MindMatters

for Families

• Mindfulness Programs
• Highly Recommended Reading for All Parents
• Buddies' Beach Walk
• Boxercise at Balmoral

MINDFULNESS PROGRAMS and

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READING FOR ALL PARENTS

In recent weeks the College has invested time and resources into implementing a 'Mindfulness' program, "PEACEFUL KIDS", which is directed at our Years 5 and 6 students in an effort to assist them to keep calm and in control of their emotions, especially during stressful moments in their lives.

This afternoon Year 6 Mindfulness students received a seedling plant to take home.  This seedling was given to them as part of the nurturing metaphor of the Mindfulness program, as each boy is expected to care and look after their plant so that it eventually produces a flower (Marigold seedling) later in the program.

I recently came across this helpful reading about the brain which I believe communicates several salient points about key habits that we should ALL adopt in our effort to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for our families!

7 Habits That May Actually Change the Brain, According to Science

http://www.mindful.org/7-habits-that-may-actually-change-the-brain-according-to-science/

BUDDIES' BEACH WALK:  Save the Date - Friday 25th November

The Buddies' Beach Walk from Long Reef to Dee Why will take place after the Founder's Day event at Oxford Falls. This is a compulsory activity for all mentors and their mentees.  A letter providing full details was handed out last week.

Permission slips must be returned to me by this Friday 18th November.   Any parent assistance to help with catering will be greatly appreciated.

BOXERCISE AT BALMORAL:  Save the date - Thursday 1st December

Mr R Russo - College Counsellor