Heathmont Gazette

Wellbeing

Fiona Adams - Head of Wellbeing

Well done for navigating your way and making it through another challenging term 3! What an achievement in some extraordinary circumstances. We appreciate all the effort, hard work, patience, and perseverance that everyone has shown throughout the year and in particular this term. We recognise at times that it has not been easy as we ride the “coronacoaster” together, but we are thankful for the spirit of support and encouragement that we have amongst our community at Heathmont College.

 

Often when it’s a hive of activity in the home during lockdown, it can be difficult to find the time to sit back to look at what you have achieved during this time and how much you have grown through this experience. It is now time to take a well-earned break for the school holidays. Time to sit back, enjoy some beautiful spring sunshine, breathe, and allow some space to reflect on this term.

 

The 2 weeks of holidays are also a great time to practice some self-care as you reward yourself for the strength, and at times pure grit, that it has taken to get through this time. Remember to take some time to reconnect with others and yourself, practice gratitude, acknowledge our emotions, practice kindness and most of all make sure you get some quality sleep!

Things to do at home during the school holidays

Looking for some fun and engaging activities you can do at home? Attached are some resources with some ideas that you can do at home during this holiday period.

EACH YF Scavenger Hunt_Sept 2021 V2.pdf
ACF Activity Alphabet for Families HIGH SCHOOL.pdf

Wellbeing Activities website

Keep an eye on the Heathmont College Wellbeing Activities website for some udpated ideas and activities for the holidays. 

Visit https://sites.google.com/education.vic.gov.au/heathmont-wellbeing-activities

Wellbeing support for students during the school holidays

Please see the attached guide with information on how to support positive mental health during the break, signs that your child or young person may need mental health support and service contact details and resources to get further support.

Alternatively, below is a list of supports that can assist you during this time:

Supporting Childrens Social Emotional Wellbeing Seasons for Growth.pdf
A Guide to Self-Care and Wellbeing During Times of Uncertainty - Seasons for Growth.pdf

Remember to look out for yourself and others during this time. Don’t forget to ask for help if you need it!