Words on Wednesday

Autumn 2026

Caring for Our Ourselves

Believe in Yourself

22nd September 2026

The Power of Believing in Yourself

This week, as we continue exploring our Social Signature, we are thinking about the power of believing in ourselves.

Sometimes we might look at something new or difficult and think, "I can't do that!" But what happens if we change those words to "I can't do that YET"?

Believing in yourself doesn't mean thinking you are the best at everything or that you will never make mistakes. It means recognising your own strengths, having the courage to try, and trusting that you can learn and grow, even when things feel difficult.

Your Social Signature is what makes you uniquely YOU. Your talents, interests, values and the way you treat others all help to shape the mark you leave on the world. When you believe in yourself, you give yourself the opportunity to discover what you are truly capable of.

Our challenge this Wednesday: Think of one thing you find difficult or something you haven't been brave enough to try yet. What could you achieve if you believed in yourself just a little bit more?

Remember, your crew is there to believe in you too. Sometimes, when we struggle to see our own strengths, the people around us can help us recognise them.

Be brave. Be yourself. Believe in YOU!

My Legacy

16th September 2026

How will the world remember me?

This week, we have been thinking about legacy – the mark we leave behind and how other people remember us. In assembly, we looked at famous people whose actions have made a difference to the world. But you don’t have to be famous to leave a legacy. You are creating one every single day.

Think about your crew. At the end of each day, what have you left behind for the people in it? Perhaps you made someone laugh, helped somebody who was struggling, included someone who felt left out or encouraged a friend to keep going. Maybe you listened carefully, worked hard, shared an idea or quietly did something useful without being asked.

Our words and actions leave little footprints in other people’s days.

So today, think about this question:

How do I want my crew to remember me today?

Someone who was kind?
Someone who was useful?
Someone who was ready to learn?
Someone who made their crew a little bit better because they were part of it?

Your legacy isn’t only something you leave in the future. You are building it today, one small action at a time.

My Superpowers

9th September 2026

What’s Your Superpower?

When we think of a superpower, we might imagine flying through the sky, becoming invisible or having super strength. But you don’t need a cape to have a superpower!

As part of our Social Signature work, we are thinking about ME – the special combination of talents, interests, values and qualities that makes each of us unique.

Maybe your superpower is being a brilliant listener, making people laugh, showing courage when something is difficult or noticing when someone needs a friend. Perhaps you are creative, curious, determined, caring or great at solving problems. You might love music, sport, animals, art, reading, building things or discovering how the world works.

Our superpowers don’t have to be things we are the best at. They are the qualities that make us who we are and help us make a difference to the people and world around us.

When we recognise our own superpowers and use them to be kind, be useful and be ready to learn, we can leave a mark for good on the world.

So, what’s your superpower – and how will you use it today?