Getting to Know You
An activity where you share your name and a fun fact about yourself
What is an icebreaker?
A daily journal where you can write down your thoughts and feelings
What is a diary?
Reading books is a great way to improve this skill
What is comprehension?
A goal that you want to achieve quickly.
What is a short term goal?
When you come into school for a day in year 6. It's usually a week or two before the summer holidays.
What is Taster Day?
A quality or skill that you are good at and proud to share
What is a strength?
This term describes thinking deeply about your actions and their outcomes
What is reflection?
Practicing math problems can enhance this type of skill.
What is numeracy?
This type of goal is something you work towards over many years
What is a long term goal?
An organised plan of what you'll be studying while in secondary school
What is a curriculum?
This type of goal relates to your ability to work with others.
What is a teamwork goal?
The process of considering the reasons behind your feelings and actions.
What is introspection?
Participating in debates helps to improve this communicative ability.
What is oracy?
What is public speaking?
A goal-setting method that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
What is a SMART target?
This person at your school is there to help with any emotional or academic problems you might have.
What is a form tutor?
What is a head of year?
This is something you might learn from someone who comes from a different background
What is a new perspective or cultural understanding?
A strategy for reflection where you list what worked well, what didn't, and what you can do differently next time
What is evaluation?
This skill is improved by working on puzzles and requires making connections between different pieces of information
What is problem-solving?
When your goal is to get better at a certain subject, this type of plan outlines the steps you’ll take to improve.
What is an action plan?
The term for getting used to a new environment and its rules.
What is acclimatisation?
A method for giving constructive feedback that includes a positive comment, a suggestion for improvement, and another positive comment
What is a compliment sandwich?
What is two stars and a wish?
This reflective technique involves imagining discussing your experiences and feelings with another person
What is a reflective conversation?
To manage your time effectively, you would work on this type of skill.
What is time management?
The feeling of satisfaction after achieving a goal comes from this brain chemical
What is dopamine?
A period of adjustment where you might feel uncertain but also excited about new opportunities
What is a transition phase?