Sowing the SEADs of Success

From the Assistant Principal: Wellbeing & Engagement

Matildas and Leadership

Last Friday night Adelaide Oval was abuzz with the Matilda fever, and I’m told the football (Soccer) showcased diverse leadership displayed by the players, coaches and administration staff. (I was with 400 young disco dancers at Loreto as we hosted the Year 7 and 8 SAXE Blue Disco).

The one on many Australians' lips is Sam Kerr. As well as being one the greatest female players on the planet, she is also an amazing role model and leader. Kerr’s team-mate, Steph Catley stated that she is unapologetically herself which makes her a fantastic leader who is true to her values. This leads to creating horizontal relationships where she sees her team-mates as equals, allowing them to be naturally themselves too. Kerr’s relationship with pressure also allows her to relax, turn it into a positive and make the most of each opportunity. “Pressure is a privilege and I love pressure.” Catley also said, "...she also has developed into a very intelligent leader who thinks very emotionally, that thinks a lot about other people, that will stand up for what’s right, who has a really powerful voice, will speak up no matter what, leads by example, and is just a really good person.”

Along with being an Indigenous Australian, she is a role model for our girls to aspire to, regardless of what happens in the upcoming matches

At Loreto, there are many formal, but just as importantly, informal avenues for leadership and it is wonderful to witness the growth in our girls when they dedicate themselves to these positions. We know that without leadership being a challenge, adaptations would not occur, and growth would become stagnant. Many of the greatest moments in leadership are in the darkest times and their messy and imperfect nature, which is often what make them so special. We mention to the girls they have two options when obstacles are placed in their path: to embrace them as part of the journey, or to feel annoyed and negative towards them. Only one of these paths will help them reach the destination they want.

Reference:

Matildas star Sam Kerr primed to thrive under World Cup spotlight | PerthNow

Around the College

Transport and using correct drop off zones

Please ensure parents and caregivers are NOT using Gate one (from Portrush Road) after 8am for school drop off, near the Performing Arts Centre

All student pick up and drop off should be via Talbot Grove or alternative, suitable side roads, near the College.

Sleep

Are your daughters getting enough sleep?

5-13 years = between 9 and 11 hours of sleep per night
14-17 years = between 8 and 10 hours of sleep per night

Interesting read

Australian teens not getting enough sleep | Australian Institute of Family Studies (aifs.gov.au)

Psychological and Health Services

“Raising Body Kind Teens” - Parent Webinar

We are thrilled to be partnering with the Butterfly Foundation to provide a Parent Webinar, “Raising Body Kind Teens”, on Wednesday 19 June, from 6pm to 7:15pm.

This event is open to all parents, from Reception to Year 12.

Are you looking for some practical advice on how to support your child’s body confidence?

It can be hard to know how to respond when a child speaks negatively about themselves, particularly when so many adults struggle with their own body image.

Join expert, Rachel Soderstrom from the Butterfly Foundation for a free and informative 75-minute seminar which will provide practical strategies for supporting positive body image in children and teens. Key topics include:

The power of positive role modelling
Reducing appearance talk
Healthy behaviours in relation to eating and exercise
Early intervention and referral advice.

Please register via Humanitix:

https://events.humanitix.com/butterfly-foundation-raising-body-kind-teens

Ms Lydia Baccanello

Director of Wellbeing Programs (R-12)