FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents and Carers,
This week we held the student led fundraising event for our school companion dog Judy. As the students and staff arrived at school with their crazy hats and crazy ears the fun and joy was tangible! I always find inspiration in the thoughtfulness and care shown by our students, and their desire to take action in support of a need. Thank you 45C leaders Tyger, Isobel and Jack for raising money in support of Judy’s wellbeing and care.
On the theme of JOY. What are some practical ways to find joy in our days? How can we teach our children through our own modelling how to find happiness and joy each day?
I often am reminded, and then remind others that the secret of happiness is to be happy!
Our happiness is our own choice, we can choose happiness!
Find time each day, even a little time, to do something you really enjoy.
Start the day with a positive outlook when you get out of bed
Replace worrying thoughts with positive thoughts.
Today I received a small flower picked from the lower flats. We both spent a few seconds appreciating the beauty of the flower (and the act of giving).
Choose people who bring joy.
Ask dad for a joke – or find one yourself.
Why couldn't the bicycle stand up by itself? It was two tired!
Say I love you to the people you love.
If you haven’t started one, make a bucket list. Maybe make a family bucket list….. eg by the end of the year we want to have….
- Plan your happiness.
- Two places pure joy was found at school this week was on the junior soccer pitch at recess and on the flats at recess playing tug of war. The tug of war brought much laughter too! Thanks Mr Aldridge for supporting students in these activities.
More detailed ideas on these 11 ways to find joy can be found at https://www.success.com/11-simple-ways-to-find-joy-in-your-everyday-life/
Some smiling faces from a drizzly play on the flats….
Jo