Wellbeing

Walk Safely to School Day

A big WELL DONE to everyone who participated in our Walk Safely to School Day last Friday. It was so lovely to see so many smiling faces as students and their families walked to school despite the gloomy weather. It was a fantastic way to begin the day by moving our bodies and grabbing a piece of fruit upon arriving at school. There was a great buzz on the basketball court as everyone munched on their fruit and caught up with friends. 

  Thanks to the P&F for organising the delicious fruit that was enjoyed by the entire school community!

The Resilience Project

Working on mindfulness gives us opportunities to develop our ability to pay attention to the present moment and our thoughts. Practising mindfulness daily can help us stay focused on set tasks and reduce stress and anxiety.

Whole Family Activity:

Mindful Walk

• As a family, go on a walk outside in nature. This might be around your local walking track, at your local park, or just around your streets.
• While walking, tune into your senses and observe what you can see, hear, and feel. Or you might choose to focus on one of the senses. Eg: Hear: what are all the noises you can hear on your walk?
• On your way home or when you return home, share what each person saw, heard, or felt.

Family Habit Builder:

Each night at dinner, ask everyone to take one mouthful of food more mindfully than the rest and think about the flavours they can taste and how it makes them feel. (They can also thank the chef!).

For more on the Resilience Project check out their website: The Resilience Project

And for more on building wellbeing and resilience at home visit:  TRP@HOME

Bridget Troup

Wellbeing Leader