Deputy Principal, Wellbeing 

As the holidays approach, it is imperative that you make the most of the time away from work and school, so you return feeling like you’ve actually had a holiday and are ready to take on the challenges of a new term.

We have much to look forward to in Term Three with a full co-curricular and camps program, Wellness Week and College Has Got Talent (we would love some parent acts this year), House Music, Matilda the Musical, Susan Maclean - Cyber Safety parent session and so much more. I wish our wonderful College community a very restful and peaceful holiday. Keep safe and well!

Here are some holiday tips from Michael Grose:

1. Rest up – In schools, we are constantly on the go. We underestimate (and actively ignore) the affect that constantly being in this state has on our bodies (adrenal fatigue anyone?). This often goes unnoticed until holidays arrive and we fall in a big heap. 

Make the most of the holiday break to rest and recuperate by allocating time to do nothing. Perhaps some non-work related reading or catching up on your favourite television series.

2. Strategically plan times to get school work done - Don’t get to the last weekend of the holidays and find yourself in a panic because you haven’t done the work you intended to do. Instead of procrastinating, devote specific time during the break to getting the tasks done. You will feel much better when you return for Term Three.

3. Exercise every day - It doesn’t have to be preparation for a marathon but take the time to be active for at least a short period of time every day (ideally 30 minutes). Physical activity is considered one of the best ways to improve wellbeing.

4. Spend time outdoors – As the days are now longer, getting outdoors into the fresh air for a bush walk or a walk in the park, rejuvenates both the body and the mind.

5. Get away if possible - It doesn’t have to be extravagant but getting away for a couple of days has many advantages. For a start, there’s no housework or chores in your face screaming to be done.

6. Get tidying - Create a list of high priority tasks and address them one-by-one. Chunking time in your daily routine to attend to these jobs will make them seem more manageable and increase the chance of you actually getting them done.

7. Socialise - Socialise with friends but more importantly, with friends and family who you don’t see every day. 

Source: Michael Grose Parenting Ideas. 

Kristen Waldron

Deputy Principal Wellbeing