Gratitude

I cannot quite believe that we are now halfway through the Term and that remote learning has become our new normal - at least for the immediate future.  With the added challenges of the Stage 4 restrictions it is paramount that we all remain safe, healthy, and optimistic that life will return to normal as soon as is possible.

These are four messages that keep circling in my thoughts especially in relation to this:

All our students are learning in different ways:  they are still learning.

I am seeing and hearing some amazing stories about our wonderful students embracing the challenges of remote learning and throughout the newsletter you can see examples of this.

Our students are experiencing events that we would never have expected them to.

At school and at home they are working through these experiences building their resilience every step of the way.

We are all challenged by these circumstances and that is ok.  Gratitude is a gift.

I have talked about this previously, and it is often a focus amongst our staff. At a time of uncertainty, focusing on what I am grateful for has supported my own health and wellbeing. And I feel if I am healthy and well, I can do my three important jobs: being a great mum and gran, and a strong leader. So, what am I grateful for? For me it is the experiences shared with me of my grandchildren Lawrence, Lily, Georgia, and Hugh. It is the conversations I have with my children, Krystel and Jarryd. It is the coming to school every day and being part of a caring supportive community.

So, what are you grateful for? 

An Event not to be Missed!

Would you like some strategies to help you manage during remote learning?  If you do, then this is an event not to be missed!

On Tuesday 25 August, the Department of Education and Training is presenting a free webinar for parents and carers by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, on building family resilience during coronavirus (COVID-19).  Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children feel safe through uncertain times. 

Dr Carr-Gregg’s webinar is aptly named Managing the Coronacoaster – Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era.

In this webinar, Dr Carr-Gregg provides tools and strategies for parents and carers to help manage the lockdown and remote learning. Topics include:

• your supportive role
• setting the emotional tone
• focusing on what you can control
• how to deal with disappointment
• further resources and where to get help.

Dr Carr-Gregg’s presentation will run for 45 minutes. This will be followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session in which parents and carers can ask Dr Carr-Gregg questions.

Webinar details

When: Tuesday 25 August

Time: 7:30pm

Duration: 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute questions and answers session

Format: online via Webex

Cost: free

How to register

To register and for more information visit the Managing the Coronacoaster – Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era eventbrite page.

Thank you for your ongoing support, keep doing your best.

Helen