A Look at Learning

Prioritising Rest for a Happy Holiday

As the school year swiftly draws to an end, the family calendar can quickly become overloaded with concerts, presentations, and final events. While celebrating achievements is wonderful, this intense finish line often pushes students towards exhaustion. They've spent a long year navigating academic and social demands, and the constant activity now can easily lead to overstimulation and emotional drain. It is vital to guard against the trap of filling every spare moment. We want to ensure children don't start the holidays already running on empty after a lengthy school term.

The key to a good holiday break is ensuring students enter it ready to relax and enjoy it. A child who is already depleted won't be able to engage joyfully with Christmas celebrations or summer fun. We encourage you to prioritise genuine rest and recovery right now. This means scheduling "blank" afternoons where there are no demands—just quiet time, reading, or play. It also involves maintaining consistent sleep routines, even when seasonal activities tempt late nights, and being brave enough to say "no" to non-essential commitments. By intentionally creating this downtime, students are allowing their brains to process the busy year and clear the mental clutter.

Let's invest in a peaceful holiday season for the whole family by giving children the gift of rest in these final weeks. When students are able to properly decompress and recharge before the festive period, they are far better equipped to handle the excitement and demands of Christmas and summer without becoming overwhelmed. Our shared goal is for them to cross the school year finish line feeling accomplished, not completely worn out, so they can truly embrace the joy and relaxation that awaits.