Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT Of EDUCATION
Region 02
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CBayom6ong

DIVISION MEMORANDUJ\;l
No. Jjf2_ s. 2017

To: OSDS (ASDS, BALITA Heads)

CID (EPS, PSDS, DICs, EPSA, Librarian II, PDO)
SGOD (SEPS!EPS/PDOs of Sl\1AN, P P-,R, SMM:E, HRD)
Brigada Eskwela Coordinators of 2016 Best Implementing Schools

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Subject: PARTICIPATION TO THREE ACTS OF GOODNESS FOR ELEl\'IENTARY &

HIGH SCHOOLS

1. By virtue of a Memorandum of Agreement signed l::Jet\veen the Department of Education (l)epED)

represented by Sec. Leonor M. Briones and Fo Guang Shan Foundation, 1nc. being represented by its trustee, Chen Shu
Ping, the Three Acts of Goodness Pn~ject is established

2. The project generally aims to espouse self and societal transformation through the
purification of one's actions, speech and thoughts and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion.
The Three Acts or Virtuous of Goodness are Do Good Deeds, Speak Good Words and Think Good
Thoughts. By following Three Acts of Goodness, there is bound to be a bright future for the world.

3. Anent this, the Schools Division Office of Nueva Vizcaya encourages elementary and high
schools to participate.

4. Attached herewith are the Three Acts of Goodness brochures, templates for the Project
Proposals, Application Form, and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for your reference.

5. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

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Three Acts of Goodness School

Grants for Elementary and High Schools

For submission and inquides, please send an e-mail to

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 THREE ACTS OF GOODNESS SCHOOL
GRANTS FOR ELEMENTARY & HIGH SCHOOL
INFORMATION PACKAGE

List of Contents

I. Overview: The Three Acts of Goodness

II. Eligibility Requirements
Ill. Application Form
IV. Flowchart: 4 Steps to Being a Three Acts of Goodness
School
V. Project Proposal Template
VI. Request Form for Souvenir Items

VII. Checklist of Requirements

Three Acts of Goodness School
Grants for Elernentary and High Schools

Do Good Deeds. Speak Good Words. Think Good Thoughts.

The Three Acts of Goodness is a worldwide movement of Fo Guang Shan that espouses
self and societal transformation through the purification of our actions, speech and
thoughts and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion.

The Three Acts of Goodness are Do Good Deeds, Speak Good Words and Think Good
Thoughts. These three acts affect our day-to-day interaction with people and our
surrounding, mold our character and improve our well-being. By following the Three Acts
of Goodness, there is bound to be a bright future for the world.

Do Good Deeds means to practice and cultivate actions that create harmony between
self and others. It entails respect for life, belongings of others~ relationship of others, and
one's health and well-being.

Speak Good Words means to practice and cultivate speech that strengthens
relationships between self and others. It entails using honest and kind words, giving
compliments and encouraging words to others, and keeping one's word.

Think Good Thoughts means to practice and cultivate thoughts that emanate wisdom,
compassion, and loving-kindness.

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Three Acts of Goodness School
Grants for Eleinentary and High Schools

Eligibility requirements:
For Public Schools For Private Schools I
1. DepEd recognized institution with 1. Valid SEC registration
supporting documents 2. DepEd recognized institution with
2. Filled out application form supporting documents
3. Project proposal 3. School profile (VM statement, core
4. Recommendation letter from the values, history)
School Division Superintendent 4. Filled out application form
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Project proposal
7. Recommendation letter from the
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Projects in the following categories may be submitted to apply for grants:

1. Infrastructure and school design development

a. Visual representations of the Three Acts of Goodness ln the school premises
(ex. murals)
b. Three acts of Goodness learning boards, decorative art installation art or
interior design for classrooms, library and offices
c. Building of a meditation room
2. Student welfare and development
a. Regular supplementary classes and I or tutorial services
b. Promotion and practice of the Three Acts of Goodness through the arts
(storytelling contest, song writing and other music related contest, poetry
reading, etc.)
3. Teacher and staff development
a. Research on the Three Acts of Goodness and its application in school
administration and pedagogy
b. Building of Three Acts of Goodness resource materials
4. Community engagement programs
a. Three Acts of Goodness regular program for out of school youth
b. Three Acts of Goodness regular seminars for parents and guardians
c. Three Acts of Goodness program for the environment

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To be filled out by the organizer:

No:___________ Date received: __________ _
Category: oEiementary School o Junior High Schoo!

APPLICATION FORM o Vocational School o Senior High School

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\Complete Name of School:
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jType of School: o Public School o Private School

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!Applicant Type:
II oFirstTime Applicant; oConsecutive 2nd Time Applicant ; o Consecutive 3'd Time Applicant ;
oNot Consecutive ' Time Application
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1No. of Students : No. of Classes : Region/City :

!Title of Proposal (15 words maxi mum) :

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School Website/URL:

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!Postal Address :

PRINCIPAL'S ENDORSEMENT:

Name of School Principal: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Signature of Principal: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _· - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Date s i g n e d : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Submit this form together with the following:

(1) Supporting documents showing as a DEPED recognized institution
(2) Project proposal
(3) Recommendation letter from the School Division Superintendent

Additional requirements for Private Schools:

(1) Valid SEC registration
(2} School profile (VM statement & core values)
(3) Copy of Official Receipt

Kindly make sure all requirements are complete.

I DEADLINES & OTHER IMPORTANT DATES

I FOR ALL REGIONS IN LUZON VISAYAS AND MINDANAO
Submission of all requirements:
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I FEBRUARY 10toAPRIL 29,2017
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I Announcement of accepted proposals:
I MAY29,2017
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I Awarding Ceremony and Forum:
IJUNE30,2017
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I Project implementation:

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JULY 1 toSEPTEMBER31,2017

**First three (3) submissions in each Division will be given an incentive in the over-all screening grade.

Submit via e-mail: foguangshanph@gmail.com

Subject: Three Acts of Goodness School Applicant: <Name of School>

Submit via drop-off or postal: FGS MabuhayTemple, 656 Pablo Ocampo Street., Malate, Manila
**Enclose all documents in a brown envelope and address to FGS International Group.

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4 Steps to being a
Three Acts of Goodness School
Three Acts of Goo ess School
Grants for Elementary and High Schools

To befitled out by the organizer:

No:_________ Date received:---------------
Category: oEiementary School o Junior High School

PROJECT PROPOSAL o Vocational School o Senior High School

TITLE OF PROPOSAL:

NAME OF SCHOOL:

NAME OF PRINCIPAL:

CONTACT PERSON:

CONTACT DETAILS:

I. Background of the project (200 words maximum)

II. Objectives of the project

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3.

IlL Significance and relevance of the project

IV. Beneficiary of the project: Who are the participants of the project? How many
participants will be involved?

V. Duration of the project with detailed schedule plan indicating% of work output in a
given time frame (projectmustbecompletedby0ctober31, 2077)

VI. Budget Plan

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Three Acts of Goodness School
Grants for Eletnentary and High Schools

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS:
Kindly check which documents you have submitted.

~ Filled-out application form

: Valid SEC Registration (photocopy only)

·= Supporting documents as DEPED recognized school (photocopy only)
Please identify what kind of document:

J School profile (vision- mission statement core values! history)

0 Copy of Official Receipt
C Project proposal

~-~ Recommendation letter from the School Division Superintendent

To be filled out by the organizer:

Received by: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Date received: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Remarks:

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 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

This agreement made and entered into this_ day of _ _, 2016 at Pasig City, Metro Manila,
Philippines, by and between:

The DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, an agency of the national government of the Republic of

the Philippines, created by virtue of Batas Parnbansa (B.P.) No. 232 "The Education Act of 1982"
as amended by RepubJic Act (RA) No. 9155 otherwise known as "Governance of Basic
Education Act of 2001", with principal office at DepED Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City, Metro
Manila, represented by its Secretary, DR.LEONOR M. BRIONES, herein referred to as "OepEd",
-and-

The FO GUANG SHAN FOUNDATION, INC., a non-profit: corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with office address at 656 Pablo Ocampo
Street, Malate, Manila, represented in this transaction by a member of its Board of Trustees,
CHEN, SHU PING, hereinafter referred to as the ~~Foundation";

WITNESSETH~

WHEREAS, Republic Act 8525, otherwise known as "An Act Establishing the Adopt-A-School
Program and Providing Incentives Therefore and for Other Purposes", was enacted to encourage
private companies to assist in the delivery of better quality education to public schools in the
country, particularly in the poverty-stricken provinces;

WHEREAS, OepEd being responsible in securing resources to make public schools competitive
has been partnering with the private sector entities as well as government agencies and their
local units for the development of the public education system in our country;

WHEREAS, OepEd believes that one way of achieving an enhanced learning environment and
addressing the shortage of resources in public schools is through the provision of grant
opportunities for the public schools;

WHEREAS, the Foundation is a non-profit organization, engaged in education and cultural

programs;

WHEREAS, the Foundationt has proposed the THREE ACTS OF GOODNESS GRANTS FOR
ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS Program (please refer to Appendix 1 for the Overview
of the Three Acts of Goodness);

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and the terms and
conditiong herein set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:

Section 1: Description of the Project

The project known as THREE ACTS OF GOODNESS GRANTS FOR ELEMENTARY AND HIGH
SCHOOLS provides at least Php10,000.00 for qualified and accepted proposals of schools to
implement school~based projects in line with the Three Acts of Goodness. These grants will be
provided to selected
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nationwide.

Section 2: Rights and Obligations of the Parties

2.1 DepEd shall:

2.1.1 Provide policy guidance and directions to ensure the proper implementation of the
project;

2.1.2 Coordinate with the Foundation in the implementation of the project;

2.1.3 Accept the grant and execute the corresponding Deed of Acceptance through the
School Head/Principal;

2.1.4 Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the project;

2.1.5 Provide proper management. maintenance and care for the improvement received by
the beneficiary school/s, through the School Headfs or Principals, in close
coordination with the Foundation;

2.1.6 Provide at no cost to the Foundation a suitable and adequate location for the
information dissemination and promotion of the Three Acts Goodness Program to
schools nationwide;

2.1. 7 Ensure the effective implementation of the school-based project;

2.1.8 Ensure proper documentation of the school-based project.

2.1.9 To provide assistance to the Foundation by sending an Advisory to an schools to

disseminate information about the Three Acts of Goodness Grants for Elementary and
High School program; and

2.1.1 0 To Provide professional assistance by sending representatives from the OEPED

Central Office to the Screening, Monitoring, and Evaluation Committee of the Three
Acts of Goodness Grants for Elementary and High School Grants program.

2.2 The Foundation shall:

2.2.1 Support the values fonnation and character building of the Filipino youth through
the following programs:

2.2.1.1 Three Acts of Goodness Grants for Elementary and High School Program
(please refer to Annex B for the Information Package)

2.2.1.1.1 Provide a base grant of Php10,000.00 to qualified and selected schoots to

implement the Project;

2.2.1.2 Teacher's Training Program may be requested by a school from the

Foundation;

2.2.1.2.1 The training program is free of charge. The training venue and meals wilt
. .~ provided by the Foundation. Only the transportation expenses of the
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participants shafl be covered by the schools, subject to availability of
funds and extstina accountino rules and mnul::~tinn~
 2.2.1.2.2 However, if the requesting school has a preferred venue other than
what has been provided by the Foundation, the requesting school shall
then shoulder the expenses on venue, meals and transportation of the
participants, subject to availability of funds and existing accounting rules
and regulations.

2.2.1.3 Workshop for Students may be requested by a school from the Foundation;

2.2.1.3.1 The workshop for student is free of charge. The workshop venue and
meals will be provided by the Foundation. Only the transportation
expenses of the participants shall be covered by the schools, subject to
availability of funds and existing accounting rules and regulations.

2.2.1 .3.2 However, if the requesting school has a preferred venue other than
what has been provided by the Foundation, the requesting school shall
then shoulder the expenses on venue, meals and transportation of the
participants, subject to availability of funds and existing accounting rules
and regulations.

2.2.2 Execute a Deed of Donation in favor of DepEd for the completed project; and

2.2.3 Render periodic report/assessment of the project as deemed necessary.

Section 3; Project Beneficiaries

The project beneficiary shall be schools of the Department of Education. List of target
beneficiary schools is attached in this MOA as Annex C.

Section 4: Project Cost

TOTAL GROSS AMOUNT OF GRANT PER ACCEPTED PROPOSAL= Php10,000

Section 5: Term. This memorandum of agreement shall take effect upon its signing and shall
remain in full force and effect during the entire project duration which wiD be from SY 2016-2017
to SY 2018- 2019.

Section 6: Capacity and Authorization. The parties herein warrant that they have the
capacity, power and requisite authorization to enter into this Agreement.

Section 7: Separability Clause. Should any part of this Agreement be judicially declared null
and void, such nullity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions hereof.

Section 8: Breach of Contract. The violation or omission of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be ground for cancellation or rescission of the same without need for legal or
court action.

Section 9: Amendments. This agreement may be revised, amended or modified only through
a written instrument duly executed and signed by both Parties.
Signed on the date and at the place first above written.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FO GUANG SHAN FOUNDATION 1 INC.

By By

CHEN SHU PING

Trustee

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE. o;~ f'U .

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MARGtRJi.A:c6NsoLAC!ON C. BALLESTEROS -CH_E_N_N.¥-EI-=-L-IE__
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Director IV Director, Three Acts of Goodness Program
External Partnerships Service
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REPUBUC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
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BEFORE ME t h i s - - - - - - personally appeared:

Name Details Date Issued on/at

DR LEONOR M. BRIONES Passport No.

CHEN SHU PING Passport No.

Known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument, and they
acknowledged to me that the same is their free and voluntart act and deed, and that of the corporations
herein they represented. This Memorandum of Agreement consists of _ pages including this page in
which this acknowledgement is written~ signed by the parties and their instrumental witnesses on each
and every page thereof.

WITNESS MY HAND AND NOTARIAL SEAL, on the date at the place first written above.

Doc. No. _ __ NOTARY PUBLIC

Page No. _ __
Book No._ _
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NAN TIEN INSTITUTE

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·.' By:Emily Keirh

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By: Isabella Cmini-Jardim

1. Theme: The theme of this project is called the Three Acts of Goodness, or the
Three Virtuous Acts, or any other name you might choose to adapt as
long as it fulfills the goals of the project.

2. Organiser: Nan Tien Institute, Wollongong, NSW

3. Goals of the Project:

i. Provide students with artistic activities through which to improve
their artistic skills and promote acts of goodness;
ii. Through this school program based on the "Three Acts of Goodness"
(speak good words, do good deeds, and think good thoughtsL it is
hoped that students can be inspired to live with these good principles,
practicing mutual respect and tolerance. Hence, in the process of these
actions, they can spread joy and love to all corners of society;
iii. Generate endless imagination and creativity within the
theme: "Practice the Three Acts of Goodness"; and,
iv. Actualise the "Three Acts of Goodness.

• Physical acts- do good deeds: simple acts in serving and contributing

• Spoken words- speak good words of loving-kindness, encouragement
and praise; and.
• Thoughts- think good thoughts. Be sincere and create good situations
through positive visualisations
Note: The organiser reserves the right to amend any rules and regulations as and
when necessary. Please refer to Nan Tien Institute's website for updates www.
nantien.edu.au

4. Participants: Primary and High Schools in NSW

5. Rules for entry:

i} Implement daily practice of "the Three Acts of Goodness";
ii) Schools are required to submit a proposal outlining their plan to implement;
and
iii) All proposals must meet the criteria and format set by tpe organiser.

6. Participants should fill out the application form clearly and return a copy to:
Reverend Miao You
Nan Tien Institute
PO Box 1336
Unanderra NSW 2526
Or email
7. Guidelines and the application form can be downloaded from the Nan Tien
Institute website:

8. School sponsorship proposals: will be reviewed by Nan Tien Temple staff and
schools notified within 4 weeks following acceptance of their proposals
sponsorship outcome. The successful schools will be awarded $1,000 for their
participation.

9. Criteria: The entries will be assessed according to the following

40% Relevance to the theme "Three Acts of Goodness"
40% Technique
20% Creativity

10. Copyrights and use of project images and examples: The school's proposal,
photos, artwork and activities may be used by the organiser, Nan Tien Institute,
Berkeley, Australia in promoting these activities to a wider community audience
and through the media.
i. Media opportunities: Please advise if your school is not willing to participate
in any potential media exposure related to this project.

11. Consultation is available to help you launch this program.

 NAN TIEN INSTITUTE

2013 11Three Acts of Goodness"

School Program - Application Form

School Name

No. Street City

I School Address State Postcode
First Last
Principal Name

Email1 (Direct)
Contact Tel.
Email2 (Office)

Title of Project

o Kindergarten ...................................................................

o Year 1 .............................................. o Year 2 .................................................. .

o Year 3 ............................................ . o Year 4 .................................................. .

Specify which
classes in the school
o Year 5 ............................................ . o Year 6 .................................................. .
are involved and
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teachers name
o Year 7 ............................................. o Year 8 .................................................. .

o Year 9 ............................................. o Year 9 ....................................................

o Year 11 ............................................. o Year 12 ................................................. I

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Please summarise your proposal here and use blank pages to outline how you I
will implement the program. I
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Description of
Proposed Program
 Office Use Only

Date Received Receiver's

Remarks
{Post Office Stamp) Signature

Note: 1) For administration purpose, please submit a copy of this application form (photocopy permissible). Entries with
incomplete information or application form not completed will be ineligible.
2) Contact: (61 2) 4272 0600 (Ext. 614 Ven. Miao You)
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however here are some ideas to get you started ........... .

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Friendship Tree: Draw a tree on your board. Have a paper or magnet heart prepared with
each child's name. Have the children dose their eyes and choose a heart with another child's
name. They identify the name and think of a they could do for that child. Then they
hang the heart on an empty branch on the tree.

Feelings Board: Have faces prepared with different expressions (e.g. happy, sad) to place on
your board. Each child takes a turn to tell how they feel-when they and to
choose a corresponding face expression linked to the good thoughts they are thinking.

Lighthouse: Create a lighthouse with good character traits angled out as light beams (e.g.
kindness, respect, honesty, responsibility). Discuss how we can best use these different traits
to , and

Virtue Tree: Create a big tree on your board (or on a bulletin board if you wish it to stay visible
for a longer period of time), and attach a different virtue (in the shape of a leaf with the virtue
written on it, e.g. courtesy, kindness, helpfulness, gentleness) each week. Discuss the virtue at
group time, and have children give examples of how these virtues are expressed through
and/or

Put up " " signs at the entrances to your school and classroom to
remind people to remember to practice

Put a large blank banner in the entryway to the school and invite students from all grade
levels, teachers, administrators, parents and other community members to write their
stories on it. Students can then present the finished banner to the principal,
display it at a local establishment or post it in the classroom as a reminder of the positive
effects that these have on people.

Friendship Hands: Create handprints of each child. String them together as if everyone is
holding hands, and hang it in the classroom.

Mommy's Favorite Book (or Daddy, Grandma, friend, etc.): Have each child create a book. The
children fill in the blanks (Mummy's favorite food, song, outfit, things to do, etc.) and then
design the artwork. This helps children find out about others' likes and dislikes and can be tied
into caring for one another by respecting their preferences. It also makes a treasured gift and
would help to demonstrate'
Friendship Salad: Have each child bring an item to add to your friendship salad (e.g.,
strawberries, grapes). Design a big smile into the salad and discuss how everyone participated
to make it smile; similarly to when we for others.

Hold a" Card Day." Everyone in the class writes something nice about someone
else on a card. Distribute the cards and spend time reading what others wrote.

Storytelling: Create a very short story and have children respond. For example: Johnny is
riding his bike. He falls off, hurts his knee, and starts to cry. What could you do to help him
{ or )?

Spider Web: Have the children sit in a circle and explain that you're going to make a spider
web. Give the first child the end of the string and the ball. He or she holds the end with one
hand and with the other rolls the ball to another child. It continues in the same manner from
child to child. Remind them to hang on. At the end, discuss that we are all connected and the
importance of being kind to everybody in the class.

Hold ' ' Story Time once a week, during

which children and teachers can share stories of kindness from their daily lives. Children could
draw a picture about their kindness story and share it with the class. After sharing, talk about
how , and makes both the
giver and the recipient feel. Also, discuss why these arts of goodness are important to both
friendships and families.

Hold a " Sharing Day" once a week. Sit in a circle, and have everyone
in the class say something nice about one child. The teacher writes ail the comments on a
uvou Are Special" sheet and gives it to the child or posts it on the bulletin board with the
child's photograph.

In a circle, have each child talk about one relative or friend and say why that person is so
special. Then discuss what (e.g. give a hug, draw a picture) the child could
do to let the person know that he/she is special.

Encourage the children to do one everyday, like give a hug, lend a crayon, or play
with someone new.
Start each day with a story about an from the news, or show a video
demonstrating from or

Start a Club and commit to doing at least one per

week. Tell the class of your activities and outcomes.

Have your principal start each day with a reading about one of the
over the intercom.

Adopt a local assisted-living home and do some for the home (e.g. talent show,
holiday treats, visits).

Toy Giveaway: Young children love growing up. Find a local charity that needs used toys,
books, etc. Initiate a toy drive at your school: have the children and their parents decide
which toys the children have outgrown and through your donations.

Lotus Flower: The lotus flower is used throughout the year after the initial group lesson about
it. The lotus flower is used when two children are having a difficult time resolving a conflict. It
is placed in the same place for the entire year. When two children are having a conflict, one of
them (or a third child mediator) retrieves the lotus flower. They discuss their problem by
taking turns talking and expressing their feelings. One child holds the lotus flower and gets to
talk without being interrupted by the other child. Then the lotus flower is passed to the other
child so he/she can talk uninterrupted. Whoever has the lotus flower gets to talk without
being interrupted by another child. After they have resolved their problem or overcome the
difficulty, they all put hands on the lotus flower and say "All declare peace." The flower is then
replaced on the shelf.

Peace Table: Set up a special table with two chairs and a flower arrangement. If two children
are having difficulty, they may sit at the table and discuss it. They keep their hands in their lap
and take turns without interrupting, and resolve their conflict. Then they may shake hands {or
hug if they choose} and go back to their work. The lesson for this activity is given at the
beginning of the year.

Angel Box: Have the children look for others doing . When they notice
something, they may write it down, draw a picture of it, or have the teacher write it out. Then
they put it in the angel box. At the end of the week, the stories and drawings are read and
discussed at group.
Start a "sticker campaign" to spread the . Staff members and teachers
can pick up stickers each Monday as they sign in, then give them to kids they observe doing an
, telling them exactly what they did to earn the sticker.

Have your classroom create a quilt for display at the school, in a

shopping mall, or at the shopping centre. Each child draws an picture on a
patch and then asks a group of parent volunteers to assemble the quilt. If multiple quilts are
made, they can be distributed to children's hospitals and to organisations that support the
homeless.

Have the students write a kindness note to all relatives and special friends letting them know
why they are so special.

Have the students create an alphabetical list of easy Acts of Goodness activities together. For
instance:

A: I pat a friendly Animal.

B: I Brought my laundry to the washroom.
C: I helped a person Carry something.

X: I gave someone in my family an eXtra hug.

Then make up a page on bright paper with the A- Z activities listed on

it. As the students complete each activity, they can tell about it and punch
out that letter with a hole punch (with help if needed). When the students punch out their
letters completely, they get their names on a bulletin board with perhaps a quote from them
about why the Three Acts of Goodness are important or about how their
activities made them feel.

Organise the older students to "adopt" younger students for the day. The students can eat
lunch together, read to each other or play a game together.
Gather a collection of stories from students, teachers, families and
administrators. Publish and distribute the "book" to the school and community. Allow
students to keep a few copies to give to people who have made a difference in their lives or
offer to people as an example of

. Hold a teddy bear drive and collect new and used teddy bears throughout the
school and community. Also, ask the student council for funding to buy more bears. Gather all
of the teddy bears and donate them to the police or fire station to be distributed to fire
victims and/or cancer patients at the local children's hospital.

Plan a classroom or school recycling effort. Contact a local agency to see if it would be willing
to remove your recyclables. Find out how they must be sorted and stored. Collect and recycle
everything you can. Contact your local media for publicity of your efforts.

Start a ribbon campaign and give out

ribbons to be worn and passed on to another. Your class could sign the back before passing
them along. Gather the "completed" ribbons and give them to the local shopping mall,
municipal building or city hall to be displayed.

Conduct a Search. Have the students look online for stories about
and summarise the story for
the rest of the class. Keep a record of all the stories and make a "
anthology book.

Talk to the school or town library about forgiving late fines during
Week. In return, volunteer to help librarians with book organisation, cleaning and landscaping .

. Create and deliver baskets of lovely things for the elderly or shut-ins. Talk
with local shops and ask for free supplies or ideas. Take a class field trip to deliver the baskets.

Sponsor the planting of a Tree or Flower Bed.

With the help of youth groups, service clubs or other volunteers, plant the tree or flowers in a
public area of the school grounds. Display a Plaque by the display for
others to read about . This
could also be done in a public park or walking trail.

Volunteer to tutor younger students in your school with maths, science, spelling, etc.
Set up a handyman/ Gardener Appreciation Day and have your class assist with their jobs for
an hour/day for a week. Be sure to make a banner or card telling your handyman I gardener
how much they are appreciated. A special basket of lovely things could also be given to these
special people.

Make hearts for Valentine's Day and post them all over the school. Include the name of one
student, teacher, administrator, handyman, volunteer, etc., and write an to
complete on each heart. Be sure that students find their hearts and complete their assigned
task. Record comments and thoughts about the activity from students and staff members and
publish them in the school newspaper.

Your school's student council or Club can sponsor an activity

each day during Week and can announce the events each morning over the intercom.
Some activity ideas include: A trash pick-up, a visit to a local senior home, youth shelter,
children's hospital, animal shelter, etc.

Promote special classroom recycling projects. The profits can benefit a special
activity or local cause.

Study kind people in history. Have students illustrate their and discuss them
in class or write a report.

Make individual"check listsli for students during Week and encourage each student to
complete some or all ofthe gestures listed. Activities could include:
helping neighbors weed their lawns; writing a note to a supervisor of someone who has
helped you, picking up litter; offering to baby-sit for a mother with young children to give her
a day or evening to herself; surprising someone in your house with breakfast in bed (and
cleaning up the kitchen); smiling and saying thank you to the bus driver and doing anything
else that is good.
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Contact Details
Rev. Miao You
Nan Tien Institute {CRICOS: 03233C)
PO Box 1336
Unanderra NSW 2526
Tel: 61-2-4272 0600 ext. 614
Email miaoyou@nantien.edu.au