MHiPS

Wellbeing Wizards

Please meet our Semester 1 Wellbeing Wizards!  Our wizards will be outside during lunchtimes promoting inclusive play and providing opportunities for all students to join in games and have a fun time at school.                   

Hudson K, Evelyn J, Arabella K, Mason P, Hazel C, jacob M, Ishaan C, Ayla C

International Women's Day

This Sunday, 8 March, is International Women’s Day—a global celebration recognising the achievements, talents, and contributions of women and girls everywhere. It also serves as an important reminder of the values of fairness, respect, and equal opportunities for all members of our community.

The day encourages young girls to believe in their abilities, speak with confidence, and dream boldly about their futures. When girls are supported to grow into strong, capable leaders, we help create a world where everyone has the chance to thrive.

Empowering picture storybooks such as Ada Twist, Scientist, Dear Girl, and The Paper Bag Princess play a meaningful role in this message. Through strong, relatable female characters, these stories promote confidence, leadership, and resilience. They challenge stereotypes and inspire girls to be adventurous, curious, and authentically themselves.

Stories you can read with your child to promote:

Confidence and leadership for young girls:

• Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty: Encourages curiosity and STEM for girls.
• Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty: Highlights resilience and creative problem-solving.
• Dear Girl by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Paris Rosenthal: A daily affirmation book for girls.
• The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch: Redefines fairy tales with a witty, rescuing heroine.
• Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell: Teaches self-confidence and overcoming bullies. 

Inspiring Biographies and Diverse Stories

• Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai: A story about using your voice to change the world.
• I Am Enough by Grace Byers: Celebrates loving yourself and others.
• Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison: Features inspiring, diverse historical figures.
• The Youngest Marcher by Cynthia Levinson: A story of courage about a 9-year-old activist.
• Ho'onani: Hula Warrior by Heather Gale: Follows a girl leading a traditional boys-only hula performance. 

Adventurous and Creative Heroines 

• Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen: Follows a mechanically-minded girl building her own flying machines.
• Interstellar Cinderella by Deborah Underwood: A futuristic twist on a classic tale featuring a space-mechanic princess.

The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires: A story about persistence and creativity.