Principal's Message

Habits of Mind: Finding Humour

With just a few week to go in the term, we return to Costa and Kallic’s framework for Habits of Mind.

Things get busy at the end of the term, and you may find that members of your household are tired. This can lead to poor choices in behaviour, negativity, and a general reluctance to engage in the activities of our home and school lives.

Good habits of mind can help us to overcome the challenges, and this week, I recommend, “Finding Humour” as the number one remedy for falling levels of motivation and general grouchiness.

Costa and Kallick say, “People who laugh a lot usually have a positive attitude and the ability to find humour even when things are not going well. Because they are fun to be around, others gravitate toward them, and they generally have a strong social network that benefits them and everyone with whom they interact.”

So, keep it light as we approach the end of term. Tell each other jokes, look for the funny and absurd in your situations, and develop sunny dispositions. Above all, be sure to laugh out loud; it makes you feel good!

Be the light of Christ.