Three Wordles

The signifance of these Wordles represent that by using our School Charism it affect's the choices we make and some of those choices can also make us mediators and give us the choice to solve the problem verbally or physically.

One way to influence using positive strategies is to use a positive attitude yourself.In such an environment whether in a class in the playground all students regardless of their differences, have the right to share their ideas and have the same amount of respect that all students should have and have no disadvantages.

Using this we can communicate with others showing respect.St Patrick's school, is often referred to as a 'Cool School'. We are a 'Cool School' because we treat others fairly and have people in our school that are successful, mature and responsible enough to work their hardest and be the best they can. These practises continue to be a model for all others irrespective of their age. A key factor then continues these practices is due to the Peer Mediators who patrol our school grounds at lunch times making it safe.

These mediators help solve problems that our juniors have and although rare, the seniors too. One of the key skills they use is impartiality. Sometimes we may think that rules can disadvantage us. If you think about it,  the purpose behind having rules is  to help keep us safe. Rules have consequences which are triggered by breaking these rules. Mediation is the process in which mediators help others to solve problems and to help them to figure out what to do next time. 

The mediators are the people who help the people with the problem reach an agreement. The goal of the mediation program is to help the children gaining an understanding of the causes of conflict, raise awareness of their own needs and the needs of others, empower children by teaching processes and skills that will help them to resolve conflict that satisfies both parties, improve relationships and make a positive contribution to classroom environments, which support successful academic learning.