What’s been happening this term?
Social and Emotional Learning
This term, all students have created a Kimochis Journal which they used to record their learning.
Journal prompt example – Is it more important to do your best or be the best?
The grade 5/6 students have been working on expanding their emotional vocabulary by engaging with Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Mood Meter.
Following the concept of "Name it to tame it." Students are learning that the better we are at recognising and labelling the emotions we feel, the more capable we are of responding to them in healthy, helpful ways. The 5/6 class are currently creating a whole school Mood Meter which will be displayed the bag area.
Inclusion Incursions with Tate Kemp
Our upper primary students have enjoyed an Inclusion Incursion with Tate Kemp from All Abilities Public Speaking. Tate, who has lived experience with a disability, is a true inspiration. He talked with our students, helping them to understand what a disability is and how we can create an inclusive world.
Thriving Kids and School Project: A Shared Approach
We're proud to be part of the Thriving Kids and Schools Project, a community-wide initiative focused on nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of our students. But it's not just about the parents; our staff are equally involved. Our teachers and staff members are engaging in professional development under this initiative. This ensures that we all speak the same language when it comes to mental health and wellbeing, creating a united and cohesive approach that involves our entire school community.
Have you registered for the three free seminars? If not yet, you can register here.
We're a Be You School! What Does That Mean?
We are a proud Be You school. As the Wellbeing and Inclusion Co-ordinator, I work closely with a consultant from Be You to ensure that we are implementing evidence-based strategies to enable everyone – students, educators, parents and carers – can be mentally healthy.
Thank you
Olivia Desormeaux
During August, we are seeking donations of food items for the Gisborne Foodbank Drive. Please give to a much needed cause for our local community, especially in these tough economic times.
Our students are always enthusiastic about the Food Bank drive, as it allows them to express their community spirit and participate to help the community they live in.
Jump on board to help by donating!
Here is a list of items the Gisborne Foodbank have indicated they need most:
Longlife milk - all varieties & Lactose Free
Canned Goods, Condensed Milk, Biscuits (Sweet & Savory)
Pasta, Sauces ie Jar Tomato or Curry, Coconut Milk & Cream
Dried Spices, Stock, Salt
Rice, Tea, Coffee, Milo
Spreads, Jams, Honey, Vegemite, Peanut Butter
Toiletries, Laundry & Cleaning items - sponges, wipes, Dishwashing Liquid
Instant packet meals, Mayonnaise, Tomato Sauce
Cooking Oil, Biscuits, Sweets, Crackers, Cake Mix, Pancakes, Jelly
