Building Habits For Success Through Goal Setting

Each term our Junior School students from Prep to Year 5 are actively engaged in setting and tracking their WIGs (Wildly Important Goals). Each student has recorded their goal in their diary and is regularly reflecting on their progress, allowing them to identify both their successes and the challenges they may encounter along the way.

One of the most valuable aspects of this process is that students can clearly articulate what they are working towards, the actions they are taking, and how their efforts are contributing to their progress. By focusing on a meaningful and achievable goal, students are developing an understanding that growth comes through consistent effort, persistence, and reflection.

We encourage families to take the opportunity to discuss these WIGs at home. Asking your child about their goal, the progress they have made, and any challenges they are working to overcome can help strengthen their commitment and celebrate their achievements.

While achieving the goal is important, the greatest learning comes from the process itself. Goal setting helps students develop the foundations of self-discipline, accountability, and reflection, skills that will support them well beyond the classroom. Most importantly, it helps students make the connection between their effort and their outcomes, reinforcing the understanding that success is built through the choices and actions they take each day.

We look forward to continuing to support students as they monitor their progress, celebrate their growth, and develop lifelong habits for learning and success.

Sarah Caffrey

Head of Junior School Curriculum