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This lesson helps pupils set the tone for the school year, exploring personal goals, motivation, and their role in creating a welcoming school community. Pupils reflect on what they value most about school and consider how they can face challenges positively while contributing to a supportive learning environment.

Learning Objectives:

Understand how personal goals and motivation help shape a successful year.

Identify hopes and aspirations for themselves and their school community.

Recognise ways to contribute to a positive and welcoming school environment.

Understand how to use the Jigsaw Journal to reflect and track progress.

Activities Include:

Jigsaw Journal Exploration: Pupils reflect on their hopes, goals, and values for the school year.

Interactive Charter: Discuss how to make the classroom and school a welcoming place.

My Jigsaw Journey: Pupils identify challenges they can face positively and ways to set and achieve personal goals.

Resources Provided:

Jigsaw Journals

Flip chart and Post-it notes

Interactive Jigsaw Charter template

Differentiation:

Guided prompts for journal entries

Group discussion and sharing opportunities

Extension: pupils can set short- and long-term goals for the year

Assessment:

Formative assessment through discussion and journal reflections

Observation of participation in creating the classroom charter

Suitable For:

Year 5 pupils (Key Stage 2, UK)

Adaptable for in-class or remote learning