Goal Setting

Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.
-Tony Robbins 

This week in our Grades 5/6 class, we dove deep into our inquiry on growth mindsets and began our journey toward personal development through a mini-passion project.

To kick off our week, we revisited the concept of a growth mindset—the belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed with effort, persistence, and dedication. We discussed how challenges and setbacks are opportunities for learning and growth, rather than reasons to give up. Many of us shared personal experiences where we overcame obstacles and learned something valuable in the process.

As part of our mini-passion projects, each student chose an area of learning that excites them the most. Whether it’s art, science, sports, or technology, everyone picked something they are passionate about! Our next step was to set SMART goals—goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. This framework helps us clarify our objectives and provides a clear path to success.

Once our goals are set, the real fun begins! Each student will commit to working on their project to see how much they can learn and improve. We discussed the importance of feedback and reflection—pausing each day to think about what we accomplish, what challenges we face, and how we can adjust our strategies moving forward. This reflective practice is an important step to our process and progress.

As we begin to work on our mini-passion projects, let us feel encouraged and embrace having a growth mindset. Always remember that it's okay to struggle and face difficulties as it’s a BIG part of the learning process. Let’s keep supporting each other and celebrate our achievements, big and small.

Keep growing,
Ms. Pam

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4th October  - UP Trip (Suma Seaworld)
5th October - Oktoberfest

14th to 16th October '24 - Parent Teacher Conference