Wellbeing

Term 3 is well and truly underway. We have also welcomed Danica, a Social Work University student to our team. Danica will be completing her university placement with us across Term 3 and 4. She will support the running of clubs, small focus groups and learn from our wonderful teachers and ES staff.

I am so pleased to see how wonderfully our Students have been actively displaying our school values, routines and expectations in all settings around the school. As I observe students demonstrating our school values I am adding a  'Positive Student Observation' on compass to acknowledge the behaviour and share this with families.

Lunchtime Clubs

Lunchtime clubs have resumed in the Wellbeing hub. 

Mondays - Colouring / Mindful Mandala Colouring

Tuesdays - Beading club

Thursday - Origami

We have made a small adjustment to the schedule and the choice of clubs. It has been lovely seeing students from different year levels working collaboratively and supporting each other to have success. Thank you to the students who offer to help with the pack up at the end - it is greatly appreciated.

Wellbeing Groups

Over the last 3 weeks our focus has been on Gratitude and what makes us happy. Students have had discussions about:

• what they are grateful for, 

• what makes them happy, 

• how to use those happy activities as a way to help when you might be feeling  down/ sad. 

The year 2 - 6s completed a 'What Fills My Cup' Wellbeing activity while classes were grouped differently for Parent Teacher Interviews. Year 5/6s also participated in teamwork games aimed to promote communication, collaboration and positive encouragement.

Student Representative Committee (SRC)

The SRC have been meeting fortnightly to act as the 'Student Voice' of the school. Each meeting the SRC members will share information and then plan to gather ideas and insights from their classes. The actions they have been working towards are:

• bringing issues to the attention of school leadership (requests for the playground, areas they would like to see change/ improvement as school).

• Working on the updated SWPBS model for school positive behaviour recognition.

Life is full of Challenges

As we head into second semester it is important to remind ourselves and our children that life is full of challenges, set-backs and sometimes disappointments. 

Disappointment is a natural part of life that young people will encounter as they navigate through different experiences. It can result from unmet expectations, setbacks, or shattered dreams. 

However, learning to manage disappointment is crucial for building resilience and personal growth. Young people have a lot of choice regarding how they think and respond to disappointment.

Disappointment can be a tricky emotion to deal with at any age. It's important to understand that disappointment is a normal emotion and plays a vital role in a young person's emotional, intellectual, and social development. 

Instead of trying to shield children from disappointment, we can support them in learning how to cope with it, as it equips them with the skills for future challenges. Helping children develop healthy strategies for managing disappointment will contribute to their long-term happiness and success. It's like a practice lap on the course to adulthood.