Statements To Live By

Each week, at St Thomas More, we have a different statement to live by which helps us live our life as Jesus taught us to. We discuss these in class and have a Liturgy based around these each week.

Please ask your child about what they have learned about.

• We are all special.

• I can say one good thing about myself.

• I can say how I feel.

• I can laugh and have fun.

• I know what to do if I see anyone being hurt.

• I understand that rights match responsibility.

• I try to stand up for myself and others without hurting others

• I try to be just and fair.

• I can tell you how I look after myself.

• I think before I make choices that affect my health.

• I can work, play, rest and pray each day.

• Simple things can make us happy.

• I try to love others as I love myself.

• I try to follow our school and classroom rules.

• I know I belong in a community that includes my school.

• I know we are happiest when we are united.

• I listen to what you say.

• I show that I am listening to you.

• I co-operate with others in work and play.

• I try to use words that make the world a better place. (Please, sorry, thank you)

• I try to appreciate the beauty and the wonder in the world around me.

• I know that it is ok for me to make mistakes.

• I can learn from my mistakes and failures.

• I try to keep going when things are difficult and not give up hope.

• I know what humility means.

• I know when to ask for help and who to ask for help from.

• I can recognise comfortable and uncomfortable feelings.

• I know how to help others when they are in trouble.

• I understand what trust means

• I try to forgive people when they hurt me.

• I try to accept forgiveness from others.

• I know how to show I am sorry.

• I understand the importance of peace.

• I know what human dignity means and I show that I respect others.

• I stand up for people who are being treated unfairly.

• I notice that we are the same and we are different.

• I try to be accepting of others.