How to be a person with Integrity?

Benefits of High Integrity 

1) You and others are happy

2) Peace of mind; no guilty feelings

3) Feel good or satisfied at having done the right thing

4) Gain other people's trust and respect

5) Do not get others into trouble unnecessarily

6) Become a good example or an inspiration to others

May is Integrity Month

Are You a Person of Integrity?(Take this self-evaluation and decide for yourself.)

True	False
		I always try to do what is right, even when it is costly or difficult
		I am true to my very best self.
		I live up to the highest ethical standards.
		I don't compromise my values by giving in to temptation.
I think I am / am not a person of integrity because: ___________________

Cooperation Counts in April

To be helpful, to work with others for the  

common good, and to be a willing and productive team player. 

This month our character trait is Cooperation.

Cooperation means working in harmony with others to achieve a goal.
Cooperation  is vital not only to a happy, successful life but also to a more peaceful and harmonious world.
 Cooperation requires children to solve conflicts and exercise a certain amount of self-control and empathy—often letting go of something they want for the good of the group. Building this kind of team spirit begins in the family, where kids learn how good it feels when everyone works together. As the classic children’s song puts it: “The more we get together, the happier we’ll be.

Cooperation starts with learning to follow the rules that make a family--or any group--run more smoothly.  Having a few simple rules in the context of loving family relationships gives kids a strong foundation for working together with others. Rules can range from "no muddy shoes in the house" to "no name-calling." These convey the sense that children are part of something larger than themselves and that the world does not revolve around them.

It also strengthens the bond between friends and makes people feel closer and happier, a strong basis for cooperation.

Honesty Means....

Honesty means integrity, trustworthiness, truthfulness, sincerity, fairness in dealing, and the “absence of 

fraud, deceit, and dissembling.”  Honesty, honor, and integrity are all nouns that “denote qualities closely 

associated with moral excellence.”1 

Here are some ways to be honest: 

  *Say what you mean and mean what you say. 

  *Make promises you can keep. 

  *Admit mistakes. 

  *Refuse to cheat, steal or lie.  

  *Tell the truth.

Honesty in March

HONESTY – Honesty is truthfulness. It means you are not going to lie or cheat or steal. Honesty is one of the building blocks of strong character, and it is something you display every day of your life. Do you think of yourself as an honest person? Do you think other people consider you to be honest? Is it ever OK to NOT be honest with people?





Are You a Trustworthy Person? Take the quiz:


I keep my promises; I am a person of my word.


I am reliable; I follow through on commitments.


I am honest.


I keep secrets; I never betray a confidence or a trust.


I have integrity


I am loyal when loyalty is appropriate.


I think I am a trustworthy person because________________________

Fairness In Sports- Grade 3's

Fairness

Be fair by playing and abiding by the rules of the game, whether it is sports or just a board game, one should always play by the rules and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.

Fairness in February

Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly

Principles of Character

Your character is defined by what you do, not what you say or believe.

Every choice you make helps define the kind of person you are choosing to be.

Good character requires doing the right thing.

You don't have to take the worst behaviour of others as a standard for yourself. You can choose to be better than that.

What you do matters, and one person can make a BIG difference.

The payoff for having good character is that it makes you a better person and it makes the world a better place.

Fairness in February

What is Fairness?

Equal treatment of the behaviour and viewpoints of others
Practicing justice, equity and equality
Recognizing the uniqueness and value of each individual within our diverse society
Playing by the rules
Taking turns
Treating people without favouritism
Being open-minded
Listening to others