Faith & Wellbeing
WELLBEING
Kids Care pack from Smiling Minds
Remote Learning 2.0. Here we are again, we have all had our own experiences and challenges with remote learning and lockdown number 1.0. It is easy to think we know now what we are doing, we have our passwords and codes we know the routine. However, this time is not easier by any means. There is a whole set of new challenges for parents and students.
There is a plethora of information available at your fingertips to assist you in yours and your children's wellbeing at times like these. We have all heard by now that self care is incredibly important but are we actually taking care of ourselves? I came across this kids care pack from smiling minds which I thought was worth sharing. There are 3 topics to choose from and parents can work through the modules at your convenience. They are also age group specific.
Ready by the end of term 3
Serves All of the St James Community
No Calories Just Fun
Ingredients
- Anyone who would like to contribute
- Your favourite recipe
- Photos and Fun
Preparation
- Gather your favourite ingredients and get yourself in the kitchen! Create your masterpiece and make sure you take 1-2 pictures of yourself and your creation.
- Type your favourite recipe in a word doc or email be sure to include your pictures and send it to Mrs Mac at gmcnamara@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
- Have fun and enjoy eating your creation. Make sure you clean up after yourself.
- The recipes will be put together in a fabulous cookbook.
- The cookbook will be ready for purchase in Term 4 all proceeds raised will go towards St Vincent De Paul.
Tips
Ask your parents for help in the kitchen, always make sure there is an adult present when preparing and cooking.
If you would like to enter the competition to name the St James Community Cookbook please be sure to send your entry to Mrs Mac!
Best Wishes,
Georgia McNamara
Student Wellbeing Leader
gmcnamara@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
On-line Gaming
Often parents share with me concerns they have about their child’s use of online gaming. Concerns range from the safety of games, addiction to health and behavioural changes. Over the coming weeks, I will include in the school newsletter some strategies for you to use that may help you and your child be in a win/win situation with online gaming.
Apart from the eSafety site, https://www.esafety.gov.au/, being an excellent place to find information about all things relating to online gaming, can I recommend the site, https://www.commonsensemedia.org/, as another place to find out about the
content of games, their strengths and weaknesses, age appropriateness and reviews by parents.
Kind regards,
Maureen Flanagan
Family Counsellor
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
St James Feast Day
On Saturday the 25th of July we celebrated the Feast of St James the Great. Throughout the week the students engaged in prayer and Liturgy, and activities to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of who St James was and how we can learn from his life to be followers of God just like he was.
On Friday a short video will be posted to the Parent Landing page celebrating the beautiful work that the students completed. I hope you all take a moment to celebrate the amazing work the students at St James are doing during Remote Learning.
Sacraments
As you may be aware, Sacramental programs are currently on hold within the Diocese of Melbourne. As soon as I have further information I will pass it on to you.
In the meantime if you do have any questions or concerns please to do hesitate to email me eherbert@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au
For Parish Newsletters, please refer to the Parish Website
Regards,
Emma Herbert
RE Leader
eherbert@stjamesbrighton.catholic.edu.au