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St Josephs Primary School, Slate Street, Belfast
Tuesday 9th December - Year 1 Nativity 10am/ Year 2 Nativity 1pm | Thursday 11th December 2025 - Year 3 Nativity 10am/ Year 4 Nativity 1pm | Afterschool clubs end on Friday 5th December | Friday 5th December - clubs end for the term | School office closed daily from 1pm -1.30pm
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Navigating friendships & learning new skills ๐Ÿ‘Œ

27th Mar 2025
๐Ÿงก 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.