Reflection on Action for Justice
Reflection on action for justice requires critical reflection and prayerful discernment based upon the scriptures and Catholic social teaching. Holy Spirit consciously plans for and implements these reflective elements into their justice initiatives through an action-reflection process.
Reflection on action for justice requires critical reflection and prayerful discernment based upon the scriptures and Catholic social teaching. Holy Spirit consciously plans for and implements these reflective elements into their justice initiatives through an action-reflection process.
Promoting Critical Discernment:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
Building a Culture of Reflection:
At Holy Spirit School this is evidenced by:
At Holy Spirit this is evidenced by:
- Our School Behaviour Policy which focuses on the individual child and meeting their needs and revisiting this and making adjustments and changes where needed
- Following system and external requirements - Student Protection to ensure the well being and safety of all students
- The support model in place - Student Support Team which meets regularly to support staff and students with learning and behaviour
- Implementing Program Achieve school wide to build just and peaceful relationships and give time to students to reflect on their attitudes and behaviours
- Providing opportunities for students to incorporate reflection in events such as the SVDP Sleep Out and Orange Sky Laundry Ambassador Program
Building a Culture of Reflection:
At Holy Spirit School this is evidenced by:
- Implementing a non-belonging restorative justice practice - Steps in class
- Terrific in the Playground awards which build reflection of positive behaviour
- Incorporate 'story' and other resources into our planning where appropriate to assist in highlighting social justice issues and themes
- Regular staff prayer which takes on a range of ways of praying that are reflective
- Sacred Time each day provides students with opportunities of prayerful reflection on a range of issues
- Promote special times - NAIDOC Week, National Sorry Day, Social Justice Week, World Environment Day and highlight reflection as part of these celebrations
- Share writings and reflections of Catholic social teaching in the newsletter