Our School Kindness Pledge
Launch a fun, school-wide contest to create one official pledge everyone can say together every day.
Contest Announcement Script (Week 1 Launch)
“Good morning, [School Name]! We’re launching a school-wide contest to create Our School Kindness Pledge — the official words we’ll say together every day!
Kindness is our shared superpower. Submit your pledge ideas by [deadline]. The winning pledge will be recited by the whole school!
Let’s make our school kinder — submit today! Thumbs up! 👍”
Why This Contest Works
- Creates strong student ownership and buy-in
- Makes kindness visible and exciting across the whole school
- Builds community and school spirit
- Supports SEL goals in a fun, memorable way
- Turns the pledge into a living symbol of your school culture
Simple Timeline & Ideas
- Week 1: Launch announcement + entry collection
- Week 2: Shortlist top entries + school-wide voting
- Week 3: Reveal the winning pledge in a special assembly
- Ongoing: Daily recitation + track “pledge in action” stories