PAUSE 4 THOUGHT

Pause 4 Thought

22 May 2020

Don’t judge a book by it’s cover

It may not be apparently obvious what the link is between the image and the quote above. However, if your daughter (or you!) have watched my assembly this week, then you may be aware that I tucked into a tin of dog food with some gusto! It was in fact a can of lentil soup with the cover from a tin of dog food. So – don’t judge a book, or a tin, by its cover.

The point I was making is that we often judge by appearances or leap to conclusions. It is said that we form an opinion of someone within a few seconds of meeting them. We probably base that judgement on their looks, clothes, facial expression, handshake, body language.

It is Judgement that we will be exploring over the next few weeks. Judgement has many meanings and can be considered from a number of perspectives. My message this week is to give people time – time to get to know them, to learn what is on the inside. This short film demonstrates how leaping to conclusions can be misleading.

  • Behind every person there’s a story
  • Whether they laugh
  • Or cry
  • Or shout
  • Or whisper
  • Or smile
  • Or frown
  • Don’t judge people by their first appearance.
  • Treat people as you would want to be treated,
  • You could have a friend for life.

As we reach the end of the first half of the summer term, I am very aware of the huge changes we have all experienced and will continue to do so for some time. What I cannot know, or judge, is how they have affected each of you and your family individually – but whatever you are feeling, and wherever you are, my thoughts are with you.

Enjoy the half term week – and we shall see what June has to bring us!

Mrs D-C

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