Welcome to our Term 2 Edition of Inspiring Connections. We hope you all enjoy reading and viewing some of the rich learning experiences that have occured here at Holy Trinity. 

This Term we focused on the Learner Profile Attibutes of...

RISK TAKERS and COMMUNICATORS

Students will have the confidence to try new things. They try to solve problems in a lot of ways. They have the courage to tell people what they think is right.

Activities for Parents:
If your child is feeling uneasy about trying something, encourage them to attempt it and then reflect on both whether they liked the activity and how it felt to try something new.
You child might want to set some short-term goals. Consider activities that make him/her nervous. What are realistic goals for the week? Your child might set a goal to:
- Offer an opinion in class
- One recess with someone they might not usually play with
- Order something different from the lunch menu
- Try an activity they haven’t tried before
- Be careful to explain to your child the difference between being a risk-taker by trying new things and doing dangerous things.

Students who are COMMUNICATORS are able to think and communicate in more than one language.  They can express their ideas by speaking, drawing and writing.  They can also communicate using mathematical language and symbols.  

How can parents develop students who are communicators at home?

• Encourage your child to stay in touch with relatives and friends who live in other countries by writing letters, using the phone or sending email.
• When working on mathematics homework, encourage your child to explain his/her answer to you orally or by drawing a picture.
• Ask your child thought provoking questions and encourage them to discuss them with you. For example:
• What would you do if you were scared of someone at school?
• Is there anything you cannot buy with money?
• Should you get an allowance? Why or why not?
• Work with your child to improve his/her listening skills. Being a good listener is an important part of communicating with others. 

Have a wonderful break, and stay warm.

Katie and Brendon

PYP Coordinators