It's Not Easy....
-Author Unknown
It’s not easy being a good person.
It’s not easy to be honest when it might be costly, to play fair when others cheat, or to keep inconvenient promises.
It’s not easy to stand up for our beliefs and still respect differing viewpoints.
It’s not easy to control powerful impulses, to be accountable for our attitudes and actions, to tackle unpleasant tasks, or to sacrifice the now for later.
It’s not easy to bear criticism and learn from it without getting angry, to take advice, or to admit error.
It’s not easy to feel genuine remorse and apologize sincerely, or to accept apologies graciously and truly forgive.
It’s not easy to stop feeling like a victim, to resist cynicism, or to make the best of every situation.
It’s not easy to be consistently kind, to think of others first, to judge generously, or to give the benefit of the doubt.
It’s not easy to be grateful or to give without concern for reward or gratitude.
It’s not easy to fail and still keep trying, to learn from failure, to risk failing again, to start over, to lose with grace, or to be glad of another’s success.
It’s not easy to look at ourselves honestly and be accountable, to avoid excuses and rationalizations, or to resist temptations.
No, being a person of character isn’t easy. That’s why it’s such a lofty goal and an admirable achievement.
Teaching to build your child's character is an important component in their development and growth. The Ministry of Education mandated Character Education last year as an integral part of all school curriculum. Throughout grade two we wil be expressing our character through performances, assemblies, songs, and language. As well as through our Star Program where one student will receive our “Star of the Week” award. This award will be given to a student who displaying their character though their their efforts within the class. Along with this certificate, students are responsible for completing our “Star of the Week” package where they are invited to share information about themselves. This package will sent home and each student is asked to return it the following Wednesday. As they will be asked to read it aloud in front of the class. Please remember to have your child practice their reading so they will be comfortable to read their sentences confidently and accurately in front of the class.
