Wellbeing

Why Breakfast Matters

After a night of sleep, your body and brain need fuel to get going again. Breakfast “breaks the fast” and refuels your system for the day ahead.

Here’s what happens when you start your day with a good breakfast:

🧠 Sharper focus: Your brain runs on glucose — breakfast gives it the energy it needs to help you concentrate and remember information.
⚡ More energy: Eating in the morning helps stabilize your blood sugar levels so you don’t feel sluggish before lunch.
😌 Better mood: A healthy breakfast can reduce irritability and help you feel calmer and more positive.
🍎 Healthier habits: Regular breakfast eaters tend to make better food choices throughout the day.

What Makes a Great Student Breakfast?

Aim for a mix of whole grains, protein, and fruit or vegetables — the perfect combo for energy, focus, and fullness.

Here are some easy ideas:

Overnight oats with milk, fruit, and nuts
Whole-grain toast with peanut butter and banana
Smoothie made with yogurt, fruit, and spinach
Eggs with wholemeal toast and a piece of fruit
Yogurt parfait layered with granola and berries

💬 This Week’s Challenge

Eat breakfast every day for the next 7 days!Keep track of how you feel — your focus, mood, and energy levels. You might be surprised how much of a difference it makes.

Positive Behaviours for Learning

As part of our ongoing development as a PBL school we continue to explicitly teach & model expectations from our matrix. Our data has shown that we need to reteach the following expectations.

The foci for the beginning of Term 4 are:

Respect:

We are patient

We listen to & follow the instructions of all staff

We respect other peoples belongings

Responsibility:

We take ownership of our choices

Resilience:

We learn from our mistakes

We have high expectations of ourselves & others

We have a growth mindset.

We encourage all families to talk to their children about these expectations...what they look like, sound like & feel like.

Sun Smart

It's that time of year again when all students must wear a hat when outside. It is strongly suggested that the hat be a bucket style as this gives the best protection. School hats are available from the uniform shop. Please make sure your child's hat has their name on it. Students who do not have a hat will be asked to stay in the shade as we do have...

NO HAT, NO PLAY

If you have any concerns or need help in any way please contact Sandy - shenderson@olscwyn.catholic.edu.au or Kiah - kmiles@olscwyn.catholic.edu.au - Alternatively you can phone the school office.

Cheers

Sandy & Kiah