Concentration

The act of focussing your attention. The art of not being distracted.

Curiosity

A strong desire to know or learn something.

Imagination & Creativity

Forming new ideas.

Reasoning

The ability to think, talk and write about things in a logical, sensible way. It may involve seeing other points of view.

Good Humour

Being in a good mood and trying to brighten other people’s mood.

Optimism

Thinking positively and seeing the bright side.

Modelling

Using something or someone as a model to learn from.

Questioning

Asking questions if you are unsure. Asking questions to develop a deeper understanding and asking why.

Respect

Admiring someone and also listening to others and considering their views.

Teamwork

The ability to work together and compromise.

Linking Learning

Thinking in depth and connecting ideas and skills together.

Self-control

Controlling yourself from doing something that is not appropriate.

Perseverance

Not giving up even when something is difficult or you’d rather be doing something else.

Improving

To make something better (in any way) than it already is.

Resilience

The ability to recover from difficulties.

Self Esteem

Feeling good about yourself and others.

Listening & Communicating

Listening politely and respecting other people’s ideas. Sharing your own ideas freely and clearly with others.

Problem-Solving

Using a variety of strategies and resources to help you solve something.

Being humble

Being modest and not showing off. Being thankful and showing appreciation.

Kindness

Being generous, thoughtful and friendly.

Independence & Initiative

Showing that you can learn to do things for yourself, using your initiative and making decisions.

Enthusiasm

Ready and keen to learn all there is to know and to contribute and enjoy.

Being calm

Freedom from disturbance, you can feel this and help create a calm atmosphere.

Courage

The ability to face challenges even if they are daunting.

Confidence

Believing in yourself and your abilities. Not being shy of trying.

Awareness

Thinking about your own thinking and learning and being aware of what you are doing.

Empathy

The ability to understand other people’s feelings and find the best way to help or com30fort them when they need it.

Integrity

Being honest and telling the truth. Doing the ‘right thing’.