Meghan Carroll – Deputy Head of Primary

Make a Difference (MAD) Projects

In our Primary Wellbeing program students work collaboratively across the grade to plan and implement a Make A Difference (MAD) Project. The purpose is to use the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peopleas part of The Leader In Meto develop a project that will bring about a positive impact in the lives of others. We hope that over the holiday you have many opportunities to use the 7 Habits and make a difference in your life and the lives around you. Below are some examples of how students use 7 Habits to plan for their MAD Projects:

Habit 1: Be Proactive

• Proactive language: I can, choose to, I am going to, I will.
• Transition person: Having a positive impact on others.

Habit 2: Begin With The End In Mind

• Mental and physical creation: Picturing how to make a difference.
• Mission statement: What are you hoping to achieve?

Habit 3: Put First Things First

• Big rocks: What are the important first priorities?
• Roles and responsibilities: What roles will members of the class take on?

Habit 4: Think Win Win

• Win win agreement: What will be the win for you and those in need?
• Mutual benefit diagram: What will be the benefits for you and those in need?

Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then Be Understood

• Empathetic listening: Consider the perspective or viewpoint of your charity or organisation.
• Circle of viewpoints: Talk to someone from the organisation or charity to hear about their needs.

Habit 6: Synergise

• Celebrating differences: What skills do your class members have to help?
• TEAM: How can you achieve more as a team (Together, Everyone Achieves More).

Habit 7: Sharpen The Saw

• Reflect: How has this project helped you to sharpen the saw?
• Think about how this has renewed your body, heart, brain or soul.

 Each year group has had a different focus for their MAD Projects. Below is a summary of each project

On behalf of the Primary Team we thank you for an incredible year and wish you a restful holiday See you in 2019!