In Week Three I restarted my card making group with some of the students in Year 5. Each week we gather to create some cards based around a theme or some technique. It is also an opportunity for students to be mindful, creative and spend time with their peers in a positive mentoring environment. Last week’s theme for card making was based around Valentine’s Day. The students were asked to create a card for someone that they love. Check out the photos of their finished cards.

This year I would like to run the Season’s for Growth Program in the school. As you can read in the attached letter, Seasons for Growth is an 8-week (optional) program which has been developed for students who have been impacted by a significant change or loss, such as a death in the family, divorce or separation and even natural disasters. This program helps students to discover that change is a part of life and provides them with tools to manage their feelings, to problem solve and to communicate. At this point I am looking for expressions of interest from parents. If we have enough numbers, I will let you know when we will be running the program this year. Please do not hesitate to email me catrionan@catholiccare.dow.org.au with any questions that you may have or ring me at school on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Thanks,

Mrs Catriona Neilsen (Pastoral Support Worker)