At Sharp Children’s Centre Nursery and Primary Mixed Day and Boarding School, located just 700 meters off Musita B-Majanji along Mayuge Road, in Musita town, Mayuge District, Uganda, we recently held a special Counselling and Guidance Program on Sunday 28th July 2024 . This program was designed to help our students with their personal and academic growth.
Highlights of the Program
1. Visitors and Guest Speakers:
We were honored to host several visitors who are experts in counselling and guidance. They talked to our pupils about how to choose and make good friends and how to respect their parents.
2. Choosing and Making Good Friends:
The speakers explained the qualities of a good friend, such as kindness, honesty, and support. They taught the students how to find friends who share similar values and interests. They also emphasized the importance of being a good friend in return.
3. Respecting Parents:
The counsellors talked about the importance of respecting parents. They explained how listening to and helping parents shows respect. They also discussed how respecting parents can lead to a happier home life and better relationships within the family.
4. Interactive Sessions:
Students had the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts during the interactive sessions. This open communication helped them understand the topics better and feel supported.
5. Full Participation:
All our students, teaching staff, non-teaching staff, and the school administration participated actively in the program. It was a collective effort to ensure the success of the event.
What was shared
How to Choose and Make Good Friends
1. Look for Kindness:
Good friends are kind and caring. They support you when you need help and are happy when you succeed. Choose friends who treat you well and make you feel good about yourself.
2. Find Common Interests:
Having similar hobbies or interests helps you bond with friends. Look for friends who enjoy the same activities as you, like playing sports, reading, or drawing.
3. Be Trustworthy:
A good friend is someone you can trust. Choose friends who are honest and keep their promises. Be trustworthy yourself so that your friends can rely on you too.
4. Respect Differences:
Everyone is unique. Good friends respect each other’s differences and don’t try to change each other. Accept your friends for who they are, and they will do the same for you.
5. Be a Good Listener:
Good friends listen to each other. Pay attention when your friends talk and show that you care about what they are saying. This helps build strong and supportive friendships.
How to Respect Parents
1. Listen to Them:
Listening to your parents shows that you respect them. Pay attention when they talk to you and try to understand their advice and instructions.
2. Help Around the House:
Helping with chores shows that you appreciate what your parents do for you. Offer to help with tasks like cleaning, cooking, or taking care of siblings.
3. Be Polite:
Using polite words like “please” and “thank you” shows respect. Speak to your parents kindly and avoid talking back or using rude language.
4. Follow Their Rules:
Parents set rules to keep you safe and help you grow. Respecting their rules shows that you trust their judgment. Follow the rules at home and at school.
5. Show Appreciation:
Thank your parents for the things they do for you, big or small. Showing gratitude makes them feel valued and strengthens your relationship.
By choosing and making good friends and respecting your parents, you build strong, healthy relationships that will support you throughout your life. These skills are important for your personal growth and happiness.
Benefits of the Counselling and Guidance Program
- Better Friendships: Students learned how to choose and make good friends, which helps them build strong and positive relationships.
- Improved Family Relationships: Understanding how to respect parents leads to a happier and more supportive home environment.
- Increased Confidence: Knowing how to interact positively with friends and family boosts students’ self-esteem.
- Life Skills: Learning about friendship and respect helps students develop important life skills that will benefit them in the future.
The Counselling and Guidance Program was a significant event for everyone at Sharp Children’s Centre Nursery and Primary Mixed Day and Boarding School. We are committed to continuing such programs to support the holistic development of our students.
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