Student Wellbeing News

Wellbeing Spotlight: 1/2 Community 

Focus: Empathy

In Year 1/2, students are having an 'Empathy Term!' We have been learning about what the term empathy means and why it's important. Students are making a HUGE effort to notice how other people are feeling and to make sure their actions aren't impacting negatively on people around them. Students identified a time where they showed empathy in their life.  For example:

-Checking in on a friend when they fall over

-Asking Mum if she's okay when she's stressed with work

-Asking a kid who is playing alone if they'd like to join

Wellbeing Groups

Juniors/ Middle

Focus: Identifying the positive and negative parts about school

 

In Circle Time, students discussed their favourite thing and least favourite thing about school. Together we made a list of all the good and bad things.  Students identified the three biggest things that they don't like about the school and shared these with the group. Together we came up with the best possible solution for how we can fix these issues or if they're not fixable, put a more positive light on them.

 

Seniors

Focus: Dealing with worries

 

In the Senior wellbeing group, students read aloud common scenarios that may cause students of their age group to worry. Together we discussed ways that we could help ease that worry and came up with the best possible solution. We had a Circle Time where we discussed one of our current worries and offered each other solutions.

Wellbeing Tips 

Focus: Nine ways to look after your mental health and wellbeing!

 

There are many simple ways to look after your mental health on a daily basis. We are all different and what works for one of us may not work for another. There are little things you can do daily which may help.

Here are some things you can try that may help to look after your mental health and wellbeing:

  1. Do things with others. Spending time with family or friends, meeting new people and getting involved in activities can make a difference to how you feel. Get involved in community activities, kick the footy around, go for a bike ride etc.
  2. Do something creative.  Activities or hobbies can keep you distracted, have a positive impact on your sense of mental health and wellbeing and can help increase your confidence and self-esteem. This could be building something, playing an instrument, gardening, art, doing a puzzle, painting, cooking, writing etc.
  3. Invest time in relationships. Connecting with people and investing in good relationships are important for your mental health. Get in touch with people who you trust or feel good around. Give them a call, send them a message or organise to catch-up with them.
  4. Focus on strengths. Having positive thoughts can help you feel better.
  5. Take time out. When you relax, you give yourself permission to let go of worries for a while. Relaxing gives your mind and body time to recover from the stresses of everyday life. Try some relaxation apps to guide you on how to relax.
  6. Sleep well. We cannot function properly without sleep. Sleep helps us to repair and restore our bodies and minds.
  7. Keeping active. Your physical health plays a key role in keeping you mentally healthy. Being physically active can improve your mood and reduces stress.
  8. Eat well. Nutrition and eating well can make a difference to the way you feel and in-turn may improve your mental health.
  9. Mindfulness. Mindfulness can help you feel better and reduce stress. It is easy to fit into your day. You can do it one minute at a time.

To read more, search https://www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au 

 

Haylea Anderson

Wellbeing Leader