Scenario Time

After taking the time to reflect on our Key Competency goals, we worked in groups to discuss a range of different scenarios.  It is really interesting to hear the ideas and opinions of our peers! 

Scenario 1 - Jasmine, Blair and Trevor
While you are trying to concentrate on your work, your friend, who sits opposite you, starts tapping her pencil on her desk.  You ask her to stop, but she doesn't - she just smiles at you.

Suggestions:

• We would say "Please stop it, I'm trying to work.  You're being immature".  If that didn't work, we'd tell the teacher.

Scenario 2 - Hannah, Jago and Olivia
In the past, you have not been very helpful.  Now you have become more mature and know it's time to 'step up'.  You want to prove to the teacher that you are responsible and reliable.

Suggestions:

• Ask the teacher if there are any jobs she would like done.
• Do what you are asked to do, don't pass the job on.
• Use your initiative.

Scenario 3 - Sophie, Victoria and Tammy
One of the boys in your class is always the last to get ready, loses things and seems to be in dreamland most of the time.  He is always holding up the class.  It is really annoying.

Suggestions:

• Politely ask him to hurry/go a bit faster.
• Ask if he needs help.
• Encourage him to speed up.

Scenario 4 - Ffion, Quaid and Luke
The teacher has asked everyone to hand their KIT Books in.  You have forgotten yours again.  You used up your last chance last week and know you're going to get in trouble.

Suggestions:

• Be more prepared - pack your bag the night before.
• Tell the teacher (be honest) and accept the consequences.

Scenario 5 - Cody, Kyle and Madison
One of the kids in your class is really immature.  He plays a lot of fantasy games at lunchtime and even pretends to shoot people!  It was cool to play these games when you were eight, but not now.

Suggestions:

• Introduce him to others and help him to make friends.
• Encourage him to play different games.
• Make him feel welcome if he wants to join in with your games.

Scenario 6 - Jade, Jorja and Darian
There was a pretty major incident in the playground at lunchtime.  While the teacher was questioning students about what happened, you realise that one person lied.

Suggestions:

• Ask the person why they lied.  Remind them that you'll get into more trouble for lying.
• Tell the teacher if they don't tell the truth.

Scenario 7 - Danielle, Bethany, Logan and Jordan
Someone who sits near you has poor hygiene.  Their hair looks dirty, they smell, their fingernails are dirty, they have been wearing the same socks all week and they never clean their teeth.

Suggestions:

• Have a quiet talk to them (ask the teacher for advice on how to do this first).
• Tell the teacher about the problem.

Scenario 8 - Joshua, Jed and Ashley
You have tried to learn your eight times tables, but you keep getting the answers wrong.  It feels like you're the only one in the class who can't get it right.  You feel ashamed and want to get better.

Suggestions:

• Ask the teacher for help.
• Practice at home.
• Say your BF over and over.  Write them down.
• Don't give up.