Wellbeing 

Are you getting enough sleep?

Sleep is an essential part of healthy growth and development for children.  During sleep, the

 body and brain carry out important processes that support learning, emotional wellbeing, and physical health. Quality sleep allows the body to rest and repair, strengthens the immune system, supports brain development, and helps children manage their emotions and

 behaviour throughout the day.

When children get enough sleep, they are better able to concentrate at school, remember what they learn, and regulate their mood. Adequate sleep can also support healthy growth, as growth hormones are primarily released during deep sleep. On the other hand, a lack of sleep can make children feel tired, irritable, and less able to focus, which may affect both learning and relationships with others.

How much sleep does my child  need?

Every child is different, and the amount of sleep needed can vary from one child to another. However, sleep requirements generally change as children grow.

As a guide:

• Children aged one to three years need about 12 to 14 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period (including naps).
• Children aged three to six years usually need 10 to 12 hours of sleep each night.
• Children aged seven to 12 years typically require 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night.

Supporting healthy sleep habits

Families can help children develop good sleep habits by encouraging consistent routines and creating a sleep-friendly environment. Some helpful strategies include:

• Keeping regular bedtimes and wake-up times, even on weekends
• Establishing a calm bedtime routine, such as reading or quiet time
• Limiting screen use (phones, tablets, gaming, and TV) before bedtime
• Ensuring the bedroom is quiet, dark, and comfortable

• Encouraging regular physical activity during the day

   

Healthy sleep habits developed in childhood can last a lifetime. By prioritising sleep, families can support children and teens to learn well, feel emotionally balanced, and grow into healthy adults.

Wellbeing book of the Month

My Body has a Bubble is a children's picture book that uses the metaphor of an "invisible bubble" to teach kids about personal space, body boundaries, and respect for others. 

Positive Behaviours for Learning

As part of our ongoing development as a PBL school we continue to explicitly teach & model expectations from our matrix. Our data has shown that we need to reteach the following expectations from our matrix.

• We use kind words and actions
• We take ownership for our actions
• We include others
• We work cooperatively

• We never give up when things get hard

   

We encourage all families to talk to their children about these expectations...what they look like, sound like & feel like.

Feel free to email Sandy or Kiah or call the school office if you have any concerns or need help at any time.

Sandy: shenderson@olscwyn.catholic.edu.au        Kiah: kmiles@olscwyn.catholic.edu.au

Cheers

Sandy & Kiah