From the Wellbeing Leader

Carly Bergen

Instagram page- spectrum.souls

My next recommendation is @spectrum.souls

Nadija, creator of the Instagram page, is an Australian mum of 2 children with dual diagnosis of ADHD and ASD. She is an advocate who shares her children’s diagnosis story in the hope of shedding light on early signs and how to keep pushing for answers.

Spectrum souls is an outlet to share her journey with other parents and carers, including tips and support.

Her post that I connected with was related to conversation starters to use with children instead of ‘how was your day?’:

Shed Men catch up at school: Friday June 3 at 6.30pm

What is Shed Men?

All Dads and Male care givers of the school are invited to Shed Men. This is not an official St Paul school event, but rather a casual gathering of St Paul Dads on the occasional Friday evening to network, mingle and do what men do. We are planning this year to hold a couple of Shed Men BBQs each term.

Shed Men is currently held at the School Shed near the Kiss n Drop. We come together and have a laugh and share a yarn with other Dads from the school over a BBQ and a refreshment. BYO a few non-alcoholic drinks, something for yourself to cook on the BBQ and maybe a chair.

It would be great to meet some of the new Dads and Male care givers to the school and equally great to reunite with some of the old Shed Men Dads too! Please come along and give it a try. All St Paul Dads and Male care givers are welcome!

Any enquiries please call:

Leon Semmens on 0432 575 126

Email: lsemmens@aapt.net.au

Walk Safely to School Day- Friday 20 May

Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual, national event when all primary school children are encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. WSTSD promotes the important message that active kids are healthy kids. The event encourages parents, carers and their children to build regular walking to and from school into their daily routine. Visit http://www.walk.com.au/WSTSD/ for further information. If you walk to school on Friday 20 May, please visit our friendly office staff for a sticker.

Official School Photos- Advance notice-

Official school photos will be taken on Wednesday 8 June (Week 6). Photo envelopes and information regarding School Photo Day were sent home last week. Please return all envelopes to the school office. If you require a sibling photo envelope, please visit the school office or email admin@stpaulba.sa.edu.au for an envelope in your child’s class tray. If you need additional uniform items, please be sure to see Jane Sabel in the uniform shop.

Michelle Mitchell upcoming webinar- More than a body

TONIGHT Michelle Mitchell and Amanda Stokes are hosting a webinar to support you to raise body confident girls.

Date: Wednesday 18th May

Time: 7.00pm (If you’re unable to make that time, the webinar will be sent to your email.)

Cost: $25

Many of Michelle’s webinars are aimed at parents and children to watch together. This webinar is designed for parents/caregivers.

More Than a Body: Practical ways to raise body confident girls | Michelle Mitchell

What body dissatisfaction is and how it is impacting our girls.
The typical trajectory of self-esteem and what we can expect as our girls grow.
How to talk to a girl about her growing body and create a positive narrative around food and exercise.
What to say when your child says they are fat.
The significant impact that mothers have in their girls’ lives.
The importance of growing our own body confidence so we can better support them.
The hurdles girls face through social media, peer pressure, diets, exercise fads, cosmetic injectables and the beauty industry.
Strategies to build our girl's self-esteem and relationship with themselves.

Carly Bergen | Wellbeing Leader