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Typically, by the end of Year 8, students:
Recognise emotions
examine influences on and consequences of their emotional responses in learning, social and work- related contexts
Recognise personal-qualities-and-achievements
make a realistic assessment of their abilities and achievements, and prioritise areas for improvement
Typically, by the end of Year 8, students:
Develop self-discipline and set goals
select, use and analyse strategies that assist in regulating behaviour and achieving personal and learning goals
Communicate effectively
analyse enablers of and barriers to effective verbal, nonverbal and digital communication
Negotiate and resolve conflict
assess the appropriateness of various conflict resolution strategies in a range of social and work-related situations
Typically, by the end of Year 8, students:
Work independently and show initiative
critique their effectiveness in working independently by identifying enablers and barriers to achieving goals
Become confident, resilient and adaptable
assess, adapt and modify personal and safety strategies and plans, and revisit tasks with renewed confidence
Appreciate diverse perspective
acknowledge the values, opinions and attitudes of different groups within society and compare to their own points of view
Contribute to civil society
analyse personal and social roles and responsibilities in planning and implementing ways of contributing to their communities
Work collaboratively
assess the extent to which individual roles and responsibilities enhance group cohesion and the achievement of personal and group objectives
Make decisions
assess individual and group decision- making processes in challenging situations
Develop leadership skills
plan school and community projects, applying effective problem-solving and team-building strategies, and making the most of available resources to achieve goa