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Woodlands News 

Administration Area Upgrade

You may have noticed that the  upgrade of the Reception and Administration area has gathered some momentum in the last week or so. At the time of writing this,  the steel frame for the new reception area is being craned in with the construction of the internal frame and roof being completed in the next week or two.

 

In the existing part of the upgrade all wiring and mechanic provisions have been prepped and installed, ready for the plasterers to come in and begin their work in the next couple of weeks. 

 

Thank you again to our staff, students and families for your flexibility whilst these works take place. We are told they are still on track for a December finish.

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2023 STATE AUSTRALIAN GIRLS FOOTBALL

Congratulations superstars!

Information and photos to come in the next newsletter from Coach Mr. Hicks

 

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Greetings Woodlands Community,

To introduce myself for those who don’t know, I’m Jon Watson ex teacher at Woodlands now gardener. Each year I take a group to South Africa to work on a conservation project at Shamwari Game Reserve. I will be heading back these September school holidays. 

 

One of the projects we work on is with the local community in the health of their domestic dogs, providing rabies shots, deworming and general health checks. Many in these communities live hand to mouth so domestic animals are a lower priority – these free health checks are greatly appreciated. Nearly all dogs do not have dog collars and are restrained with string , wire or anything that can be of use.

 

I am looking to take as many dog collars over as possible. If you have any old dog collars, any shape or size in any condition and would like to pass them on please feel free to send them to me at school. 

 

 A box will be situated in the office area where these leashes can be left. I can guarantee all donations will be put to use and greatly appreciated. I will get some pictures whilst I am there to show just where these donations go. 

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING 

 

1. Eat regularly: If you do not eat food for several hours, your blood sugar levels will drop. This can make you feel fatigued, irritable, and miserable.

  • Make sure you have breakfast every day!
  • Instead of having 2-3 big meals per day, try to have 5-6 smaller meals and snacks.
  • Prioritise low GI food choices, as these will promote slow and constant energy release.

2. Aim for your 2&5 a day: Fruit and veggies contain all of the important minerals and vitamins our body needs to function optimally, and are also a great source of fibre!

  • Frozen fruit and vegetables count (and are nutritionally just as good)! If you are worried about fresh fruit and veggies having a short shelf-life and going to waste, stock up on frozen ones. That way, when your bananas go brown half-way through the week, you have a plan B! 

3. Ensure you are eating enough protein: The building blocks of protein are called “amino acids”. These amino acids are important in creating chemicals your brain needs to regulate thoughts and feelings.

  • Protein is not just meat! Remember foods such as eggs, tofu, nuts, and yoghurt are also great sources of protein.
  • Aim to get a kick of protein every time you eat.

4. Manage your fluid intake: If you do not drink enough fluid, you may find it difficult to concentrate and stay focused. 

  • Water is a cheap and healthy option- this should make up majority of our daily fluid intake.
  • Not all of your fluid intake should be coffee! Caffeine is a stimulant, meaning it can increase activity of your brain, making you feel refreshed and focused in the short-term. However, once its effects wear off, it may leave you feeling anxious or depressed, and may disrupt your sleep. Also, if you are anything like my dad who can’t crack a smile until he has had his morning coffee, I am sure you understand how caffeine withdrawals can make you feel grumpy and put you in a bad mood.

5. Eat the right fats: Your brain needs omega-3 and omega-6 to keep it working well, and these unsaturated fats are essential for learning and memory.

  • Great sources of these ‘good’ fats are flaxseeds, chia seeds, salmon, walnuts and tofu.
  • Remember, saturated fats (eg. Fried foods) are the ‘bad’ fats that we want to try and minimise intake of!