Principal's comment 18th March 2025

Promoting Kindness: The Heart of a Positive School Culture

As we embrace our Week of Kindness at School, led by our dedicated PB4L team, it’s an important time to reflect on the power of kindness in shaping a positive, inclusive, and supportive school environment. This initiative is more than just a themed week; it is a call to action to cultivate a culture where kindness becomes second nature in our daily interactions.

Research consistently shows that kindness fosters better relationships, enhances learning environments, and contributes to overall student well-being. A simple act—whether it’s offering a helping hand, sharing a smile, or speaking an encouraging word—can make a profound impact on someone’s day. At our school, we strive to instill values that go beyond the classroom, preparing students to be empathetic and responsible members of society.

During this week, our staff will be handing out tokens to students when they see them performing an act of kindness. These tokens will be placed in the House boxes and weighed at the end of the week. House points will be allocated based on comparative weights of the tokens.

On Monday kindness quotes were placed around the school by the PB4L team. On Tuesday at the student led assembly the student executive and PB4L team will be discussing G.H.S (Geraldine has Spirit) the school theme; Unite and achieve to reach new heights (Tū hei kōtahi, ka eke taumata), Kindness Week, PB4L prize wheel (mymahi points). In the library at lunchtime they will be making kindness bookmarks.

Monday through to Friday we encourage all students to deliver Random Acts of Kindness. Encouraging students to perform small yet meaningful acts of kindness throughout the school day.

We encourage our school community—students, staff, and whānau—to embrace this initiative, not only this week but as an ongoing commitment to fostering a positive school culture. Let’s lead by example, showing that kindness is not just a momentary gesture but a habit that strengthens our relationships and our learning environment.

Thank you to our PB4L team for championing this important initiative. Together, let’s create a school where kindness is celebrated every day!

Nga mihi nui

Marcus Cooper

Principal/Tumuaki

Geraldine High School