A Recipe For A Good Friendship

 

Recently we have been discussing what it means to be a good friend or the ‘recipe’ for a good friendship. As a class, we shared many comforting stories about when others showed care for us. In further discussion, we highlighted the importance of our ‘Blue Badge’ system at school, which focuses on three simple foundations.

As a BIS student we aim to be KIND, CARING & ENCOURAGING.

Year 4NM came up with their own Recipe for a good friend, modelling the 3 simple foundations of kind, caring and encouraging.

How can you be kind…

• Say nice things to others.
• Smile, because it is the best and easiest exercise for the body.
• Be happy for others because when it is our turn we would want others to be happy for us.
• Offer to help whenever we can because giving is always more rewarding.
• Use good manners like saying:
• Good morning!
• Please.
• Thank you.

How can you be caring…

• Let your friends know that you are always there to listen.
• Ask, “How are you?” and remind them that you are a good friend even when they are not feeling good.
• Be patient and respectful to others.

What does it mean to be encouraging?

• It means we must support each other to do good or to be the best we can.

“Everyone needs encouragement like a plant needs water”

• Not everyone is having a good day all day, remember to show some support. It might brighten up their day.
• Be the reason someone feels good today!

Nadia Mahomed

Year 4 Teacher