Corbin Intermediate School hosted a Character Day to teach students the importance of being a “person of character”.
The event was organized by Corbin Intermediate PBIS, Positive Behavior and Inventions/Supports in Schools, and YSC, Youth Services Center. Corbin High School students served as role models at the event by planning and teaching the character lessons to the younger students.
“The main purpose of the event is to teach children about being a person of character. Students need to know the importance of respect, kindness, forgiveness, etcetera,” Corbin Intermediate PBIS specialist Erin Wells said.
The female lessons included Save the Drama (the dangers of gossip and rumors), Kindness and Forgiveness (Learning the right way to respond when others don't), Confidence and Attributes (learning our personal value), Open-mindedness (Tolerance and Acceptance of Others), and Being Accountable for Your Own Actions (Words and Actions can hurt and you can make a difference). The male lessons included The Tough Kid (Bully Prevention), Chivalry and Character (Becoming a modern day knight), Find the "Brut" Within (Self-control, benefits of fitness as a coping strategy), It's a Guy Thing (Hygiene and personal care), and Making Good Choices and Judgments.
Following the lessons, the students were able hear from multiple speakers. Carl Varney from UNITE spoke to the students about making good decisions in life and substance use prevention. While Josh Pollitt, Drew Mahan, and Joey Koogler reiterated the importance of good character.
Corbin Intermediate School is hoping to make Character Day an annual event as part of an initiative to create a more positive school culture and environment.