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Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community

Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community

Honest

What does being honest mean?

Acknowledging when we are wrong and taking responsibility

If I am being Honest I can:

• Say hard things with kindness

• Be honest even when it’s difficult to be

• Be peaceful and calm and help others experience this

• Know honesty is more powerful

• Facilitate free, open and honest group discussion.

• Do what I say I am going to do.

• Not  opt out when things are difficult.

• Build trust with others.

• Take time with others to ensure that they feel valued and have been heard.

• Work hard to truly understand different people’s perspectives.

Activities:

• Think about a time that you were honest (even if you didn’t want to be!)

• Think about a time when we were wrong – what happened? Could we do something differently next time?

• Think about something you find really important – now consider someone who feels the opposite and think about why that might be.

• Who would you describe as honest? Draw a picture of them and write down their characteristics

• Write an honest review – a book, a film, food you’ve eaten

• When watching a panel show, think about what you might say if you were the judge. How could you be honest but not hurt their feelings at the same time?