Being Well at Magill

Year 6 Leaders Partnership Excursion

Yesterday, the Year 6 leaders had the opportunity to spend the day at Norwood International High School, collaborating with leaders from other schools in our partnership. The main purpose of the day was to analyze the Wellbeing and Engagement Collection Data from each school site. Our student leaders shared the initiatives they have undertaken to address areas that require improvement.

The Magill students shared the ongoing work that has been carried out over the past two years. They highlighted the efforts of our previous leaders in making changes to promote school and peer belonging. One significant accomplishment has been the establishment of regular class meetings, providing all Magill students with a platform to express their thoughts and suggestions regarding school matters. Through this valuable feedback, we have been able to introduce a wider range of activity options for students during recess and lunchtime.

Additionally, the leaders discussed their contribution to the creation of "Positron Vs Negatron," a resource available on Inside Magill, which aims to enhance wellbeing literacy within our school community.

As our student leaders further reviewed Magill School’s data yesterday, they decided that student worries continues to require attention. An initial brainstorm of ideas on how to address this problem included;

1. Encouraging positive thinking journaling.
2. More work on understanding ‘The Learning Pit’ and how to develop resilience when facing new learning.
3. More attention to be paid on behaviour during play time to ensure everyone has a positive playtime experience.

Our leaders will continue to further develop these initial thoughts before formulating a comprehensive plan. Well done to the team! It was truly fantastic to spend the day among a group of dedicated and hardworking students who have come up with some wonderful solutions. And what's even more encouraging is that their ideas are supported by scientific evidence.

That's indeed great news! It's fascinating to learn that science supports the idea that positive thinking is a skill that can be learned. The Three Good Things Exercise, where one thinks of and lists three positive things each day, has been shown to contribute to increased happiness both in the short term and the long term. What's even better is that this exercise is easy to incorporate into one's routine. Simply take a few minutes each evening to reflect on the day and identify three good things. To spread the positive vibes, you can even consider sharing your three things with your loved ones. It's a simple yet impactful way to cultivate positivity in your life.

Erica Teumohenga

Wellbeing Leader

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