What a month we have had in wellbeing!
We started the month with 2 great events organised and staffed by our social justice club. This program was created so a dedicated group of students could get together and create special days for the school – All students are welcome to join – Monday lunch time in L1
We started with Do it for Dolly Day on May 9th
Dolly was a young woman who suffered from severe bullying whose life had a tragic ending. Do it for Dolly day was her parents hope to make the world a kinder place. Blue was Dolly’s favourite colour so we had blue milkshakes, blue hairspray and fun games. This with information and awareness about bullying made the day a huge success.
The second event our social justice club created was IDAHOBIT day – May 16th
IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia.) is celebrated to commemorate the anniversary of May 17, 1990, when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases. The school had a fun lunch time event to celebrate this milestone and other advancements in LGBTQIA+ equality. We had egg and spoon races, rainbow nail polish and face paint.
Reconciliation week – May 27th
We celebrated National Reconciliation Week (NRW) by taking a group of students to Emerald Hub to participate in Cardinia Shire Councils event. The students were given the opportunity to learn about the rich cultural heritage of our First Nations peoples, our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. This year’s theme was Bridging Now to Next. The students enjoyed an Acknowledgement of Country, watched indigenous dancing and participated in many activities.
Year 7 wellbeing day – June 3rd
The year 7s participated is a wellbeing / team building day. A day filled with fun, creativity and important information.
A huge thank you goes out to all of our presenters and facilitators who helped make this day a great success.
Yoga – Di from Emerald Pilates gave the students the opportunity to participate in some wonderful yoga exercises and some mindfulness meditation.
Games – Brendan, our Friday Chaplain had fun with the students with some outdoor games
Youth Services – Zoe and Bradley from Cardinia Shire Youth services spoke about all their programs and supports they offer and do some fun resilience activities
Teens and Screens – Paris from the Black Dog Institute presented on their new program – talking about the effect screens can have on our mental health
Square painting – Jess allowed the students to be creative and paint on squares, and we will display all artwork in L block
Minute to win it games – A fun, interactive way to end the day – all groups together in EPAC
Felicity Wooden
Wellbeing Co-ordinator
