it this week with someone you find it hard to say no to.

Think/Pair and Share:

Look at the golden rules of consent poster 

Where in the story were the golden rules broken?

Do you think it might be hard sometimes to know if someone really has consented to something?

What can you do to make sure?

Think/Pair and Share:

Do you find it harder to say no to some people more than others?

Why do you think knowing about power dynamics might be helpful with understanding consent?

Do you find it hard to receive a no from people?

Do you look for ways someone might be saying no without using that word?

From what the kids said, what do you think is the difference between belonging and fitting in?

How many different hellos do you know in other languages? 

What is one action you could take today to help someone feel they belong?

From what the kids said, what do you think generous assumptions means?

Do you think it is possible to have a generous assumption about people?

What are the limits to assuming the best in what others are doing?

Why do you think giving your unhelpful shark thought a name, helps?!

What name would you give yours? (Make sure no one at your school is called this)

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What were the 3 steps to building generous assumptions?

Which step might you find the easiest to do? Why?

Which step might you find the hardest to do? Why?

What character strengths do you think Greta has and why?

Why do you think Greta's parents made changes to the way they lived?

Which part of Greta's story do you find most inspiring or interesting and why?

What does it feel like in your body when a boundary is crossed?

What boundaries do you have when playing sport?

How could you let someone know they have crossed a boundary?

What were the 3 character strengths that might help you set and say your boundaries?

What sensations might you have when a boundary is being crossed?

What hand signal could you come up with to let people know they have gone too far?

Can you do a venn diagram now with someone in your class? Where do your boundaries overlap? Where are they different?

What do you think it means: love without a home?

Who has helped you in the past if you have been grieving or who have you helped?

Why might understanding legacy be helpful when you lose someone?

Do you think it is helpful to know that grief looks different people? Why/why not?

Why do you think people show grief in lots of different ways?

How do you imagine yourself showing your grief?

How do you give your grudge a nudge?

Have you tried any of the suggestions from the kids?

Why might it be important to not hold grudges for too long?

What is the meaning of this story?

Have you ever carried around something that someone else did for too long? 

Why do you think it might be helpful to let go of things we cannot change?

How did you feel when one of the speakers said we are all a little bit racist?

What could you do today to be more of anti-racist?

Why do you think it might be good for everyone if we aimed to be more of an anti-racist?

Have you heard different Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander languages been spoken before? 

How many First People language groups are there in Australia?

What did you find interesting to learn about from the Gawura kids?

Have you noticed any of the things happening in the girl's 'rant'?

How does it make you feel?

What do you think can be done about it?

Do you think the list of unsaid rules is fair? Why/why not?

What would be on your new list of rules?

Why do you think it might be important to challenge gender stereotypes?

Did the ending surprise you?

Do you think each of us playing a part in helping the planet is beneficial or should we leave it to the government? Why/why not?

What is one positive action you could take today to help someone or the planet?

Why do you think it might be important not to lose hope when things get tough?

What do you think about the quote: 'one of our greatest freedoms is how we react things' means and why might it be helpful to believe in this?

If you could create some antidotes to fear, what would you suggest?

How did you feel hearing Eddie's story? What stood out for you?

Do you believe Eddie's quote: hate destroys your enemy and it also destroys yourself too.

Why/why not?

Why do you think Eddie chose love over hate in the end? Do you think Eddie's life was better or worse for this choice?