Wellbeing

Well-being at GGLPS

It is essential that all students in the school feel safe and know that they belong to a supportive and caring environment. Well-being in a broad sense to us incorporates behaviour management, programs to support students socially and emotionally, and the development of strategies to act responsibly and aid learning. You are encouraged to discuss these ideas and strategies with your children to reinforce what is happening at school.

Take Time for Yourself

It’s hard sometimes looking after yourself. At times I reflect as I go to sleep on not being able to find any time for myself at all. We all have days like this and it’s important that we put in strategies to ensure that we are able to find time for ourselves.

I love the Mental Health Foundation of Australia. They have so many great ideas and have recently been sending out ideas on looking after yourself on their Twitter feed. These include practicing mindfulness, connecting with supports, cooking a healthy meal, learning a deep breathing exercise, unfollowing negative social media accounts, practicing progressive muscle relaxation, and taking a bubble bath. There are loads of ideas but these are just some of the more recent ones. Check out the MHFA website for more information.

Tim Kriewaldt

Deputy Principal/Learning Support Coordinator