Assistant Head of Primary P-4 and Curriculum Leader P-4
Teaching humility: a foundation for friendship and respect
One of the most important qualities to teach children is to be humble. When we encounter humble people in our lives, we cannot help but notice that they deeply care about the people around them. They show great care and respect, and they recognise the dignity in every person.
Helping children understand and practise humility is essential for nurturing meaningful friendships and respectful relationships. Humility teaches children to value others’ perspectives, celebrate shared successes, and accept mistakes with grace. To explore this concept, students read picture books to spark a conversation about humility in action, in familiar settings. For example:
- In the classroom: Asking for help when you don’t understand a concept, or praising a classmate’s creative ideas during a group project or class discussion.
- On the playground: Letting someone else take the first turn, or congratulating a friend for winning a game without showing jealousy.
- At home: Apologising to a sibling after an argument, or helping to clean up without being asked.
- In the community: Volunteering to help others, listening respectfully to different opinions, or acknowledging when you make a mistake and trying to make it right.
These everyday moments help children develop empathy, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence — key ingredients for building trust and resolving conflicts peacefully. In a world that often celebrates individual achievement, guiding young learners to be humble empowers them to grow into kind, compassionate and collaborative individuals.
Term 3 Curriculum Overviews
The Term 3 Curriculum Overviews for Prep to Year 4 are now available on Veritas Online. These documents outline the key focus areas and content to be covered throughout the term across all learning domains. As a valuable connection between home and school, we encourage parents to review their child’s Curriculum Overview to gain insight into the concepts being taught and to actively support their learning journey.
Lauren Petroni
Assistant Head of Primary P-4 and Curriculum Leader P-4
