The Resilience Project

Siena Primary is partnering with The Resilience Project to support student wellbeing and mental health this year.

The Resilience Project delivers emotionally engaging programs to schools, sports clubs and businesses, providing practical, evidence-based mental health strategies to build resilience and happiness. Through presentations, school curriculum and proven strategies the Project will instill the qualities of Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness, and easy ways to practice these in everyday life. It also incorporates Emotional Literacy to support children, to know, and use language  that supports their wellbeing.

We call it our GEMs – and try to be Grateful, show Empathy and practice Mindfulness.

Some of the practices include students, sharing at the end of the day, one thing they are grateful for. Practicing being grateful each day forms a habit to look for the positives in life and be thankful for those gifts.

Here is year 3P Gratitude tree. On the leaves are things, people, and experiences that they are grateful to have in their lives.

The title for the tree is: Within the feeling of GRATITUDE is the seed of kindness!

We have officially passed the half-way mark of term and none of us are slowing down! Tuesday was the second of our Caritas fundraisers, with Catherine House selling the renowned Kenilworth doughnuts in support of this worthy cause. Our talented musicians provided the entertainment for those waiting to purchase their sugary treats. Well done to all involved in this sell-out event!

Wednesday was our Assembly, in which we had the opportunity to pause in prayer, to congratulate students for their achievement, and to let the community know of our many upcoming events. On Wednesday night, a number of parents gathered to socialise, but also to meet our new Principal and to hear of the College’s plans for the year ahead.

On Thursday and Friday, our Year 12 Geography class travelled to Fraser Island for an excursion – and what a great opportunity it was to explore the features of our local area. On Friday afternoon, a large group of students participated in the Clean-up Siena initiative, working hard to ensure our school spaces are being kept  clean and tidy. To round off a busy week, today (Sunday) families interested in enrolling their children at Siena are gathering for an Open Day and a chance to hear about the College and to tour its facilities.