This week we are talking about hope. Snyder, a positive psychology researcher, says that to have high levels of hope, our children must have three things:
Research shows that children who have hope perform better academically, have stronger social skills, a higher sense of self worth and are more creative. Hope is protective against depression, anxiety and trauma. Hope is also linked to a strong sense of purpose and the capacity to persevere, even in failure.
When I consider the hope that the Bible talks about, I notice how God’s promises to us align with Snyder’s hope theory.
As we work together to build hope-filled young people, let’s inspire them to see and believe in their potential by speaking into their lives. Let’s work with them to plan pathways and develop plans. Let’s build their agency and confidence by showing them we believe in them. Let’s also introduce them to God, who is the foundation for their hope.
Show me the path where I should walk, O LORD; point out the right road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Psalms 25:4-5
Mrs Deb Cooper
Principal
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