Here come the Holidays!

Wrapping up the Term

Wellbeing Wrap Up: Students Speak

Thinking Back, Looking Forward

In place of our regular Resilience Project Cards, we wanted to take a moment to explore Gratitude, Emotional Literacy and Mindfulness straight from some of our wonderful students. It is important to us at the College that we get a chance to hear from our students themselves - about what they enjoy, are grateful for and what makes them feel excited. Approximately 15 Grade 6-9 students were asked at random to write down their thoughts on the following prompts:

Something good or fun that has happened this term/semester

Culture Day (written down many, many times!)
Playing in sport competitions against other schools
Making oobleck in science class
Going to Year 5 Camp
Athletics Day
We get to wear our pyjama's to school next week

Something you're grateful for from this term/semester:

My class
Good classmates
I'm grateful for the supporting staff
My frinds
PE Class
Friends
Athletics Carnival
Making new friends
Camp
Stem and Science

Something you're looking forward to in Term 3 + 4

Year 9 Graduation
More activities as a whole year level
African Classes
Camp (written 7 more times!)
Science fair
Basketball Court Opening
Year 6 Graduation
New electives
School Holidays
My Family vacation

There have been some wonderful moments during Semester One, and there will be so much to look forward to once we come back from holidays! Be sure to frequently check our 'What's On' page in the newsletter for information on any of our upcoming events and opportunities - more detailed information to come in Term 3!

Cassidy Marsh

Engagement Officer

Wellbeing during the School Holidays

Rosa Caruso

School Counsellor

Need some inspiration?

Low maintenance, low cost and low stress ideas for the holidays for you and the kids!

Banana & Oat Breakfast Cookies

You’ll need:

2 ripe bananas
1 cup rolled oats
Optional! A handful of choc chips, raisins, or cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced). Best to let a trusted adult do this step!
Mash bananas in a bowl
Stir in oats (and any extras you've chosen)
Scoop spoonfuls onto a lined tray and flatten slightly
Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden
Cool and enjoy — perfect for breakfast or snacks!