You+Can+Do+It!

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The **You Can Do It** (YCDI) P-6 program provides students with the positive mindset necessary for them to develop foundations for achievement and social-emotional well-being in school, work and the world of tomorrow. It encourages students to perform at a level consistent with their ability. (Link to [|You Can Do It])

YCDI supports the development of a positive learning environment and is a key component of our curriculum. There are five foundations to the program - **Organisation**, **Persistence**, **Getting Along,** **Confidence** and **Resilience**.

**Organisation** The ability to set goals and manage time effectively. Being responsible for personal items and belongings in the classroom and playground. ​ **Persistence** The ability to remain focussed on a task until it is completed even if it may be difficult. To work hard to achieve results. ​**Getting Along ** The ability to mix well with others. To be tolerant and non-judgemental and be able to think through problems independently. The ability to work within accepted rules of the school and the classroom. ​**Confidence** The ability to believe in yourself. To work independently and have an optimistic outlook and recognise making mistakes as part of authentic learning. ​ **Resilience** The ablility to calm down and feel better when very upset. Knowing how to stay calm and being able to stop from getting extremely angry, down or worried when something "bad" happens.

In the classroom YCDI foundations are taught explicitly. Teachers determine the foundation/s to be covered depending on the individual needs of the students in their class It is also important for our students to have opportunities to practise and generalise these skills. Teachers recognise and promote the foundations through the use of language in a variety of situations such as:
 * I can see that you are very ** organised ** as you have already begun your activity.
 * Well done for being ** persistent ** and continuing to try even when you found that activity challenging.
 * I like the way you were ** getting along ** with the other children in your group.
 * Thank you for having the ** confidence ** to say ‘hello’ to someone new.
 * It is good to see you ** bounce back ** after being so disappointed. You are showing ** resilience **.