Qualities Programme

Several years ago Northland School staff undertook training in the Virtues Project, a character education programme from the United States created by Dan and Linda Popov. Two staff have since had further training and are qualified to train new staff in the programme. In adapting the Virtues Project for our school we have renamed the virtues “qualities” and created a list of 36 that we believe fit best within our school culture. This shortened list also allows us to cover all the qualities over a school year, focussing on one a week. We aim to develop an understanding of what each quality is through lessons and discussion. We want the students to see that what they say and do can show themselves and others the kind of people they are. A key element of the programme is "speaking the language of the virtues". This means that staff use our quality words frequently when talking to the children and wherever possible linking the word to the behaviour, e.g. "You were being kind when you included Holly in your game." Using the quality in a context further enhances the students’ understanding of the concept. We also use qualities when guiding or correcting behaviour.

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	Qualities for Term 3, 2010
	Qualities Information for Parents
	In our library we hold a copy of the Family Virtues Guide. Parents and caregivers are welcome to borrow this book to find out more about our Qualities programme and how it may be used at home. Please see Marie Boyer-Blaikie in Room 11 or Gill Davenport in our library to arrange to borrow it.
	Virtues Project link