Student Wellbeing

Finding balance and finishing well

As we enter the final term of the school year, it’s easy to feel like we’re racing towards the finish line. Assessments and celebrations that fill the calendar — and while these moments are exciting, they can also leave us feeling stretched and tired.

This term, we want to remind our school community that wellbeing matters just as much as achievement. It’s not about doing everything at once but about finding balance — recognising when to give our best effort and when to pause and rest.

Finishing Well — Not Perfectly

Finishing well isn’t about perfection. It’s about being kind, steady, and intentional. It’s about showing up each day with a willingness to learn, care, and try again, even when things feel busy or hard.

Our schoolwork and grades do matter. They represent effort, learning, and perseverance — qualities we value deeply. But they don’t tell the whole story. A student’s character, curiosity, compassion, and courage are as important as their report card. True success comes when we grow both academically and personally — when the lessons we learn in the classroom also shape our hearts.

Encourage your children (and yourself!) to focus on progress over perfection. Learning comes from challenge and reflection, and finishing well means celebrating how far we’ve come, not just what’s left to do.

Everyday wellbeing reminders

Here are a few small but powerful ways to look after wellbeing this term:

• Rest matters: Sleep and quiet moments help our bodies and minds recharge.
• Gratitude changes perspective: Each day, pause to thank God — or simply reflect — on something good. Gratitude grows joy.
• Stay connected: Spend time with people who bring out your best. Connection strengthens resilience.
• Be kind: Kindness towards others and yourself builds confidence and calmness.
• Reflect and reset: As the year draws to a close, take time to look back with thankfulness and forward with hope.

Finding Peace in the pace

Even when life feels full, we can find peace by slowing down and taking a breath. Whether through prayer, time outdoors, or a quiet moment of reflection, stillness gives space for strength to grow.

The Bible reminds us, “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). In stillness, we rediscover peace, perspective, and the reminder that we don’t walk this journey alone.

We’re proud of the way our community continues to show care, compassion, and encouragement. Let’s finish this year with balance, gratitude, and joy — achieving not just great results, but strong hearts and a deep sense of wellbeing.

Blessings,

Tash King 

Counselling Team Leader