Good Morning Brown Clee!

This week we have started to think about the importance of FRIENDSHIP – we have reflected upon the importance of trust, and of listening to friends.

Today I’d like you to think about what you think is meant by the word FRIENDSHIP – how could you define it? Have a moment to think about it…..then share your thoughts – and remember you might all have a different idea!

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In the dictionary it defines FRIENDSHIP as “Having a good relationship
with somebody we call a friend, showing friendship to others.” Have a watch of this video – about a little boy and his father who run a llama pinata business (in case you’re not sure what a pinata is – its a fancy container that is hung up at parties and when beaten releases sweets) – see how many words you can come up with from watching it, that can describe what friendship means…..

How many words did you come up with – have a share in class, and then I will share mind……

I came up with lots – the story made me think of companionship, fun, helpfulness, kindness, warmth, encouragement, support, teamwork, joy, laughter, happiness, dependable, special, caring – all positive words that help make the world a better place.

So as we go through this term I want us to focus on the importance of having friends – and also of being a good friend. Imagine a world without friends – what a lonely place that would be! Let’s see how many different ways we can be good friends to each other so that we can help make the world a happier place.

Let’s take a quiet moment now to reflect – what have we learnt about friendship – what does it mean – how important is it? At the end of the story – the llama pinata seems to have made the little boy’s father a happier person – so maybe friendship is infectious – maybe by being a friend to others we can help make the world a friendlier place – what do you think?