Our Well-being and Inclusion Coordinator Olivia Desormeaux is available at MMPS on Monday's and Tuesday's.
Building Resilience: Nurturing Strong and Confident Students
At Mount Macedon Primary, we believe that fostering resilience in our primary-aged students is vital for their overall growth and success. Resilience empowers children to navigate challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and thrive in an ever-changing world. This term, we are focusing on building resilience, with the support of both the Kimochis and Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships learning materials.
The Kimochis program supports social and emotional learning, helping children understand and manage their feelings effectively. Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships learning materials promotes positive, respectful interactions among students, fostering a safe and supportive school environment.
Resilience is a key attribute that enables students to adapt, cope, and recover from difficult experiences. It is a quality that can be nurtured and strengthened over time through a combination of guidance from both school and home. As parents, you play an integral role in instilling resilience in your children. Here are some practical examples you can engage in at home to support this journey:
1. Embrace a Growth Mindset: Teach your child that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and practice. Encourage them to view challenges as opportunities for growth. Praise their effort and perseverance rather than solely focusing on outcomes or grades.
2. Encourage Problem-Solving Skills: Help your child develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. Encourage them to find solutions to their own problems and make decisions independently. Provide guidance and support when needed.
3. Promote Emotional Regulation: Assist your child in understanding and expressing their emotions in healthy ways. Create a safe space for them to share their feelings and provide tools for managing stress and anxiety, such as deep breathing exercises or journaling.
4. Cultivate Perseverance: Engage your child in activities that require sustained effort and practice. Encourage them to stick with tasks even when faced with challenges or temporary setbacks. This could involve learning a musical instrument, participating in a sport, or tackling a complex puzzle.
By working together—school and home—we can empower our students to face adversity with confidence, maintain a positive outlook, and persevere through life's challenges. Let's equip them with the tools they need to thrive both academically and emotionally.
Thank you for your ongoing support. We look forward to a year filled with growth, learning, and building resilience.
Warm regards,
Olivia Desormeaux
Wellbeing and Inclusion Leader
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Date night?
How about going to a screening of Steve Biddulph’s talk on navigating and supporting the development of boys?
While highly regarded psychologist and author Steve Biddulph no longer does live talks, he continues his mission to raise happier, kinder boys and men. Come along for a screening of his fantastic talk for information and inspiration on navigating and supporting the development of boys.
Steve Biddulph book pack to be won.
Gisborne Library at 6:30pm on Tuesday 13th June.
BOOKINGS REQUIRED
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