The Wellbeing Page 

SMPS Recess and Lunch Group 

Hello SMPS friends and families! 

My name is Mr Sam, and since the start of Term 3, we have set up a selection of activities, games and resources at the park for our Year 1-6 students to enjoy during playtimes. 

In 2022, I ran a social skills group in the gym, and now we have moved outside to the park for all to enjoy. This was in response to some wonderful parent feedback, who suggested the park as an alternative which could be accessible to more students. 

I run the groups with the wonderful Miss D supporting. So far, the groups have been a big success, with new friendships blossoming. 

Some resources we often use are:

• Soccer balls
• AFL footies
• Scoop ball 
• Stick ball
• Skipping ropes
• Quoits
• Hula hoops (of various sizes)
• Dodgeballs
• Stepping spots
• Tennis balls
• Balls of various size

We are currently organising a collaboration with our Junior School Council (JSC), to set up similar games for our Prep students to enjoy on the forecourt. Watch this space! 

If your child would like to strengthen their leadership skills by helping in the group, please ask them to find Mr Sam at the park at recess and lunch from Monday to Thursday.

We’ll be there every recess and lunchtime, pending the Melbourne weather, with the exception of Friday afternoons.

Please remind your child that if they want to play on their own then of course they are welcome to, but if they would like to join some fun games with fun people, Mr Sam and Miss D would love to see you!