URSTRONG-er Together A ‘DAY OF FRIENDSHIP’ KICKED OFF A NEW WELLBEING PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR SCHOOL STUDENTS. CCGS has joined a global community of schools working with URSTRONG, an organisation designed to help students, parents and teachers connect with a common language of friendship. Students from Kindergarten to Year 4 learnt the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships and how to stand up for themselves with kid-friendly concepts. With help from a soft toy from home, our little learners took part in role-playing activities, while URSTRONG
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ambassador - Oscar the Monkey - demonstrated how to ‘talk it out’ through hilarious fun and games. Mr Craig Morrison, Director of Wellbeing K - 6 said, “Wellbeing is a key focus area in our strategic plan. We want our students to learn how to use their social and emotional skills to be respectful, resilient and safe.” The URSTRONG program also connects with the Junior School 2023 theme of ‘Be Who You Are’, recognising that everyone has unique strengths and qualities.