PBIS

Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Your Best.

This fortnight we are focusing on being quick and ready to head back into class to learn after play. We can do this by making sure when the music goes we get a drink, go to the toilet and line up with our class ready to go!

Our fortnightly blitz is:

“When the music goes stop your play, go to the toilet, get a drink and line up straight away!”

The Resilience Project

We work closely with The Resilience Project to support the well-being of our school community. The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs and provides evidence-based, practical strategies to build resilience.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing the Parent & Carer Hub with you. The videos are 5-10 minutes long and will walk through the key pillars of resilience with some new content: Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness, Connection & Vulnerability. You’ll hear stories and be introduced to activities to show how these strategies can support your children's learning and development, and also support you as parents and carers.

This week’s presentation from The Resilience Project focuses on Gratitude.

Gratitude is paying attention to the things that we have right now, and not worrying about what we don’t have. We practise this by noticing the positives that exist around us.

Research shows that practising gratitude rewires our brains to overcome the negativity bias (which can lead to anxiety and depression) and see the world for what we are thankful for. It is also shown to broaden thinking, and increase physical health through improved sleep and attitude to exercise.

Parent & Carer Hub

Part 2 - Gratitude: https://theresilienceproject.com.au/2023-parent-carer-hub-inspire-hugh-martin/

Hugh shares a personal story that highlights the importance of paying attention to what we’ve got. He suggests writing a gratitude letter to someone and shares the positive effects this will have on your mental wellbeing.There are many ways in which you can practise gratitude, for some ideas visit TRP@Home.

For mental health resources and support information, visit The Resilience Project’s Support Page.

Seasons for Growth

Learning to live with change and loss

Everyone is affected by change and loss at some time in our lives. At Sacred Heart Primary School we recognise that when changes occur such as separation, divorce, death, school transitions and natural disasters children may benefit from learning the skills to manage these changes effectively. We are therefore offering an education program called Seasons for Growth which will commence in Term 3.

This program is facilitated in small groups of up to 7 participants and is based on research which highlights the importance of social support and the need to practise new skills to cope effectively with change and loss. The program focuses on building skills such as how to manage feelings, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication and develops peer support networks. Participation in the program can promote improved self-esteem and self-confidence as well as giving children the opportunity to find their own voice amid change.

If you think your child/ children would enjoy joining the Seasons for Growth program, we encourage you to talk to him/her about it. We are pleased to be able to offer this successful program and we are confident that it will be a valuable learning experience for those involved.

If you require further information please contact Miss Marly Fountain (Wellbeing Leader)

mfountain@shyarrawonga.catholic.edu.au

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