Scones & Stories Outcomes:
Stage 3

Outcome: PH3-RRS-01: Explains and applies skills and strategies to manage respectful relationships. 

Students:

Demonstrate empathy and respect when interacting with people from different backgrounds and generations 

• apply active listening and effective communication skills 
• consider different perspectives, experiences and needs when developing relationships 
• recognise behaviours and actions that promote inclusion, connection and belonging 
• use interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships 

Relevant to Scones & Stories:

Students practise empathy, active listening, respectful communication and perspective -taking when interacting with older Australians. They apply these interpersonal skills to build positive and respectful relationships across generations. 

Outcome: PH3-IHW-01: Examines and explains factors that influence identity, health and wellbeing of individuals and groups. 

Students:

• recognise the relationship between social connection, belonging and wellbeing 
• explore how positive relationships can influence emotional and social wellbeing 
• identify actions individuals can take to support the wellbeing of others 
• consider how participation in community activities can strengthen connection and belonging 
• reflect on how helping others can positively influence their own sense of purpose and wellbeing 

Relevant to Scones & Stories:

Students examine how social connection, relationships, belonging and community participation can influence wellbeing. They consider the wellbeing of both older Australians and young people and reflect on how volunteering and helping others can contribute positively to individual and community wellbeing. 

Outcome: HS3-HIS-01: Examines and describes the development of Australian colonies and Australia as a nation, using sources as evidence. 

Students:

• use a range of sources to investigate experiences of people in Australia’s past 
• recognise that people’s experiences and perspectives can differ 
• ask questions to obtain information about people’s experiences 
• use oral histories and personal accounts as historical evidence 
• compare aspects of life across different periods 
• consider how social and technological change has influenced everyday life 

How this is addressed in Scones & Stories:

This outcome can be supported through the program’s oral-history component, particularly where students use residents’ stories and recollections as sources. Students can ask questions about childhood, schooling, family and community life and consider how Australian society and everyday life have changed over time. 

Outcome:PH3-SMI-01: Evaluates and applies self-management and interpersonal skills in a range of contexts. 

Students apply interpersonal skills in a real-world context: initiating conversations, listening actively, showing empathy, responding appropriately, cooperating with others and adapting their communication when interacting with aged-care residents.