Student Wellbeing
Pajama Day - Friday the September 4th
Next Friday, we’re excited to celebrate Pajama Day at OHR! Pajama Day is all about building a strong sense of belonging, connection and community across our school. Students are invited to come to school in their favourite pajamas and will enjoy spending time with their buddies, sharing favourite books and playing card and board games together.
As part of the day, every student will also contribute a leaf to our OHR Belonging Tree, sharing something that helps them feel welcomed and connected to our school community.
We are asking families to bring along a gold coin donation, with all donations supporting Kids Helpline, a service that provides free, confidential support to young people when they need someone to talk to.
We can’t wait for a fun, cosy day celebrating what makes OHR a place where everyone belongs!
The Wellbeing Team
Helping Every Child Start the Day Well:
Every child thrives when they begin the school day feeling calm, settled and ready to learn. One of the best ways we can support this is by establishing a positive morning routine together.
Our classroom doors open at 8:30am, giving children time to settle into their learning environment before the school day officially begins. During this time, children independently unpack their school bag, organise their workspace, greet their classmates and teachers, and prepare for the day ahead. These simple routines help children develop independence, confidence and a sense of belonging.
At 8:45am, each class begins with prayer and Circle Time. This is a special part of our morning that allows children to connect with one another, reflect, and transition into the school day. While prayer nurtures our Catholic faith and helps children grow in their understanding of Scripture, it also provides a peaceful moment to slow down, regulate emotions and leave behind any worries or busyness from the morning. Circle Time further strengthens our classroom community, helping every child feel seen, valued and connected.
Lessons begin promptly at 9:00am, with Specialist classes commencing from 9:05am. Arriving before 8:45am gives your child the opportunity to participate fully in these important routines and begin their learning feeling calm, prepared and confident.
We understand that mornings can sometimes be challenging, and there will always be days when arriving early isn't possible. We greatly appreciate your support in aiming for an arrival between 8:30am and 8:45am whenever you can. Those extra few minutes make a meaningful difference to your child's sense of belonging, wellbeing and readiness to learn.
Thank you for partnering with us to give every child the best possible start to each school day.
Esther Jackson
Wellbeing Leader