Thrive & Flourish
Benvenuto! I hope that you have had a great couple of days resting and enjoying family time. If you are a ‘horse racing’ aficionado I hope you enjoyed the celebrations and had a win, if like me the colour of the jockeys’ silks are what helps me pick a winner then, I hope you had fun, and for those that are not fans of the race, may you have had a peaceful day.
Each day we are faced with numerous challenges that impact our social and emotional wellbeing. These challenges can often lead to children not wanting to attend school. Now if a child is genuinely sick, then they must stay home or seek the care they need. However, if a child just doesn’t want to come to school because the cat is sick, then the hard conversation has to be had that school and learning trumps the cat! An absent child misses the chance to learn something that they will need in order to understand more difficult concepts and the learning cycle progresses.
If your child is questioning coming to school then talk with them and the importance of learning. If you need support, consider reaching out to your child’s teacher or other members of staff who may help you talk about absences. It is important to know that you are supported in this matter and that school attendance is critical for ongoing learning success.
DEALING WITH ANGER
We all experience moments of anger; it's a perfectly normal part of being human. And as a dad, you're no exception!
The journey of parenthood can be challenging and stirs up a wide range of emotions, often revealing triggers you never knew existed.
Remember, you are only human and anger is inevitable, but it's how you choose to express it that counts.
Top Tips
- Accept that you are angry. It is normal to feel angry sometimes.
- Look at ways you can express your anger without harming yourself or others.
- Remove yourself from the situation – walk away, take time out, go outside and walk it off.
- Take deep breaths and get the emotion under control so you can think clearly.
- Listen to and understand your anger. Often underneath the anger, there are other feelings such as hurt, fear, disappointment, and sadness. It is important to let yourself be aware and feel the feelings underneath the anger.
- Express your feelings calmly and directly. You are more likely to get your message across this way.
If you find you are struggling, call Lifeline on 131 114, Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636, Men’s Line Australia – 1300 789 978
WHATS ON OFFER:
Did you know at Sacred Heart School we have on offer a variety of activities and programs to support our children with social and emotional needs. These programs are offered by staff here at the school and some by external providers. They include:
- Workshop Wonders - building and creating with wood
- Emotikids - helping kids from F – 2 regulate emotions
- Chill Skills - supporting children to become calm and relaxed
- Secret Agents Society (SAS) – supporting children and their parents with Autism
- Gardening Gurus – establishing and maintaining our vegetable patch
- Brum Beat – using drums to express yourself
- Art Therapy – using art as a means of self-expression
- Positive Play – lunch time activities for those children that find the playground hard to navigate
- Sand Therapy – Neta Kirby (per need basis offsite)
- Counselling services – Catholic Care
- Season for Growth – a program to help with loss and grief
- A school pastoral wellbeing officer (one day per week)
- Speech Pathology – for children in need of therapy (fortnightly)
- Occupational Therapy – for children identified with particular needs (fortnightly)
Our hope is to support our children to be happy and healthy enabling them to be the best learners they can be. If you would like to know, more come along to our next cuppa and conversation or come in and see us.
Alla prossima settimana.
Liam's Joke of the Week
Q: Where can you not hide in the hospital?
A: ICU
