Our Year: Best, Funniest, Proudest
Our Year Together
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Our Year Together
This lesson is a gentle end-of-year recap. Keep the mood warm, positive and inclusive. Use familiar examples from the group's real year as you speak.
Today’s aim
to talk about the best, funniest and proudest moments from this academic year.
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What one word would you use to describe this year?
Use the words to start a warm recap. Invite students to say why they chose their word.
Looking back at the year
This lesson is about our year.
We will think about:
best moments
funny moments
proud moments
things we did together
Use real class photos or reminders if available. Keep wording simple and concrete.
Best moments
Best moments are times that felt really good.
They might be:
a trip
a lesson you loved
time with friends
a success in class
Link to real events from the year such as visits, projects, celebrations or class routines the group enjoyed.
Which one can be a proud moment?
Getting lost
Keeping going
Feeling bored
Missing out
Based on slides 8 and 9: pride can come from effort, bravery, trying again and finishing work.
What is one good, funny or proud moment you will remember from this year?
Reflection only. Encourage one simple memory or feeling.
Roleplay Game
Choose one of the moments we just discussed and act it out.
Everyone else has to try and guess what you are acting out!
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What did a member of staff do well this year?
Students may mention joining in, trying again, laughing together, helping others, confidence, success or feeling proud. Accept personal examples from the year.
What did you learn about yourself this year?
Reflection only. Students may name a best, funny or proud moment, or a person who helped them.
How do you feel about this year now?
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