What an amazing term 2 full of learning and growth inside and outside the classroom. On this the last day of term, I want to talk about the Character Strength of ZEST.

“ZEST is having energy and enthusiasm for things”

People with zest get excited about even the small things and like to get the most out of life. They also are fun to be around and are very good at getting things done.  Who do you know that that has zest? Think of a moment and remember a time recently when you showed zest. How did it make you feel? 

EMPOWERED PROGRAM

All students who have completed the Empowered Program have studied all of the 24 Character Strengths and identified their top six character strengths. Looking each week to identify people around them, at school, in the community or at home has helped accentuate the positive attributes of people in their world. My hope is that all St Pat's students come to appreciate their own strengths and the strengths of those around them and use them for positive change in the world.

PEER MEDIATION

All grade 5 students have experienced the role of Peer Mediator this term. Some students have been enthusiastic and other a tad nervous. The important learning however is that every grade 5 student “had a go”. Thank you for using your BRAVERY character strength and trying something new even though some of you were apprehensive at first.

ENGAGE PROGRAM

Next term a new program for parents called “ENGAGE” will be launched to enable parents to connect over a cuppa and a 10 minute input from local services, some quest speakers and some personal nourishment in the form of Mindfulness.  For more information email: Alicia.spicer@cg.catholic.edu.au

NEWS ON LOCATION

A big thankyou to Isobel, Nate and Ella for their zest in delivering the news of the day through a one minute video. Their enthusiasm to lead and be a St Pat's Kid has been a role model for other students to follow.

Enjoy

Alicia Spicer

WELLBEING