Wellbeing Update

'At St Anthony’s we strive to provide safe classroom communities that provide students with a sense of safety, affirmation and belonging, alongside opportunities to explore faith and social / emotional skills.' 

Smiling Mind October Press release and Mindfulness packs

 

We have been very fortunate to have partnered with Smiling Mind who have recently released a press release with the story of the impact of Mindfulness for our school. You can see the press release below.

 

St Anthony's NP Press Release

Smiling mind have also been releasing packs for children and families and during lockdown. They have recently release some more back to school packs to help your family with settling back. Smiling Mind are here to guide kids through the transition back to school with our latest, Stepping Back to School pack, featuring information, worksheets and activities developed by our team of psychologists. Don’t forget to check out our self-care tools, with strategies to look after yourself too!

Please find their most recent resources below

 

5-7 year olds

8-10 year olds

11-12 year olds

 

Dear parents/guardians, 

 

Welcome back ! It was absolutely wonderful to see everyone enter the school on Monday morning. 

 

Grade 5/6 parents have been invited to take part in a 'Back to School Support For Parents' seminar via Zoom on Tuesday 20th October at 12pm. The seminar will focus on 'Talking about Anxiety and Back to School Preparations' with Angela Donohue and Priyanka Malhotra, registered psychologists from Catholic Care. If you are interested please email me at jgow@sanoblepark.catholic.edu.au or send me a DOJO message. The session is capped at 15 participants. 

 

Kind regards, 

 

James Gow - Deputy Principal/Wellbeing Leader