There is a set of classroom rules displayed in one our classrooms that caught my attention this week. At the top of the poster is a quote from Luke’s gospel in the Bible: “Do to others as you would have them do to you” ( Luke 6:31)
The first main heading is “Show Respect” and the poster provides examples of ways we can do to, or treat, others. It continues with three targets of students’ respect:
- For yourself
- To others
- For property
This reminder of showing respect to yourself, others and property is an important part of working and playing in a community. It helps us to live in harmony with one another and it recognises that each of us has worth that should be valued and nurtured. It is a very closely aligned with Jesus compelling us to “do to others as you would have them do to you”.
Show respect for yourself
It is important to encourage students to show respect for themselves. We can do this at school and at home by guiding them to:
