Mindfulness is a Superpower!
Lunchtime mindfulness sessions will run this Term on Fridays in the Learning Engagement Hub. Students from any year level can attend.
Research indicates mindfulness benefits children with:
- improved attention
- increased levels of self-control and emotional regulation
- promotes pro-social behaviour
- enhanced academic achievement, working memory and metacognition
- prevention of depression, suicidal ideation, and thoughts of self-harm
- reduced anxiety
- lowering stress levels
Please send me an email if you wish your child to participate so I can follow them up – christina.peak@twb.catholic.edu.au
Please get in touch if you have any questions ?
Next week is Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW), coinciding with World Mental Health Day on 10th October. QMHW is an annual awareness week that is held from 9-17 October in 2021.
When we take time to look after our mental health and wellbeing we are able to improve our resilience to help us cope better with the everyday stresses of life, and reduce the risk of mental illness.
The 2021 theme – “Take time for Mental Health”, focuses on six simple actions we can take to improve our moods, build resilience, and boost wellbeing. These actions are to take time to: Get Healthy, Keep Learning, Show Kindness, Connect, Take Notice and Embrace Nature.
Your child may be involved in activities at school that promote awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
Please go to Information for parents (education.qld.gov.au) to access more information about supporting your child’s wellbeing and mental health.