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Welcome Back from Ms. Burch

Welcome Back to the 2022-2023 School Year! 

 

Welcome back Somerset Primary family. I hope you all had a fun and relaxing summer.  I look forward to another successful school year and anticipate positive experiences socially, emotionally and academically.

I want to remind you as your Primary School Counselor I am here to collaborate, support and encourage you as students. Students and parents please don't hesitate to share your concerns, problems or places of support that you may have.

 

I can be reached by email at any time  sburch2@moed.bm 

My days at Somerset Primary at Tuesdays and Fridays

 

What students can expect throughout the 2022-2023 School Year

1. P5 students will have an Individual Planning meeting to assist with career goals and personal goals.

2. Monthly Classroom Guidance lessons (P1-6) 

3. Small groups depending on students needs

4. Responsive and Crisis services for students who may request help and support and teachers may request support for particular students.  

 

So Somerset Primary family lets make this the best school year.


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Classroom Guidance

Classroom Guidance days

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Friday P3 Wilson-Place P1 Doers P1 P2 Massa

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Children have options for support.  Teachers and students need support. They give a fresh perspective into students' behaviors. They are always calm in the storm. They work together to support and help all children.  It takes a village.  We share valuable information as it happens! 


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We collaborate by working together to help all of the students in the school succeed.  


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National School Counsellor's Week

Theme: Better Together

February 7-11, 2022

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Counsellor's are better together because we have the best student's interest at heart. 

We are each other's support.

We share resources and collaborate.

 


National School Counselling week announcements

Good Morning, 

 

Today is the first day of National School Counselling Week.  The theme of this year's week is "Better Together."  To help support your success, I often collaborate with other school staff.  We are all here for you, working together to serve your needs as you navigate school and life.  

 

Just like I do, you often work in teams to achieve a common goal.  Look around, how are you working in teams today? Are you collaborating on school projects, helping a friend or playing a sport?  We are so much stronger together - and sometimes, you encounter work that requires more than one person to complete. 

 

As your school counsellor, I'm here to help you build your teamwork skills so you can be successful in groups both big and small. If you are struggling with teamwork, come and see me, and let's talk about how you can develop these skills.  I work on my teamwork skills every day. 

 

Have a great Monday!

 


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"Happier January" calendar

 

 

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P3 Classroom Guidance activity - Positive Attitudes

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National Counsellor's week

National Counsellor's Week

February 7-11, 2022

Theme: Better Together

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Mental Health Classroom Guidance Activity - Things that make me happy

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Classroom Guidance

Ms. Burch's email address - sburch2@moed.bm

Zoom Number - 357 264 4825                        Password - burch

Classroom Guidance Lessons

Friday, December 11, 2020

P6 Siese - 10:05 - 10:45 am P3 Da Costa -   11:00 - 11:45 am P2 Russell -   1:00-1:30pm P1 Doers -     2:00 - 2:30
Conflict Management Skills Review the concept and practice of self-control/self-discipline Understand the need for self-control and how to practice it Learn what self-control/ self-discipline means

 

Classroom Guidance lessons

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

P4 Wilson-Place - 11:00-11:45 am P5 Massa               2:00 - 2:45pm
Learn how to use conflict management skills with peers and adults Know how to apply conflict resolution skills

 


Hello

Welcome back Students,

I am so excited to see every one especially the P1 students.  It has been such a long time with COVID-19 entering Bermuda back in March.  However, we are resilient and this to shall pass and not stop you from reaching your academic goals.  As your School Counsellor, I look forward to coming into your classes and continuing with the Primary School Guidance Timeline.  We are going to have FUN during our lessons.  So I hope you all had a fabolous summer but now it is time to get back to business.

I have been in all classes and look forward to starting the Classroom Guidance lessons.  See below for some of your year level topics:

P1 Topics P2 Topics P3 Topics P4 Topics P5 Topics P6 Topics
Decision Making Steps Decision Making Steps Decision Making Steps Decision Making Steps Decision Making Steps Decision Making Steps
Self-Discipline/Control Self-Discipline/Control Self-Discipline/Control Self-Discipline/Control Self-Discipline/Control Self-Discipline/Control
Coping Skills Coping Skills Coping Skills Coping Skills Coping Skills Coping Skills
Personal Safety Skills Personal Safety Skills Personal Safety Skills Personal Safety Skills Personal Safety Skills  Personal Safety Skills
Educational and Career Options Educational and  Career Options Educational and Career Options Educational and Career Options Educational and Career Options Educational and Career Options

 


Guidance Counselor versus School Counselor

Guidance Counselor versus School Counselor


Wellness For Every Child Program

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Be Kind

October 5-9, 2020 is Mental Health week. The theme is "Be Kind."  During Classroom Guidance I will be doing activities around showing kindness.  Please encourage your child/ren to do something kind for their family, friends or teachers.  

 

Be Kind


Week of June 1-5, 2020

Do any of the activities that you were not able to complete on the below topics.  

Personal Safety

Managing Conflict

Coping Skills

Decision Making 

Character Traits

Brain Breaks


Week of May 25-28, 2020

Personal Safety – P1 Enjoy the Activities

Personal safety is “an individual's ability to go about their everyday life free from the threat or fear of psychological, emotional or physical harm from others.”

Parents with your child create a Safe Side Safety list

Identify people in the school and community and know how to seek help.

 

Watch the youtube links:

 “Stranger Safety

https://youtu.be/92HCKfYakLU

https://youtu.be/SY7RhBszp0k 

 

The Rag Coat book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIELGtXfxfg

 

Personal Safety – P2 Enjoy the Activities

Personal safety is “an individual's ability to go about their everyday life free from the threat or fear of psychological, emotional or physical harm from others.”

Parents have a discussion with your child/ren about what it means to be safe in the ‘real world’ and online.

Discuss children sending or receiving inappropriate pictures or text.

Discuss safety rules for when at home or at someone else’s house.

 

Watch the youtube link:

 Going places safely https://youtu.be/VwUDdo6PjGM

 

 

Personal Safety – P3 Enjoy the Activities

Personal safety is “an individual's ability to go about their everyday life free from the threat or fear of psychological, emotional or physical harm from others.”

Parents with your child/ren review below

The school’s code of conduct can be found on the school’s webpage.

The 4 Core school rules:

-be safe

-be respectful

-be responsible

-be ready to learn

Discuss the importance of following rules and laws (at school or outside of school).

Watch the youtube links:

The rules of the classroom son https://youtu.be/uWXPCP8t00M

I can follow the rules song

 https://youtu.be/iQxK-Ah7has

 

Personal Safety – P4 Enjoy the Activities

Personal safety is “an individual's ability to go about their everyday life free from the threat or fear of psychological, emotional or physical harm from others.”

Discuss seeking help/telling someone that you have been hurt or abused and reasons why children do not tell anyone:

  • Self-blame
  • Don’t have the words
  • Won’t be believed
  • Fear
  • Guilt
  • No opportunity
  • Other family members won’t help

Discuss uncomfortable feelings as a result of inappropriate talk and touch

3. Reinforce the role of the school counsellor – a person who can help and support

Identify people in the school and community and know how to seek help.

 

Watch the youtube links:

My body belongs to me https://youtu.be/a-5mdt9YN6I

No secrets between us https://youtu.be/Ixm0t1q-s4Q

 

 

Personal Safety – P5 Enjoy the Activities

Personal safety is “an individual's ability to go about their everyday life free from the threat or fear of psychological, emotional or physical harm from others.”

Discuss with your child/ren what to do if someone inappropriately touches or tries to touch them.  Also discuss boundaries, rights and privacy needs of self and others

Students can recognize grooming tricks

 

Watch the youtube links:

http://www.schoolcounselingbyheart.com/2012/08/26/teaching-kids-to-recognize-grooming/

Jigsaw video https://youtu.be/_o8auwnJtqE

Child abuse video https://youtu.be/SiKQDu2cNvU

 

Personal Safety – P6 Enjoy the Activities

Personal safety is “an individual's ability to go about their everyday life free from the threat or fear of psychological, emotional or physical harm from others.”

Discuss with your child/ren how to interact appropriately with the opposite sex in and outside of the school setting.

 

Discuss social media trends (sending inappropriate pictures and language) and discussion about consequences of inappropriate acts (can’t take back pictures and videos once they have been shared)

Watch the youtube links:

Posting something you regret

https://youtu.be/_aSCX-ZcJcg

 


Week of May 18-22, 2020

Managing Conflict – P1 Enjoy the activities

Discuss as a family how to manage conflict in a positive way.

Draw a problem and show how you solved it.

 

Learn  the definition of Self- Control/Self- discipline:

 

Self-Control – the ability to control one’s self, in particular expression of them in one’s behavior; especially in difficult situations.

 

Self-discipline – the ability to control one’s feelings and overcome one’s weakness; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.

YOUTUBE video

Self-control song https://youtu.be/pd7_GpERNOM

 

Managing Conflict – P2 Enjoy the activities

Discuss as a family how to manage conflict in a positive way.

Write about how you show self-control at home.

 

Learn  the definition of Self- Control/Self- discipline:

 

Self-Control – the ability to control one’s self, in particular expression of them in one’s behavior; especially in difficult situations.

 

Self-discipline – the ability to control one’s feelings and overcome one’s weakness; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.

YOUTUBE video

Self-control song https://youtu.be/pd7_GpERNOM

 

Managing Conflict – P3 Enjoy the activities

Discuss as a family how to manage conflict in a positive way.

Draw pictures of people showing self-control and people not showing self-control.

Learn  the definition of Self- Control/Self- discipline:

 

Self-Control – the ability to control one’s self, in particular expression of them in one’s behavior; especially in difficult situations.

 

Self-discipline – the ability to control one’s feelings and overcome one’s weakness; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.

YOUTUBE videos

 

Self-control song https://youtu.be/pd7_GpERNOM

 

Box breathing exercise https://youtu.be/uYQkXuTCMTg

 

Mr. Heath’s choice song https://youtu.be/1vxJxTokJoI

 

 

 

Managing Conflict – P4 Enjoy the activities

Discuss as a family how to manage conflict in a positive way.

Practice the Conflict Resolution Steps

  1. Calm down
  2. State and understand the problem
  3. Apologize well
  4. Promote solution finding

Learn  the definition of Conflict resolution:

 

Conflict resolution is the process by which two or more parties engaged in a disagreement, dispute, or debate reach an agreement resolving it.

 

YOUTUBE video

 

song https://youtu.be/duvXpJ3e6KE

 

 

Managing Conflict – P5 Enjoy the activities

Discuss as a family how to manage conflict in a positive way.

Practice the Conflict Resolution Steps

  1. Calm down
  2. State and understand the problem
  3. Apologize well
  4. Promote solution finding

 

Create a poster using the above steps.

Learn  the definition of Conflict resolution:

 

Conflict resolution is the process by which two or more parties engaged in a disagreement, dispute, or debate reach an agreement resolving it.

YOUTUBE videos:

 

song https://youtu.be/duvXpJ3e6KE

Song https://youtu.be/tohexVKfoXg

Video https://youtu.be/DazLm-VB-Ik

 

Managing Conflict – P6 Enjoy the activities

Discuss as a family how to manage conflict in a positive way.

Practice the Conflict Resolution Steps

  1. Calm down
  2. State and understand the problem
  3. Apologize well
  4. Promote solution finding

 

Create your own “I” messages see sample below:

 

I feel sad when you yelled at me. I need for you not to yell at me because it hurts my feelings?

Learn  the definition of Conflict resolution:

 

Conflict resolution is the process by which two or more parties engaged in a disagreement, dispute, or debate reach an agreement resolving it.

YOUTUBE videos:

 

song https://youtu.be/duvXpJ3e6KE

Song https://youtu.be/tohexVKfoXg

Video https://youtu.be/DazLm-VB-Ik

 


Lower your stress level

Lower your stress level


Decision Making

Decision Making 

P1 Class

Learning Intention - Learn the Department of Education's three decision making steps

Success Criteria - I can make safe, responsible, respectful and helpful decisions

 


Individual Planning Meetings

Good day Parents/Guardians,

 

I will be scheduling Individual Planning Meetings with all P5 students with their Parents/Guardians.  The purpose of this meeting during a student’s P5 year is for the Counsellor to reconnect with parents and to encourage families to have discussions about life after high school.

 

This meeting is approximately 40 minutes and the discussion focuses on the students’ characteristics and interactions with peers, the importance of how performance in school relates to future career planning, and important tips for success on their educational journey and a Parent Interview.

 

The Ministry of Education is encouraging parents/guardians to stay involved in every aspect of their child’s academic journey.  You will have other opportunities to participate in Individual Planning Meetings during your child’s M2, S1 and S3 school years.   However, if you have any questions or concerns during any other times it is recommended that you call the school to set up a meeting to discuss your child’s progress.  Your involvement in the educational planning of your child is critical and we solicit your support in this process.

 

Here are the dates and times available 

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021                                 Friday, April 16, 2021

 9:30 - 10:00 am                                                9:30- 10:00 am - N. Spencer

10:30- 11:00 am                                                10:30- 11:00 am

 

Tuesday, April 20, 2021                                 Friday, April 23, 2021

 9:30 - 10:00 am                                                9:30- 10:00 am

10:30- 11:00 am - K. Hollis                              10:30- 11:00 am

 

 

Tuesday, April 27, 2021                                 Friday, April 29, 2021

 9:30 - 10:00 am                                                9:30- 10:00 am

10:30- 11:00 am                                                10:30- 11:00 am


Mental Health Awareness Week

COUNSELING NEWS

Theme - Nature and Mental Health

 

This is the counseling newsletter for Somerset Primary. My name is Ms. S. Burch and I am happy to serve you and my students as the school counselor for the 2021-2022 school year.

 

My days at Somerset Primary are Tuesdays and Thursdays.  The best way to contact me is through email at Sburch2@moed.bm

 

Guidance News

Students have begun their guidance classes.  I spent time reviewing the Role of the School Counselor; other lessons included: Self-control, Empathy and Kindness, Conflict Management/Resolution Skills, Rules and Laws, Resilient Qualities, Assertiveness and Respect alternative points of view.  

 

Family News

I hope you are doing well in spite of the current situation that our Island is facing.  You and your children are more resilient than you know and when this is all over, we will be stronger mentally, physically and emotionally as a people more than ever before.  

 

                                                                          Mental Health Awareness Week Activities

October 3-10, 2021 is Mental Health Awareness week, with October 10 being the Mental Health Awareness Day.  Its theme is “Nature and Mental Health.”  For that week, during my Classroom Guidance lessons, my activities will be centered around this theme.  

 

I encourage you and your family to try some of the suggested activities or any other activity.

Monday

Tuesday

Wed

Thurs

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Listen to music 

 

Exercise


 

Play game using 3 of your senses

-what see, hear and  smell, 

Eat outside

 

Make an obstacle course

Take a walk on the trailways 

 

Ride bikes

Go to the playground

 

Go fishing

Go to a beach


 

Do an art project

 

I am asking if you can take a picture of your favorite family activity or you can write about what you did during that week and email it to sburch@moed.bm. I will share the information with Mrs. Edwards (Principal).                  

 

Thanking you in advance,  

 

Ms. Burch


Welcome letter

Ms. Burch's email address - sburch2@moed.bm

Zoom Number - 357 264 4825                        Password - burch

 

Welcome parents/guardians,

My name is Sophia Burch and this is my 7th year as the school counsellor at Somerset Primary.  My days at the school are Tuesdays and Thursdays as I am shared with West End Primary. 

I wanted to share some information about the School Counselling Program which consist of the four below components:

  • Classroom Guidance: All students participate in the classroom guidance lessons.  Some topics are Decision Making, Coping Skills, Conflict Management Skills and Occupations. 
  • Individual Planning: All students entering Primary 5 along with their parents meet with the school counsellor to discuss their personal, social, educational and vocational development. 
  • Responsive Services: the school counsellor meets with individual students and groups to talk about the specific life situations or emotional issues that may interfere with school adjustment.
  • System Support: School counsellors need support FROM educational community and give support To other educational activities. 

Again welcome parents and I look forward to seeing your child/ren in person.  Please do not hesitate to contact me

Regards,

Ms. S. Burch

Sburch2@moed.bm


Welcome

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P4 Pride Students June 18, 2021

P4 Pride Students June 18, 2021


International / Career Day 2021

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Happy Teacher's Appreciation week!

TEACHERS YOU ARE APPRECIATED FOR ALL THAT YOU DO ESPECIALLY DURING THIS TIME OF REMOTE LEARNING. 

Teacher Appreciation Week | East Wake Academy


Individual Planning Meetings

P5 Individual Planning Meeting

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Tuesday,

April 13, 2021

Friday,

 April 16, 2021

 

Tuesday,

April 20, 2021

Friday,

April 23, 2021

Tuesday,

April 27, 2021

Friday,

April 30, 2021

Jordan

 

1:00pm - Jahkee

9:30am – Naeem

 

12:45pm- Matteo

9:30am – N. Landy

 

10:30am – K. Hollis

9:30am – Kaden

 

10:30am – Jai

9:30am – Cruz

 

10:30am – Aria

9:30am – T’Nuri

 

10:30am – Andwele

 

11:00am - Etudaye


Community Counselling/Therapy Referral list

Good day parents/guardians

 

Here is a list of counselling support services available when schools are closed or in case of an emergency outside of school days/hours.

 

Community Counselling/Therapy Referral list

  • Bermuda Health Council

https://bhec.bm/registered-health-professionals/

 

  • Department of Health, Bermuda

https://www.gov.bm/directory-helping-services

 

  • Emotional Wellbeing Hotline: Call 543-1111 for support from 9am-9pm daily

 

  • Submission from the Bermuda Psychology Association

P.O. Box 954

Hamilton, HMDX

Bermuda

bermudapsychology@gmail.com

 

  1. Susan M. Adhemar, B.Sc.(Hons), M.Sc, C.Psychol, AFBPsS

Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist

Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society

UK and Bda Registered Practitioner

Email: susan@logic.bm

Cell: 504-1001

Office: Third Floor

             Washington Mall Bldg.

              22, Church St, Hamilton

Expertise: Trauma and Rehabilitation, Relationship and Interpersonal Dynamics; Communication skills Occupational (workplace) and Health Psychology 

Models/Paradigms:   Lifespan Development, Compassion Focused,

                                  Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic

                                  Humanistic, Integrative

 

  1. Stephanie Guthman, PhD

Drsgbda@gmail.com 

Expertise: Trauma informed care & behavioral health and Adverse Childhood Experiences

 

 

  • Gina Carrie Tucker – S.TA.N.D.

Gina Spence (707-5224)

Grief Recovery

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  • MASC - offers a variety of counselling services (males 13+) as well as resources for the friends and families of our islands men, young and old alike.  https://mascbda.com/

Tyrone McHardy, Dr. Ernest Peets Jr. & Fitzgerald Williams

 (441) 601-6272, CONTACT@MASCBDA.COM

J.F. BURROWS BUILDING

2ND FLOOR

87 FRONT STREET

- VIA CHANCERY LANE

HAMILTON HM11

 

 

  • Milestones Ltd. (formerly The Association of Diagnostic and Psychological Services Bermuda) Dr. Alicia Hancock, Dr. Steven Hancock,            Dr. Darrien Ray and Mr. Khalid Shakir

         T: (441) 295-7766

SRT Building, 2nd Floor
#2 Addendum Lane South
Pembroke, HM07

https://reachyourmilestones.com/

Psychotherapy

Individual Therapy

Family Therapy

Relationship Counselling

Domestic Partner Counselling

Family Reconciliation

 

Testing

Personality Testing

Career Assessments

ADHD Assessments

Psycho-education Assessments

Cognitive Assessments

 

Additional Services

Presentations and workshops

Consultation

Supervision


Week of May 11-15, 2020

School Counsellor will be either having Live Classroom Guidance Lessons or Join class sessions this week

Monday, May 11, 2020

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Friday, May 15, 2020

P4 DeCosta

P3 Simmons

P2 Russell

P6 Massa

P4 DeCosta

Joined class session - Science at 9:00am

Live Classroom Guidance at 9:ooam

Decision Making 

Live Classroom Guidance at 9:ooam

Decision Making

Join class session – Social Studies

Live Classroom Guidance at 10:30am

Decision Making

 

P5 Wilson-Place

Live Classroom Guidance at 10:00am

Decision Making

 

 

 

 

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Week of May 4-8, 2020

Choose a Character Count word every day. You can watch a youtube video,draw a picture, have a discussion with family members or write about how these Character Counts traits are important with all that is going on. How are you going to continue to build your character?

 

Character Counts 

Trustworthiness

Respect

Responsibility

Caring

Fairness

Citizenship

 

Be honest in communications and actions

 

 Don’t deceive, cheat or steal

Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do

 

Have the courage to do the right thing

 

Build a good reputation

 

Be loyal — stand by your family, friends, and country

 

 Keep your promises

 

Treat others with respect and follow the Golden Rule  

 

Be tolerant and accepting of differences

 

Use good manners, not bad language  

 

Be considerate of the feelings of others

 

Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone  

 

Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

 

Do what you are supposed to do

 

Plan ahead

 

Be diligent Persevere

 

Do your best  

 

Use self-control

 

Be self-disciplined

 

Think before you act  

 

Be accountable for your words, actions and attitudes  

 

Set a good example for others

 

Choose a positive attitude

 

Make healthy choices

 

Be kind

 

 Be compassionate and show you care  

 

Show Empathy  

 

Express gratitude  

 

Forgive others and show mercy  

 

Help people in need

 

Be charitable and altruistic

 

Play by the rules  

 

Take turns and share  

 

Be open-minded; listen to others  

 

Don’t take advantage of others  

 

Don’t blame others carelessly

 

Treat all people fairly

 

Do your share to make your home, school, community and greater world better  

 

Cooperate  

 

Get involved in community affairs  

 

Stay informed; vote

 

Be a good neighbor  

 

Obey laws and rules  

 

Respect authority

 

Protect the environment  

 

Volunteer

 

 


Videos for students to watch

Good day Parents/Guardians,

The Educational Therapist and School Counsellor have teamed up; we will be sending videos you can watch with your kids for this week.

Monday, March 23, 2020

Primary 1

Primary 2

Primary 3

Primary 4

Primary 5

Primary 6

Students can watch 2 kid friendly videos about the Corona virus

https://youtu.be/TSkEwdzGbCA

 

https://youtu.be/vSsKQPqpS7A

Students can watch 2 kid friendly videos about the Corona virus

https://youtu.be/TSkEwdzGbCA

 

https://youtu.be/vSsKQPqpS7A

Students can watch 2 kid friendly videos about the Corona virus

https://youtu.be/TSkEwdzGbCA

 

https://youtu.be/vSsKQPqpS7A

Students can watch 2 kid friendly videos about the Corona virus

https://youtu.be/TSkEwdzGbCA

 

https://youtu.be/vSsKQPqpS7A

Students can watch 2 kid friendly videos about the Corona virus

https://youtu.be/TSkEwdzGbCA

 

https://youtu.be/vSsKQPqpS7A

Students can watch 2 kid friendly videos about the Corona virus

https://youtu.be/TSkEwdzGbCA

 

https://youtu.be/vSsKQPqpS7A

Classroom Guidance Videos

Self-control song - https://youtu.be/pd7_GpERNOM

 

Emotional – Inside out https://youtu.be/nVd6U9fHnzY

 

Transition Time song - https://youtu.be/uTPXXWg6dp4

 

Job song - What do you want to be - https://youtu.be/MdvTlQzsaYI

Kids for Character song - https://youtu.be/WMPOWq4d1kA

 

Charlie Brown – being a good sport - https://youtu.be/OCowsu0mQto

 

Always be a good sport https://youtu.be/0JvTJchlk48

 

Positive Affirmations -  https://youtu.be/Ud_eeFkzH4w

Classroom Guidance Videos

 

Positive Affirmation song https://youtu.be/z-sDDtKVVbY

 

Mr. Heath https://youtu.be/1vxJxTokJoI

 

Self-Control https://youtu.be/pd7_GpERNOM

 

Curious kids video https://youtu.be/etGdRIKNf98

Job song https://youtu.be/MdvTlQzsaYI

 

Classroom Guidance Videos

 

I am quite unique https://youtu.be/0PnV8RbL6Wo

 

Sesame Street: Will.i.am What I Amhttps://youtu.be/cyVzjoj96vs

 

Positive affirmation songhttps://youtu.be/z-sDDtKVVbY

 

 

 

 

The Berestain Bears – Go to school https://youtu.be/NLEP-VbO0mc

 

 

Sesame Street – Elmo loves to learn https://youtu.be/O2ZAI6Lrr-k

 

The rules of the classroom song https://youtu.be/uWXPCP8t00M

 

I can follow the rules song https://youtu.be/iQxK-Ah7has

 

Classroom Guidance Videos

 

Conflict Management https://youtu.be/duvXpJ3e6KE

 

My body belongs to me https://youtu.be/a-5mdt9YN6I

 

No secrets between us https://youtu.be/Ixm0t1q-s4Q

 

Thinking skills and video games – organization https://youtu.be/JYhf92ENTQk

 

Organizational strategies - https://youtu.be/H8-rjSXqr8c

 

Becoming an organized student - https://youtu.be/wTmGl0KKduE

 

SMART GOALS – (YouTube):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA53yhiOe04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6o5PyJM3bY

 

What jobs might suit me?

Video https://youtu.be/TNxTOpp76xo

 

Charlotte’s web video https://youtu.be/rv7A4tg7G1k https://youtu.be/rv7A4tg7G1k

Classroom Guidance Videos

 

Jigsaw video https://youtu.be/_o8auwnJtqE

 

Child abuse video https://youtu.be/SiKQDu2cNvU

 

Study skills video https://youtu.be/OwJkr_ePxiE

Test taking skills

https://youtu.be/AIsdnhNDmyY

 

Study habits  https://youtu.be/J4NbpfeAKYE

 

Here's How to Get Better Grades and Improve Your Study Skills

https://youtu.be/1P3-8X1BxPI

 

Test Taking Strategies | How to POP an "A" on School Test https://youtu.be/AIsdnhNDmyY

 

Career Cluster video https://youtu.be/_5BKHwYukYU

 

Respect Rap song https://youtu.be/iGuT9-_Y5J4

 

Classroom Guidance Videos

 

Kids Incorporated video https://youtu.be/6DOD1zRvJlI

 

Peer pressure Full house https://youtu.be/-Od6ENjJJ-U

 

Posting something you regret https://youtu.be/_aSCX-ZcJcg

 

Study skills video https://youtu.be/OwJkr_ePxiE

Test taking skills

https://youtu.be/AIsdnhNDmyY

 

Study habits  https://youtu.be/J4NbpfeAKYE

 

Here's How to Get Better Grades and Improve Your Study Skills

https://youtu.be/1P3-8X1BxPI

 

Test Taking Strategies | How to POP an "A" on School Test https://youtu.be/AIsdnhNDmyY

 

Career Cluster video https://youtu.be/_5BKHwYukYU

 

 


Decision Making Steps

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Today’s lesson from the Educational Therapist and School Counsellor

Primary 1

Primary 2

Primary 3

Primary 4

Primary 5

Primary 6

Decision Making Steps

Practicing Good Hygiene by:

Washing your hands daily and often

Covering your cough

Not sharing utensils

Keep room clean

Practice Personal Space – Social distancing.

Decision Making Steps

Practicing Good Hygiene by:

Washing your hands daily and often

Covering your cough

Not sharing utensils

Keep room clean

Practice Personal Space – Social distancing.

Decision Making Steps

Practicing Good Hygiene by:

Washing your hands daily and often

Covering your cough

Not sharing utensils

Keep room clean

Practice Personal Space – Social distancing.

Decision Making Steps

Practicing Good Hygiene by:

Washing your hands daily and often

Covering your cough

Not sharing utensils

Keep room clean

Practice Personal Space – Social distancing.

Decision Making Steps

Practicing Good Hygiene by:

Washing your hands daily and often

Covering your cough

Not sharing utensils

Keep room clean

Practice Personal Space – Social distancing.

Decision Making Steps

Practicing Good Hygiene by:

Washing your hands daily and often

Covering your cough

Not sharing utensils

Keep room clean

Practice Personal Space – Social distancing.

 

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When you do not rush into a decision                                                    When you ask yourself what the options are for each decision                                                                            When you decide on the best option for yourself


Letter to Parents

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I pray that all of you are safe and well during this time. The outbreak of Covid-19 has heightened anxiety levels world-wide and has caused most of our island to shut down. From social distancing to nearly empty grocery store shelves, many parents are anxious and fearful of the unknown. This stress can easily be trickled down to our children if we are not careful. The following are some ways we can assist our children with managing anxiety levels relating to this epidemic.

1. Stay calm. Model appropriate coping skills. See below the Coping Skill Strategies Wheel

2. Make sure you have all the essential items your family needs

3. Be honest to your children about what is going on. Information needs to be developmentally appropriate to avoid overwhelming them. A good resource is the story ‘The Yucky Bug’ written by Julia Cook. You can find the book on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD9KNhmOCV4. Also, The Dr. Binocs Show has a 6 minute age appropriate video clipping that can be found on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-JbDMYmAQM

 4. Answer their questions. Keeping children in the dark can cause their imagination to run wild.

5. Do fun things with them to alleviate boredom (play board games, go on a nature walk, cook together, do some gardening and artwork)

6. Teach your children how to be safe during these times (hygiene, social distancing, eating healthy foods to strengthen immune systems…)

7. Try to keep your child on their school schedule so they can have some level of normalcy. From now until school goes back in, I will be checking my emails regularly.

 Feel free to contact us via email regarding any questions or concerns you might have. We are always happy to assist.

Warm Regards,

Sophia Burch                                                                      Trevor Williams

School Counselor                                                             Educational Therapist

Somerset Primary                                                            Somerset Primary

Sburch2@moed.bm                                                       Trwilliams@moed.bm


Coping Skills - 25th March, 2020

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Today’s lesson from the Educational Therapist and School Counsellor

Primary 1

Primary 2

Primary 3

Primary 4

Primary 5

Primary 6

Coping Skills Wheel

-students can refer to the strategies and use at home

Coping Skills Wheel

-students can refer to the strategies and use at home

Coping Skills Wheel

-students can refer to the strategies and use at home

Coping Skills Wheel

-students can refer to the strategies and use at home

Coping Skills Wheel

-students can refer to the strategies and use at home

Coping Skills Wheel

-students can refer to the strategies and use at home

 

Coping Skills Wheel

 

 

Yoga (relaxation purposes only), Playing a game, Listening to music, Reading, Breathing exercises, Label the feeling, Positive self-talk and Artwork (draw or color)

 

 


BRAIN BREAK ACTIVITIES

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Today’s lesson from the School Counselor and Educational Therapist

Image result for brain breaks for kids images 

  • Jumping jacks, jump rope, or other jumps. ...
  • Shadowbox.
  • Hula hoop tricks.
  • Play "keep-it-up" with a beach ball or balloon, or play another quick balloon game.
  • March or high-step around the house.
  • Run, skip, or grapevine down a hallway (or do a combination of moves)

 

Brain Break video links

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=388Q44ReOWE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWTbmnfvD_4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE7zCfxJ7bE


Classroom Guidance

Friday, March 27, 2020

Well Parents/guardians,

You have made it through your first week of Home Schooling your child/ren and still keeping up with the responsibility of your full time job. Well Done!

Students you have made it through your first week of being at home with your parents or guardians while doing your class assignments.

Take time next week to RELAX and do something FUN!

Hopefully we can see all your faces back in school after the break.

 

Today's lesson for Classroom Guidance is to listen to your favorite song(s) and sing your heart out.  

 

Ms. Burch and Mr. Williams


Week of April 13-17, 2020

Choice Board


Decision Making Choice Boards Week of April 20-24, 2020

Decision Making – P1 Enjoy the activities

 

Sing the Decision Making song with the actions

STOP – hand out front

THINK – hand to head

GO – jog in one spot

Write about a decision that you made and what happened include if you made a good or bad choice and if you received a reward or consequence.

Tell a family member what the Decision Making Steps mean:

STOP – when you do not rush into a decision.

THINK – when you ask yourself what the options are for each decision.

GO – when you decide on the best option for yourself.

Watch the youtube link on Decision Making:

 

What should DANNY do?

https://youtu.be/VRQZg86O-OE

 

Decision Making – P2 Enjoy the activities

Sing the Decision Making song with the actions:

STOP – hand out front

THINK – hand to head

GO – jog in one spot

Make a list of inappropriate (bad) and appropriate (good) statements:

Example

Appropriate                                         Inappropriate

Followed directions                           Not listening

Participate in my zoom lesson         Not completing work

Tell a family member what the Decision Making Steps mean:

STOP – when you do not rush into a decision.

THINK – when you ask yourself what the options are for each decision.

GO – when you decide on the best option for yourself.

Watch the youtube link on Decision Making:

 

I make good choices https://youtu.be/u8M2D0S4hks

 

 

Decision Making – P3 Enjoy the activities

Sing the Decision Making song with the actions:

STOP – hand out front

THINK – hand to head

GO – jog in one spot

Learn the  4 questions for the THINK Stage (Based on Four Core Rules)

  1. Is my decision safe?
  2. Is my decision responsible?
  3. Is my decision respectful?
  4. Will my decision help me be ready to learn?

Tell a family member what the Decision Making Steps mean:

STOP – when you do not rush into a decision.

THINK – when you ask yourself what the options are for each decision.

GO – when you decide on the best option for yourself.

Watch the youtube link on Decision Making: Sometimes when we are curious we discover wonderful things and are safe/sometimes we get into trouble and are unsafe

The Puppet Show video

Part 1 https://youtu.be/f74rawHBfac

Part 2 https://youtu.be/ZzzF1l3bNk4

 

 


Message

Good day Parents/Guardians,

I do hope that your family is safely sheltering in place; however, I do know that there are challenges. I recognize that some students and parents may need counsellor assistance please reach out to community services such as Child and Adolescent Services (Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm) on 249-3370 or

Family Centre (Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm) on 232-1116      

If your child requires a check in from the School Counselor please contact me via email below between 1:30-3:00pm, however I will be checking my email throughout the day

 

Stay safe,

Ms. S. Burch

sburch2@moed.bm,


Coping Skills week of April 27 - May 1, 2020

Good day Parents/Guardians,

I do hope that your families are continuing to remain safe while sheltering in place; however, I do know that there are challenges. I recognize that some students and parents may need counsellor assistance please reach out to community services such as Child and Adolescent Services (Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm) on 249-3370 or

Family Centre (Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm) on 232-1116      

 

If your child requires a check in from the School Counsellor please contact me via email sburch2@moed.bm  between 1:30-3:00pm, however will be checking my email throughout the day.

 

Stay safe,

Ms. S. Burch

 

Coping Skills – P1 Enjoy the activities

 

Discuss as a family the below negative feelings and understand how to cope with these feelings in a positive way:

 

Angry/mad     frustrated   sad   scared   disappointed

Write about a feeling that you had and what happened include if you coped in a positive or negative way.

Positive ways                                  Negative way

Talked to parent                              Shouted at someone

Took deep breaths                          Didn’t listen

Learn  the definition of Coping Skills:

Coping – successfully dealing with difficulties/life events.

 

 

Watch the youtube links on Coping Skills:

 

My many colored days https://youtu.be/Lum83DLPXIw 

Emotional song

https://youtu.be/nVd6U9fHnzY

 

Coping Skills – P2 Enjoy the activities

Discuss as a family the below negative feelings and understand how to cope with these feelings in a positive way:

 

Frustration, Disappointment, Worry,  & Guilt

What can I say to myself?

Example

Instead of…                                      Try thinking…

This is too hard         This may take some time and effort

I’m not good at this                     What am I missing?

Learn  the definition of Coping Skills:

Coping – successfully dealing with difficulties/life events.

 

Watch the youtube link on Decision Making:

Emotional song https://youtu.be/nVd6U9fHnzY

Why do we lose control over our emotions video https://youtu.be/3bKuoH8CkFc

Coping Skills – P3 Enjoy the activities

Review the Big Deals and Little Deals stratgeies

Scootch or Walk away   

Oh Well    

I’m in charge of me

Ignore (don’t listen, don’t look, don’t talk) 

Don’t do it back  

Gentle Voice

What can I say to myself?

Example

Instead of…                                      Try thinking…

I give up                                I’ll use some of the strategies we’ve learned

I can’t do math                                  I’m going to train my brain in Math

It’s good enough                               Is it really my best work

Plan A didn’t work                  Good thing alphabet has 25 more letters

Sing the Big deal little deal song with a family member to the tune of itsy bitsy spider:

A little deal is something I can handle on my own

A big deal is something that needs someone grown

Most things that happen are little deals you see

And I know I can handle it cause I’m in charge of me

Watch the youtube link on Coping Skills:

My many colored days https://youtu.be/Lum83DLPXIw 

Emotional song https://youtu.be/nVd6U9fHnzY

Why do we lose control over our emotions video https://youtu.be/3bKuoH8CkFc

 

Coping Skills – P4 Enjoy the activities

Learn  the definition of Coping Skills:

Coping – successfully dealing with difficulties/life events.

 

Stress – dealing with difficulties, pressure or strain

  1. Write about how you are coping with remote learning.
  2. Write about how you are coping with your parents assisting you with your lessons.
  3. Write about how you feel about your parents being in your zoom lessons.

Discuss as a family the below negative feelings and understand how to cope with these feelings in a positive way:

 

Frustration, Disappointment, Worry,  & Guilt Angry/mad    sad   scared  

Watch the youtube links:

Managing Worry and Anxiety for Kids

https://youtu.be/l7g8Atv27Q8

Why do we lose control of our emotions

https://youtu.be/3bKuoH8CkFc?

Watch your feelings

https://youtu.be/8AGgbIQyqR8

 

Coping Skills – P5 Enjoy the activities

Learn  the definition of Coping Skills:

Coping – successfully dealing with difficulties/life events.

 

Stress – dealing with difficulties, pressure or strain

Create your own Coping Skills tic tac toe game board and play as a  family:

Example

Play a board game               Read a book together

Sing/dance to a song           Go outside

Discuss as a family the below negative feelings and understand how to cope with these feelings in a positive way:

 

Frustration, Disappointment, Worry,  & Guilt Angry/mad    sad   scared   peer pressure

Watch the youtube links:

Anger Management for kids (adults)

https://youtu.be/DbpTohPUhMw   

Watch your feelings

https://youtu.be/8AGgbIQyqR8

Small talk Peer pressure

https://youtu.be/FGv6sx0gOcc

 

Coping Skills – P6 Enjoy the activities

Learn  the definition of Coping Skills:

Coping – successfully dealing with difficulties/life events.

 

Stress – dealing with difficulties, pressure or strain

Create your own Coping Skills tic tac toe game board and play as a  family:

Example

Play a board game               Read a book together

Sing/dance to a song           Go outside

Discuss as a family the below negative feelings and understand how to cope with these feelings in a positive way:

 

Frustration, Disappointment, Worry,  & Guilt Angry/mad    sad   scared   peer pressure

Watch the youtube links:

Anger Management for kids (adults)

https://youtu.be/DbpTohPUhMw   

Small talk Peer pressure

https://youtu.be/FGv6sx0gOcc

Watch your feelings

https://youtu.be/8AGgbIQyqR8


Guidance Counsellor - Ms. Sophia Burch

Sophia

Good day Parents and Guardians,

In collaboration with my colleagues I have listed websites and a few videos to help with talking to your children.  In addition I will be uploading information or fun activities that you can do as a family.  You can email me at sburch2@moed.bm for any questions or concerns you may have or if you child needs to speak with me.

 

Ms. Burch,

School Counsellor


RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Provided by Anthony Peets

School Counselor

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES and passwords

 

Respect – Enthusiasm – Achievement- Citizenship – Hard work

R.E.A.C.H

WEBSITES

 

www.mathantics.comapeets@logic.bm login password ahmyap – awesome for all math in Primary School up to M1.  (Can access this on Tablets also)

 

www.starfall.com – excellent for your 4 to 8 year old a must for literacy…excellent world class reading website.

 

www.raz-kids.com

 

www.superteacherworksheets.com  - print off worksheets for all academic criteria Anpeets – ahmyap (you can make your own worksheets as it generates one for you great for Elementary and Middle School…all core concepts and fun things)

 

www.tenmarks.com – Math site..free full of videos, you can assign work.

 

http://resources.oswego.org/games/ - super fun interactive MATH games J

 

www.funbrain.com – math site and reading fun games called the playground

 

www.sheppardsoftware.com      - excellent academic concepts and games to reinforce this site assists in wiring up the brain for learning in a super fun manner

 

www.khanacademy.org – many academic concepts from pre-school to University.  Type in what you wish to learn and a video comes up and you can view this until you get it J. Sign up your child for their own daily lessons and tutorials.

 

www.pbisword.org - Excellent resource for you as a parent dealing with the variety of issues that we have to face. From Pre-K to High school.  Any issue you face impact interventions

 

www.primaryresources.co.uk – Cambridge academics Key Stage 1 – Primary

 

www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/Ks1 - Ks2 for Middle School

 

www.brainpopjr.com – login PS101– password BRAINPOP– Math – English – Science- super fun animated learning website with games.  www.brainpop.com for Middle School student also a Tablet app.

(In workshops Many APPS will be shared.  Be sure to bookmark add them to your device.


PRIDE club song

To the tune Ol TIme Road song

 

I'm goin teach those kids not to use those drugs cause they're harmful and dangerous

I'm goin teach those kids not to use those drugs cause they're harmful and dangerous

 

Don't do those drugs they are bad for you

They will give you red eyes and yellow nails too

 

Can nobody tell me nothing? 

You can't tell me nothing

Can nobody tell me nothing?

You can't tell me nothing

 

Feeling the peer pressure 

It’s goin be a disaster

Need to find a teacher 

So I can get a lecture

 

My life is movie

Someone can and save me

 

Can nobody tell me nothing?

You can't tell me nothing

Can nobody tell me nothing? 

You can't tell me nothing

 

Head up walking by

Living like a superstar

Got good grades

I deserve all that

I'm saying NO til I can't no more

 

I’m goin teach those kids not use those drugs cause they're harmful and dangerous

 

Got no stress

I’ve been through all that

I just study well

So I can kick on back

 

I'm goin stand up 

Until I can't no more

 

Can nobody tell me nothing? 

You can't tell me nothing

Can nobody tell me nothing? 

You can't tell me nothing!


National School Counselling Week

National Counsellor


Slideshow
The Way to Happiness Illustrated

Happiness


News
P2 Guidance Lesson

Today P2 students learned about Self-Control.  Students shared how they use self-control at school or at home.

 

Positive Affirmation songs for students.  Please share these videos with your child as it can help increase your child’s self-esteem.

https://youtu.be/Ud_eeFkzH4w

https://youtu.be/TOP_8JZPl6k

https://youtu.be/z-sDDtKVVbY

 

Videos are posted below.

Part 1 

 

Part 2

Posted Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Coping Skill Strategies

During the month of October 2019 students were learning Coping Skill Strategies to deal with difficulties/Life events.  During the Classroom Guidance lessons students were able to learn about Positive Student Mental Health activities.

 

P1 Students – Wheel of Coping Skill Strategies

P2 students – Wheel of Coping Skill Strategies

P3 – Big Deals/Little Deals Strategies

 

PRIDE Club

Introducing Somerset’s Primarys PRIDE Club for the 2019-2020 school year. 

 

This is an excellent opportunity the students to be Leaders in the Community and School.  Enjoy some fun activities and learn how to be drug free through songs/energizers, spreading the word to future students at Somerset Primary, going into the Community and representing PRIDE Club and Somerset Primary.  This experience will enhance their life skills through coping skills and decision making lessons. 

They will meet other students from the schools in Bermuda that participate in PRIDE club as well.

 

 

Thanks,

 

Ms. Sophia Burch BA<, MA

School Counsellor

West End Primary –  234-3431

Somerset Primary – 234-1440 ext 2229    

Guidance

                                                                                                                        

                                     Pride Club Members

          P5

Posted Thursday, October 31, 2019
Share the Christmas Spirit 2019

Share

Thank you parents for your donations for the “Share in the Christmas Spirit” drive.  We have an overwhelming amount of non-perishable items that will benefit those less fortunate.  It is important for students to understand how community service supports the wider community.

Thanks,

Ms. Sophia Burch BA<, MA

School Counsellor

West End Primary –  234-3431

Somerset Primary – 478-3310

 


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