Wellbeing

Wellbeing Leader: Mrs Jessica Carmichael
Chaplain: Lorraine Bain

Fortnightly foci week 9

Food & Mood

How does food affect your mood?

We have known for a long time that diet has a significant impact on children’s physical health. Diet can impact growth, bone health, brain development, heart health and chronic disease risk later in life. However, recent research has started looking at the relationship between diet and mental health and behaviour. It is evident that what children (and adults) eat does indeed impact their mood, emotions and mental development.

While all of us can benefit from consistently eating healthier foods, children and teenagers are in a rapid phase of physical and neurological growth and development. Paying particular attention to what and how we feed them is essential to support their mood, attention, learning and behaviour. Research suggests that eating a healthy and nutritious diet can improve mental health, enhance cognitive skills like memory and concentration and improve academic performance.

You might think your child has a pretty good diet overall (with the occasional treat here and there of course). However, the statistics in Australia indicate that only around 65% of children are meeting the recommended daily serves of fruit and vegetables. The majority of children are not eating enough lean meats and alternatives.

Today, all students participated in a session with Kathleen from REDHS on Food and Mood. We encourage you to take the time to talk to them about the presentation.

Happy Birthday ~

Fortnightly HAPPY BIRTHDAY to:

-Hannah

Attendance

Did you know that if your child has below 90% attendance, it is extremely difficult to make progress in their learning? We encourage 96% attendance, at minimum, for the best chance to learn and progress.

If students are unable to attend, please notify the school by calling the office at 5484 1797 or logging their absence on PAM. If an absence is not reported, you will receive a text message by 10:00 am.