11-14 14-16 16-19 10 - 45 minutes

Aiming high (proactivity)

This lesson supports students in recognising the importance of aiming high and how to identify opportunities to be proactive and reach their future goals.

By the end of the lesson students will be able to:

  • Identify opportunities to aim high in their everyday lives
  • Understand the difference between being proactive and reactive
  • Recognise how being proactive can help them aim high and achieve their goals

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