Assistant Principal's Report
Georgia Despotellis
We are pleased to welcome Nick Toohey to our school community as he steps into Celeste’s role and takes on the teaching of 4A while she begins family leave and prepares for the exciting arrival of her first child. Nick brings great energy and enthusiasm to the team, and we look forward to the positive contributions he will make both in the classroom and across the school. Please join us in making him feel supported and at home as he settles into his new role.
Anzac Day commemorates the day the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp (ANZAC) landed on the shores of Gallipoli on April 25, 1915, during World War I. I would like to acknowledge and congratulate our CSPS Drum Corps who marched in the Anzac Day Parade. It was amazing! You did us proud as you represented our school beautifully. Thank you to Sandy Hood and all our parents and students for your support and commitment.
Wellbeing - Stress Management
Facing stressors is a fact of life, for children and for adults. These strategies can help keep stress in check:
- Sleep well – experts recommend 9-12 hours of sleep a night for 6 to 12 year olds
- Write about it – research has shown that expressing oneself in writing can help reduce mental distress and improve wellbeing. Writing about positive feelings has been proven to ease symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Exercise – physical activity is essential as a stress reliever for people of all ages
- Learn Mindfulness
- Talk it out – using a trusted adult to discuss stressful situations can help children put things in perspective and find solutions
- Make time for fun and quiet – kids need time to do what brings them joy. Some children are happy to bounce from one activity to another, some children need more down time. It is essential that we find the healthy balance between favourite activities and free time.
- Get outside – spending time in nature is an effective way to relieve stress and improve overall wellbeing. Researchers have found that people who live in areas with more green space have less depression, anxiety and stress.
How can parents help?
- Model healthy coping strategies
- Let kids be problem-solvers
- Promote media literacy (limit screen time)
- Combat negative thinking
With the cooler weather ahead of us, please ensure that all your children’s belongings such as jackets, jumpers etc are clearly labelled! If you are missing any pieces of clothing, please have a look at the growing pile of lost property we have at the school.
Wishing a wonderful Mother’s Day to all our amazing mothers and other important figures in our students’ lives this Sunday. I hope you all enjoy a beautiful day with your loved ones.
Georgia Despotellis
Assistant Principal