Pastoral Care News

The C.A.T and the Year 11 Wellbeing Committee are currently finalising plans for their term 3 activities.

The Community Action Team are going to focus their attention this term on Needy Paws. There will be educational activities regarding the importance of responsible ownership and they will promote the “Adopt don’t shop” campaign which is a worldwide approach to reducing the abuse of puppy farms. A new initiative this year is “Pyramids 4 Puppies”. Each homeroom will be asked to create a pyramid constructed of donated canned food. Each pyramid entitles the homeroom to be listed on the “Wall of Fame” and gain an opportunity to win some great prizes. The more pyramids; the more entries!!!!!!! Along with the canned food donations of dry food, bedding or toys would also be will greatly appreciated. More details will be discussed with students at both the student briefing next week and within homerooms.

Next week is “Book Week”, celebrating the wonderful world of reading.  Did you know that not only is reading a great hobby but it is also beneficial for your wellbeing? Studies show that reading~

• IS THE PERFECT STRESS RELIEVER
• IMPROVES YOUR MEMORY
• BOOSTS YOUR SELF-ESTEEM
• INCREASES YOUR VOCABULARY
• ENHANCES YOUR CREATIVITY
• OVERCOMES BOREDOM
• IMPROVES YOUR CONCENTRATION

From Monday, the C.A.T will be collecting unwanted books you may have at home which will be distributed to agencies and services within the community. Not everyone can afford or access reading material, so perhaps your secret power is to provide the opportunity for others to enjoy the simple pleasure of reading. A box will be available in the library for donated items.

Following on from their very successful “Stress Down Day” on Friday 6th Sept the year 11 Wellbeing Committee will be hosting a range of activities to acknowledge and promote R U OK DAY. Nationally celebrated on 12 September this day of action is dedicated to reminding everyone that every day is the day to ask, “Are you ok?” and support those struggling with life's ups and down. More details regarding activites on offer will be given to students as the day draws nearer.

Please don’t forget to send in you plastic lids for the “Lids for Kids” campaign. Lids are reused to make prothestic hands for children in third world countries.

I hope are new families to MCC are settling in well and that you all have a wonderful weekend.

Regards

Sue Hone (Pastoral Care Worker)