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St Josephs Primary School, Slate Street, Belfast
Saturday, 17th May 2025 P4 First Communion 2025, 11am St Peter's Cathedral | Tuesday, 13th May 2025 9.30am, Parent Induction Meeting for P1 Sept 2025 | Date for your diary - Sports Day, P4-P7 Tuesday 20th May, P1-P3 Wednesday 21st May: 9.30-12noon at Grosvenor Leisure Centre. Children come to school as normal
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Navigating friendships & learning new skills πŸ‘Œ

27th Mar 2025
🧑 Teaching our children how to make healthy friendships is important as it helps them develop essential social and emotional skills that will benefit them throughout life. Here’s why:
 
1. Social Skills Development – Learning how to share, take turns, and communicate effectively helps children build strong relationships.
 
2. Emotional Growth – Friendships teach empathy, kindness, and understanding of others’ feelings.
 
3. Confidence Building – Positive interactions with peers help children feel secure and valued.
 
4. Conflict Resolution – Early friendships provide a safe space to practice problem-solving and handling disagreements.
 
5. Foundation for Future Relationships – Early social experiences shape how children interact with others in school, family, and beyond.
 
6. Encouraging Inclusivity – Making friends with diverse peers fosters acceptance and appreciation of differences.
 
By supporting healthy friendships, we can help our children to develop the skills they need for lifelong emotional well-being and success.
 
 
 
Saturday, 17th May 2025 P4 First Communion 2025, 11am St Peter's Cathedral
Tuesday, 13th May 2025 9.30am, Parent Induction Meeting for P1 Sept 2025
Date for your diary - Sports Day, P4-P7 Tuesday 20th May, P1-P3 Wednesday 21st May: 9.30-12noon at Grosvenor Leisure Centre. Children come to school as normal