Learning Diversity
Dear Families,
If you feel that your child may need extra support or has a Disability that the school is not aware of, please contact the office and ask to speak to Sally Thomas or email me sthomas@saseaford.catholic.edu.au
🧠Cultivating Compassion: The Heartbeat of Meaningful Connections based on Relationships- compassion written by John Hendry, Neil Hawkes & Andrew Fuller
In our fast-paced world, where digital interactions often replace face-to-face conversations, the essence of genuine human connection can sometimes feel distant. Yet, at the core of every meaningful relationship lies a simple, yet profound, quality: compassion.
What Is Compassion?
Compassion goes beyond sympathy; it's the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. It's about walking in someone else's shoes, seeing the world through their eyes, and responding with kindness and care. As Atticus Finch wisely said in To Kill a Mockingbird, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view…until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
The Ripple Effect of Compassion
When we act with compassion, we don't just alleviate another's suffering; we also enrich our own lives. Compassion fosters empathy, strengthens trust, and builds resilience. It creates a ripple effect, inspiring others to act with kindness and understanding.
Compassion in Action
- Listen Actively: Give your full attention when someone is speaking. Show that you value their feelings and perspectives.
- Offer Help: Whether it's a kind word, a helping hand, or simply being present, small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
- Forgive Freely: Holding onto grudges weighs us down. Letting go of past hurts frees us to build stronger, more compassionate relationships.
A Call to Action
As we navigate our daily lives, let's commit to being more compassionate. Let's choose understanding over judgment, kindness over indifference, and connection over isolation. Together, we can create a community where compassion is the norm, not the exception.
📅 Program Support Group (PSG) Meetings – June 2025
We have set the dates for the upcoming Program Support Group (PSG) meetings for
May and June 2025
- Monday, 2 June
- Tuesday, 3 June
- Wednesday, 4 June
- Tuesday, 10 June
- Wednesday, 11 June
We’ve set these times to work for everyone, so please try to keep them as is unless it’s absolutely necessary to change. We’ll have appointments out to families via Operoo by the end of the week.
NCCD FACT SHEET FOR PARENTS
Please read the following information about the NCCD
MPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SENDING MEDICAL INFORMATION AND REPORTS
As a result of the Quality Assurance process and discussion. It is recommended that all medical documentation and reports that families are sending to staff be sent via email or in a hard copy. Please do not use the seesaw app to send medical information to school.
Sally Thomas
Diversity Leader