Year 9 Pastoral Guardian
End of Term – Time to Reflect, Rest, Rejuvenate, and Celebrate Success
As we reach the end of Term 1, it is important for us all to reflect on the last ten weeks and celebrate success that has been achieved - either big or small. I would recommend to girls to refer to their goals that they set at the start of the term - both academically and personally. I would like to congratulate the Year 9 students for their maturity and willingness to remain calm and positive, and complete all assessments and class work to the end of this challenging term. During this time of uncertainty, we all need to stay positive and look after ourselves and each other. Below are some activities that you can do with your family, while at home for extended periods of time.
Animal House brings the Zoo to you - Live Stream of Zoos in Victoria:
https://www.zoo.org.au/animal-house
These twelve famous Museums offer Virtual Tours you can take from your couch:
3D Animals come to life in your house with Google:
https://9to5google.com/2020/03/28/google-ar-animals/
Let your daughter do some cooking.
Super easy meals that your daughter can make themselves with things you will have at home.
https://www.marthastewart.com/1505773/13-super-easy-meals-teens-can-make-themselves
Positive Inspirations for all the family
Affirmations for the new year
https://chi-nese.com/new-year-affirmations-2020/
Creative ideas
28 Cool arts and crafts ideas for teens
https://diyprojectsforteens.com/arts-and-crafts-ideas-for-teens/
Online art classes for all levels
https://www.skillshare.com/browse/art
National Gallery of Art (NGA) kids art zone for Ipad
https://www.nga.gov/education/kids.html
Outdoor ideas
Enjoy some sunshine every day – read a book, go for a walk (1.5 metres away from others), water the plants, try growing your own fruit and vegetables
Exercise daily
Thirteen free online workouts to try while you are stuck at home
Mindfulness
Smiling Mind APP
Mindfulness for teens: http://mindfulnessforteens.com/
Nine Mindfulness exercises and activities for teens
https://shifts.coach/mindfulness/activities-for-teens/
Create a photo collage and email/text to grandparents, family, and friends as you cannot visit, but let them know you still care and thinking of them.
Disconnect (from technology – including TV, mobile, social media) and connect with your family (talk, laugh, listen to music, play board games/cards/charades, read, write, sing, or dance).
I wish you and your family a happy Easter and all the best during this unpredictable time - stay safe and healthy.
Teena Christofis