This afternoon we had an assembly focusing on one of our seven virtues – Integrity. Thanks to my grade 7 helpers (Makena, Thomas, Bronwen, Tara, Georgia, Michelle and Audrey), as well as one grade 6 piano player (Kristina), our assembly was quite the success.
I read Horton Hatches an Egg, bu Dr. Seuss, and Mr. Lebrun (music teacher) led a sing-a-long with the whole school.
I have included the messages shared by our grade 7 students (see below). They always do such a wonderful job leading assemblies, setting up the gym and cleaning up. Thanks grade 7s.
Ask you children about the assembly.
Take care.
This year at Cleveland, we continue to focus on virtues. We expect to see students in the school demonstrate respect, integrity, tolerance, patience, forgiveness, assertiveness, compassion, and love for one another all year.
How can one show integrity? Thanks to the students in division E04 (Mrs. Korsch and Mrs. Pearson’s class), we have the following suggestions:
- I can show integrity by not cheating in games and being fair.
- I can show integrity by showing people they are special just the way they are.
- I can show integrity by not making someone feel left out.
- I can show integrity by standing by my word.
- I can show integrity by making things even and doing what’s right.
- I can show integrity by being fair to everyone.
- I can show integrity by waiting my turn because I know it is right.
- I can show integrity by being truthful and being myself.
- I can show integrity by always doing my best.
- I can show integrity by standing up for what I believe is right.
- I can show integrity by being honest and sincere with others and myself.
- I can show integrity by making sure my words and actions match.
Why practice integrity?
- Without integrity, no one would be able to trust each other to do what they say they are going to do.
- Integrity helps us to listen to our conscience, to do the right thing, and to tell the truth.
- Integrity gives us self-respect and a peaceful heart.
How do you practice integrity?
- You don’t follow the crowd. Instead, you think for yourself.
- When you make a mistake, you fix it.
- You do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
As we bring this assembly to a close, we ask that you think about 2 quotes on integrity:
“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.” ~ Oprah Winfrey
“Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.”
~ W. Clement Stone
That concludes our assembly this afternoon. Please look to your teacher and get ready to return to class. Thank you.