Visit the Zoo - Take a Virtual Tour
Visit the Zoo - Take a Virtual Tour
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Are you looking for something fun to do on the holidays?
Did you know that many zoos, museums and attractions all around the world offer free virtual tours?
Here is one from our Royal Melbourne Zoo.
I hope you enjoy seeing all the animals up close and personal.
Are you looking for more ideas of things you can do at home? I wonder how many of these you can do?
Are you looking for more ideas of things you can do at home? I wonder how many of these you can do?
100-Fun-Things-to-do-At-Home-1.pdf
Coping with Stress during Remote Learning
Taking Care of your Mental Health
Health & Wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing
Welcome to the SPA Health and Wellbeing page!
Welcome to the SPA Health and Wellbeing page!
Come and visit this page regularly for support with your child's and family's health and wellbeing needs.
Come and visit this page regularly for support with your child's and family's health and wellbeing needs.
Your SPA Wellbeing team is available for you to access throughout the week. To contact us please call the school directly or you can email us at:
Mrs Jenny McCormack (School Counsellor/Wellbeing Leader) jmccormack@spadoreen.catholic.edu.au
Miss Cassandra Lee (School Psychologist)
clee@spadoreen.catholic.edu.au
Mrs Helen Timmons (Student Diversity/Curriculum Leader/Literacy Leader) htimmons@spadoreen.catholic.edu.au
Term 2, 2021
Term 2, 2021
We hope you are adjusting to remote learning again this current snap lockdown.Click on the image above for some ideas to support any feelings of worry and find one that works for you.
My Learning Strengths
My Learning Strengths
Everyone's brain processes information and new learning differently, it is as unique as our fingerprints! Click here on the image to find out what your learning strengths are to make the most out of your Term Four!
All the staff at SPA are so excited to see our learners next week! Keep an eye out on FlexiSchools for updates about our return!
How are you feeling?
Following this calendar may help you feel more positive.
Focus on the things you can change or control.
We can only control what is inside the circle so this is where we need to put our energy.
We can only control what is inside the circle so this is where we need to put our energy.
Things I can control :Can't Control.docx
DeEscalation-Strategies-1.pdfManaging Emotions
Managing Emotions
If you feeling overwhelmed or it's difficult managing your emotions here are some strategies to help you to feel calmer (de-escalate).
Which ones work best for you?
Helpful-Prompts-for-Learning-1.pdfHelpful Prompts for Learning
Helpful Prompts for Learning
See how many of these prompts you can answer to help you get ready for learning
Prepare-for-Learning-April-2020-1.pdfPrepare Yourself for Learning
Prepare Yourself for Learning
Here are some ideas to help you get ready for learning
Alphabet-Actions-1.pdfAlphabet Actions
Alphabet Actions
Use these fun actions for each letter of the alphabet as brain breaks in between different learning activities.
Discover what you can do with these actions: spell your name, make up a dance, play guess the word with friends, follow the leader....
r u ok? DAY IS Thursday September 9, 2021
r u ok? DAY IS Thursday September 9, 2021
I_am_uniquely_me_board_big_life_journal.03.pdfI am uniquely me!
I am uniquely me!
You can click on the above link to expand and even print the template above. Each family member can create their very own 'I Am Uniquely Me' board to remind themselves of what gifts, talents and strengths they hold. Having this on display and allowing other family members to share with each other might just give your child/ren the motivation to keep going with their learning and growing!
How to be a good friend and ask if R U O K?
Life Vest Inside Kindness Boomerang.mp4SPREADING KINDNESS
SPREADING KINDNESS
One of the key messages from Dr Coulson's seminar was related to the important wellbeing concept of 'kindness' and how showing acts of kindness can increase our own happiness and wellbeing.
For this week's remote wellbeing challenge please watch the above music video clip with your family. Afterwards, discuss with your family where each of you noticed 'acts of kindness'? What was the underlying message of this music video clip?
Can you each set yourself a kindness challenge this week? Perhaps your family could even make your own version of this video clip?
When i'm feeling anxious
When i'm feeling anxious
Here are some things to tell yourself or your child when you feel anxious.
Gratitude scavenger hunt
Gratitude scavenger hunt
As a family go on a gratitude scavenger hunt! See how many things you can each find to fill your hearts with gratitude.
I SPY COPING STRATEGIES
I SPY COPING STRATEGIES
Spend some time as a family searching for and discussing the different coping strategies in this picture search!
How_to_be_a_kind_sibling_Big_Life_Journal.03.pdfSibling kindness
Sibling kindness
This week marks the beginning of a new set of restrictions for us here in Melbourne. Over the next six weeks we will be safe at home with our closest family members, and during this time we need to celebrate kindness within our family. Click on the above image for a sibling kindness challenge.
Family_meeting_Big_Life_Journal.pdffamily meeting
family meeting
One way we can regroup as a family and plan for a positive week ahead is to have a regular time set aside for a family meeting. The above template might help families organise such a meeting. Make sure you set up a safe, supportive and kind space and celebrate each individual family member for the gifts they bring to the family home.
Design your own face mask.pdfClick on the image to download or print a copy of the mask template and decorate it. Alternatively, you could draw your own mask and decorate it!
Other Areas of Wellbeing to Explore
Other Areas of Wellbeing to Explore
Mindfulness Games for Kids.pdfPlay Mindfulness Games
Nine Ideas to Foster Gratitude in Children (1).pdfShow Gratitude
Stay Safe Online
Emotions chart2.pdfHow Are You Feeling Today?
Parenting Tips
Tips from Berry Street to build learning stamina at home.pdfWCC_HereToHelp.pdfWhittlesea Community Connections
Whittlesea Community Connections
This fantastic local organisation has some support services that they are offering to families in hardship during these difficult times. Please reach out if you need.
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