Student Wellbeing
Friendly Faces
One thing that has impressed me in my time at Numurkah Primary is the friendliness of our students, especially in welcoming newcomers. Getting to know new people is a fantastic life skill and one that not only helps newcomers feel comfortable in a new environment, but also adds to our own sense of well-being. Meeting new people is not always easy, but we can always get better with practice!
There may be many reasons why making a newcomer feel welcome may be difficult but making a new friend is a great reward! We learn so much when we connect with people from other places or other cultures. I especially love trying new recipes from people I meet from other countries! This week, we had a great cooking time, trying out some foods from other cultures; hummus, tzatziki, salsa, nachos and baklava. Cooking and food preparation teaches us heaps – we especially enjoyed trying some produce from our veggie garden! Learning about new friends, different cultures and trying new foods adds to our life experiences; a sense of curiosity and willingness to explore is fantastic for our mental and social well-being!
Regards,
Tam Joyce
Chaplain
Student Wellbeing
Hi everyone,
At Numurkah Primary School, we really care about our students and their wellbeing. The best way to know if a child is happy and okay at school is to talk to them, listen and have a conversation. Student Wellbeing is very difficult to measure as illustrated in the cartoon below, ha ha. Food for thought: Sometimes we may assume that everything is okay when it is not, however, often we may also think that things are not okay, when they actually are. It is here that we need to work together and have a chat to work out what is the best way forward, for the student, family and school. Have a great weekend everyone.
Regards,
Mr Jenner
