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Acting Deputy Principal Newsletter Article, Week 8, Term 3

Sacred Heart Conference 2022

“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a voice” – Sr Janet Erskine Stuart.

Last Friday and across the weekend, I was delighted to attend the Sacred Heart Conference which takes place every year. This was held at our Kincoppal – Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart in Sydney and coordinated by our former Dean of Mission – Ms Sarah Daff.

Ms Daff invited me to work alongside Mr Edmund Lawler, Chair of the Baradene School Board (NZ)  to co-facilitate a 2 hour session on the challenges and opportunities of our current context from the voice of our students.  Sr Janet Erskine Stuart’s quote framed our session.

It was wonderful to have Darcy Mansul (Year 11) who skilfully contributed to this session and made a keynote address from her own perspective to the group alongside her peers from our schools in Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand who also collaborated with us. Jorja Ireland, Chloe Carew, and Hayley Letica contributed to other sessions concurrently.

It was a profound process to be involved in as we determined a clear set of recommendations across our Sacred Heart institutes for the future.

A key theme which resonated with me which emerged from our session was the diversity of student voices which comprise our school communities.

This was beautifully characterised by our participating students who challenged us to remain ever cognisant of ‘the Lorikeet, Hummingbird, and Kookaburras and importance in recognising all student voices, especially the quieter ones’.

I have written often about the vision and aspirations for our children of the Sacred Heart this year and hopes that they will exit our school gates boldly, as the best versions of themselves, ready to transform the world and make a global impact.

It was a real privilege to participate in the 2022 Sacred Heart Conference and also bear witness to the wonderful address from John Mooney – Sophia Education on our Mission and calling as Sacred Heart Educators.

This experience re-affirmed for me the key role for us to play together in our community as we support each student to reach their potential.

This resides in us actively role modelling compassion and confidence, and bringing each individual into an atmosphere of divine love so that they genuinely experience at Stuartholme Jesus divine love for them and flourish.

Deb Lonsdale-Walker – Acting Deputy Principal

Acting Dean of Student Wellbeing,  Term 3 Week 8 2022

This week I thought I would share the address I gave at assembly last Friday. Our Cor Unum shared a beautiful prayer about inclusion, recognising that it is Multicultural Month in QLD.  One of the most outstanding values of the Stuartholme community is our ability to value each individual for who they are. Here is my address:

The QLD Govt site which is promoting multicultural QLD month is focused on the theme “Inclusion in action.” One area they suggest which is fundamental to building an inclusive community is by acknowledging the powerful role of language. Personally, I think learning another language has enormous value. In fact, I have spent many of my years in education teaching Japanese, as well as Religious Education. So, I am on board when it comes to the power of language.  Not only do we acknowledge the amazing language skills of those who are multilingual in our community, but to put inclusion into action, we can also explore practical ways to break down barriers. We can think about the role we play in choosing language that connects rather than divides.

When I was learning Japanese, I became more aware of the nuances of the English language – and the power of a single word. In fact, I would say that when I leant another language, I learned a great deal more about my first language, English.  Now, being a Catholic school, we have the opportunity to learn and engage with our Christian tradition as well as the unique opportunity to learn about other faiths. And just like when I learnt Japanese, the more I learn about other faiths, the more I appreciate and learn about my own tradition.

But what I come back to is this notion that we need to choose language that connects rather than divides. So, I am mindful to not make assumptions that every student in front of me is Catholic; I make no assumption that every student in my class is Christian; I try very hard to make sure the language I use in my classroom is inclusive. I don’t always get it right and I thank you for your patience as I try to get it right. What I do try very hard to do is to ensure that my actions, as well as my words, make everyone feel valued and included. Again, I don’t always get it right.  But I encourage you all to join me in committing to working hard toward making sure our words and actions send a message of inclusion to everyone we encounter.  Because that is truly Sacred Heart.

I wish all our students the best as they enter the assessment period, especially our Year 12’s and their Mock Exams.

Elizabeth Foxover

Acting Dean of Student Wellbeing

Earlier this term, I shared an article about how “rocking some Baroque” can add a little novelty to a student’s study routine and help to overcome procrastination whilst improving knowledge retention. Exams commence this week for many of our students and with them come increased tendencies to procrastinate. To beat procrastination, we first need to understand the reasons why we procrastinate. I recently spoke with our Year 9 cohort about this; here are some of the key strategies that I shared with them which can be used by any of our scholars from Years 7 to 12.

The “Procrastination Cycle” is a loop that starts when we sit down to study and find ourselves filled with negative thoughts and feelings. We then feel an urge to control those uncomfortable feelings and this leads us to engaging in procrastination. By procrastinating (e.g. scrolling through our phone, staring out the window, scribbling on our book) we have a temporary reduction in the discomfort because we are momentarily distracted. However, after some time passes, we experience feelings of increased pressure, stress and even anxiety because we now have even less time to get the task done. When we try to sit down to study again, we are now more exhausted and more negative than we were earlier. Without intervention, the cycle continues.

To break the Procrastination Cycle, we need to first need understand our motivations for procrastinating. Here are a few generalised “Procrastination Profiles” that describe why someone may procrastinate:
• Perfectionists: struggle to get started because they want everything to be perfect
• Dreamers: avoid work because they dislike dealing with small details and prefer big ideas
• Worriers: procrastinate because they are afraid of change and worry “what if?”
• Defiers: resent and resist doing tasks because they don’t like being told what to do
• Crisis-makers: get a thrill out of leaving things to the last minute
• Over-doers: have too much on their plate and don’t prioritise well

People procrastinate for all different reasons and everyone procrastinates at some point. Here are five productivity hacks for beating procrastination that anyone can use:

1. Catch yourself and then forgive yourself. Be aware of when you are procrastinating and challenge yourself on it but don’t beat yourself up over it. Give yourself a chance to start again.
2. Just get started. Don’t wait “to be in a productive mood”. Instead, ask yourself, “what can I get done in 5 minutes?” then do that thing. After the first five minutes, the next five minutes will be much easier.
3. Avoid distractions. Choose a quiet place to study. Put your phone in another room so that you are not tempted to look at it. Close any unneeded windows/programs on your laptop.
4. Get into a good habit. Bad habits are hard to break, but so are good ones! Get into a routine of studying at the same time, five times per week.
5. Be accountable. Impose your own deadlines and hold yourself accountable. For example, set a personal deadline to finish assignments three days before they are due. Share your deadlines with an accountability buddy so they can help you to stay on track.

For more productivity hacks, students can make an appointment for an Academic Performance meeting with me by emailing: avanhomrigh@stuartholme.com

Hi everyone,

Happy Week 8.

This fortnight, TAC Attack was on again on Monday afternoons in the Library. It was great to see so many Year 12s there getting their applications for further study organised.

It’s also been a pleasure to see so many students for career planning meetings in the last couple of weeks. For any students who would like to book in for a chat, my bookings link – Bookings: Chat with Mr Lillyman – is now in my email signature.

As per usual, please find below a collection of info and events that might interest you and your daughters.

Warm regards,

Mr Tom Lillyman

Careers Counsellor

EXPLORE & EXPERIENCE

UQ Young ChangeMakers – Applications Open for Year 11 students

Year 11 students are invited to apply for the 2022 Young ChangeMakers Program, a 4-day on-campus experience which provides a unique and inspiring opportunity for students to discover, learn and engage with UQ’s academic community and like-minded students.

Students will have the opportunity to experience university life through interactive sessions centred around igniting their passions for leadership, academic achievement and community development in today’s global society.

Dates: Sunday 27 November – Wednesday 30 November

Cost: $460 (Fee waivers and travel bursaries available for eligible students)

Location: UQ St Lucia campus

Applications close: Sunday 25 September

Find out more, and register, here: Young ChangeMakers – University of Queensland (uq.edu.au)

 AgTech Elite Program at Gatton – September Holidays

Year 11 and 12 students with an interest in AgTech are encouraged to apply for the AgTech Elite Program taking place during the September school holidays. This exciting fully funded three-day program offered by UQ Skills, Growcom and the Queensland Agriculture Workforce Network provides students with valuable insights into the agriculture industry and the exciting career paths it offers.

At UQ Gatton, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in the emerging industry through several intensive, hands-on workshops designed by agricultural engineers. Students will also attend field trips to local farms and work with current PhD student, Fraser Border, to explore cutting-edge technologies and innovations within the AgTech industry.

More information including how to apply is available here. Applications close on Tuesday 6 September 2022. First come, first served!

UQ Spring Into Engineering September holiday program

Interested in learning more about engineering? The UQ Women in Engineering team are holding a Spring Into Engineering program in the holidays to help you learn more about this exciting area.

Attendees will tour the state-of-the-art facilities in the engineering precinct with a focus on our sustainable footprint including the onsite battery storage system and solar panel infrastructure. Not only will the holiday program allow the students to envision themselves as student engineers, they will also experience a day in the life of an engineer with an offsite Industry Day visit to Powerlink, a long standing program partner of UQ Women in Engineering. Travel to the engineering site is included (to and from UQ St Lucia campus).

When: Monday 26 September to Wednesday 28 September

Time: 9am-2:30pm

Venue: Andrew N. Liveris Building 46

Cost: $50 for all three days

Find out more about the program, and register, here: WE Spring into Engineering Holiday Program – University of Queensland

Bond University workshops

Are you interested in doing a bit of weekend learning at Bond University? Bond now have a few workshops available for students looking to extend their knowledge and skills outside the classroom, $50 a workshop. Click on the following links to find out more and book your tickets:

Decision Making in Public Health – Sat 10/09/2022 at 9:00 am | Eventbrite

Reading Creatively for Social Change – Sat 22/10/2022 at 8:45 am | Eventbrite

The Business of eSports – Sat 15/10/2022 at 8:45 am | Eventbrite

Wondering about ways you can combine STEM with your passion?

QUT have produced a new 60-page STEM+X guide that highlights exciting education and career paths combining STEM with other interest areas (fashion, health and fitness, conservation, and more), plus loads of practical insights and advice to help students plan the ultimate STEM career. Want to learn more? Download your copy here.

APPLY NOW

ACU Guarantee

The ACU Guarantee Program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on your Year 11 results. Applications close 23 September.

Good to know: Competitive courses (OT, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Paramedicine, Speech Pathology) may not provide any offers until the final rounds in late September and October.

How and when will I know if I am successful?

As soon as your offer has been made you will be notified via email. For most courses, you will be notified after each of the fortnightly offer rounds. You will also be notified if your application was not successful as you may then choose to change your preferences and re-apply through ACU Guarantee until the application deadline (23 September). Alternatively, you can still apply through QTAC.

I’ve been successful in securing my place at ACU, now what?

In addition to continuing to complete Year 12 and completing any relevant prerequisites for your course, you will need to accept or defer your offer. All unactioned offers will expire. To accept your offer, you will need to enrol in your first semester units for 2023. Enrolment instructions will be emailed to you directly prior to enrolment opening from early October 2022. You can still apply via QTAC for other courses.

If you would like to do an ACU Guarantee application + a QTAC application, I’d recommend talking over your plan with me (if you haven’t already).

Griffith – Rural Priority Access for Dental Health Science and Doctor of Medicine – applications due 30 September

Griffith Uni has set aside a number of places in selected Griffith health degrees that students from rural backgrounds can apply. It’s aim is to help develop the next generation of doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals who are familiar with the issues facing rural communities, Discover more about Rural Priority Access Scheme and applications close on 30 September 2022

SCHOLARSHIPS

Why not apply for some university scholarships?

Every university has a scholarship web page with details about the scholarships available, the scholarship value, selection criteria and the application process. Even if you think you may not get one, do your research and put in some applications. You never know what might happen!

There are also lots of scholarships that aren’t attached to specific universities that you can check out here: External scholarships

Attention Boarders: Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarship Applications

The current round of applications for the Rural and Rural and Regional Scholarships (RRES) have now opened. You apply through QTAC and click here to find out more about:

• Scholarship Benefits
• Eligibility
• Selection Criteria
• How to apply
• Internships
• Scholarship Recipients
• FAQs
• Other Information

Studying IT at QUT? Apply for a Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship

Planning on studying IT, games development or data science at QUT next year? You may want to apply for the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship. This scholarships includes $15,000, entry to the QUT College of Excellence, access to the Disruptive Leaders Program, internships and mentoring.

Are you an aspiring filmmaker? Win a full fee scholarship to Bond

Submissions for Bond University’s Film and Television Awards (BUFTA) are now open and will close on 15 September 2022. BUFTA is a short film competition for students in Years 11 and 12. The first prize is a full-fee scholarship to study Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond. Find out more about the competition, hints on how to develop your short film and entry details at the Bond website.

GOOD TO KNOW

Making your dream career a reality

JobJumpstart has put together an article with hints and tips for finding that dream job. If you are interested in a specific career or want to find out whether a job is right for you, then following these five steps could increase your chances of making your dream job a reality:

Step 1. Do your research

Step 2. Watch day-in-the-life videos for an idea of what it’s really like to work in a particular job

Step 3. Match your skills and aptitudes to those required for the job

Step 4. Link with employers

Step 5. Connect with training

Griffith’s Year 12 Academic Boot Camps

Academic Bootcamps offer courses designed to assist students to improve their confidence and understanding in senior subject areas, achieve their full academic potential and reduce anxiety around assessment. Subjects offered include psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths Methods. The 2022 Bootcamps will be held during the September school holidays on 19 September to 22 September 2022 or 26 September to 29 September from 9am–3pm with a cost of $149 per course. Click here to find out more and to register.

Year 12 revision lectures

Worried about your Year 12 exams? You’re not alone. We know this can be a stressful time, which is why ACU have teamed up with InspirED to help you do your very best and get ready for what’s to come.

Join us for a series of free online webinars run by experienced Year 12 exam markers and assessors. They’ll guide you through how to respond to possible exam questions, help you get your head around the class content to deepen your understanding, and offer plenty of tips and strategies along the way.

You’ll also have an opportunity to get your questions answered during a live 30-minute Q&A. Find out more and register here: Year 12 Revision Webinars (acu.edu.au)

Missing prerequisites for a UQ course?

UQ College bridging programs in Mathematical Methods, Physics, Chemistry and Biology over 4 weeks where you to obtain a prerequisite in Mathematical Methods, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Successful completion of an individual course will satisfy the prerequisites at The University of Queensland and some other universities (check each university individually). Results will be ready for the QTAC Offer Round in January each year. Bridging Program – UQ College – University of Queensland

FINISHING YEAR 12

2022/2023 key dates for Year 12 students

Things are starting to ramp up for Year 12 students and it is easy to miss key dates. Below is a list of key dates that you should check and put in your diary so that you don’t miss out on key opportunities. You will also need to check out closing dates for early entry programs and scholarship applications and you can find these on the individual TAFE and university websites.

August

2/08/2022      QTAC applications open for 2023 courses

ATAR account registration opens (Qld Yr 12s)

During August some audition and portfolio applications close

September      Early closing dates for some courses

October           Reminder to get EAS and supporting documents submitted

24/10/2022    External assessment period commences

November       QTAC offer rounds commence

11/11/2022    Due date to apply & submit documents for 18 November offer round

16/11/2022    External assessment period concludes

18/11/2022    Graduation day for Year 12

QTAC early offer round

December

08/12/2022     Due date to apply & submit documents for December 22 offer round

09/12/2022     Due date to apply & submit documents for 12 January offer round

16/12/2022     Qld ATAR and QCE released

19/12/2022      Due date to change preferences for 22 December offer round

22/12/2022     QTAC December offer round

January

04/01/2023     Due date for change of preferences prior to 12 January offer round

12/01/2023     QTAC January offer round

Check out the Key Dates – QTAC page for more information, including any changes to these dates.

QTAC REMINDERS

A reminder of 2022 fixed closing dates

Some courses have fixed closing dates. These are usually courses that require separate application forms (as well as a QTAC application), interviews, folios and/or auditions. In addition, some course requirements may be needed earlier than the closing date for applications. It is essential that you do not miss these closing dates. You can find a list of courses with fixed closing dates here: Fixed closing dates – QTAC

Applying for Educational Access Scheme (EAS)

The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) can help you if you have experienced circumstances that have negatively affected your most recent studies. If you are assessed as eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or QTAC selection rank under EAS, it will be combined with other adjustments you may be eligible for. Check with the institution/s you are interested in for the maximum adjustments allowable. If you are eligible for the Financial Hardship category, you may also get financial assistance from institutions, such as scholarships or bursaries. This category applies to your current and recent financial personal and/or family circumstances.

You apply for EAS when you are applying for tertiary study through QTAC. You must complete a cover sheet for each category that you feel you are eligible for and provide written evidence to support your application. EAS will not be able to compensate you for things such as not completing secondary school, changing school subjects by choice, resulting in you not meeting entry requirements or missed time from school for activities that are a personal choice (for example, sport, musical or cultural activities). The EAS eligibility categories are:

• Financial Hardship
• Home Environment and Responsibilities
• English Language Difficulty
• Personal Illness or Disability
• School Environment

If you nominate to apply to EAS and DO NOT go ahead with your application, you MUST enter your application and untick the EAS option otherwise QTAC will think your application is incomplete. It is suggested that you only tick to apply for EAS once you have gathered all the necessary documentation.

You will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI)

All students wanting to continue on with their studies and/or learning after school, (Apprenticeship, Traineeship, VET Certificate, Diploma or Undergraduate degree) and wanting to access Commonwealth financial assistance (Help Loans or VET Students) will need to get a Unique Student Identifier (USI). This is easily done on line however, you will need to have a form of ID when you apply. Click here to find out what a USI is, how to apply and what ID is acceptable (your school ID is not accepted). Get your USI soon and don’t leave it till the last minute when you are applying for your course.

Our Dads & Daughters evening was a great success with 560 attendees an increase of 30% from last year.  Looks like 2023 event will be even larger.

The food trucks were kept very busy as too our lovely hospitality girls keeping up with the drink sales. The night wouldn’t have been quite the same without our fabulous bands, Senior & Junior RnB band and Senior & Junior Stuartholme Rock band. Thank you to the musicians for providing the perfect atmosphere for this event.  The night was filled with chatter, music and much laughter.  Thank you to all the Dads and their family who came along to make this such a wonderful night.  See you in 2023 for another joyous night.

Please know the photos from this event have been uploaded onto myStuartholme for you to view and download.  There are amazing photos and our thanks go to Marzena Alonso for documenting the fun.

It is time to nominate and become a member of the Parents of Stuartholme Committee for 2023

The Parent of Stuartholme Executive Committee invite you to volunteer and be part of the Parents of Stuartholme for 2023.

In this link you can;

• read the role description to have an idea what is involved,
• access the contact list of the current volunteers to ask them about the role,
• nominate yourself or another parent.

Nominations close on Thursday 16th  September, 2022.

We encourage all parents to attend the PoS Term meetings, held at the beginning of each term.  These meetings provide informative presentations, a chance to vote on how the P & F levy is spent and to hear from the Principal on what is happening at the school level.

Being an involved parent ensures our community is a strong community and brings new insights, ideas and friendships.

If you would like any further information, please contact pos@stuartholme.com

Change to circumstances for 2023:

We understand that family circumstances can change as we lead into a new year. This is a reminder to parents that if your child is not returning to Stuartholme in 2023, we require one full school term’s written notice if you intend to withdraw your child from the school. As we are currently working on the 2023 timetable and subsequent staffing, it is important we continue to retain accurate enrolment numbers. In addition, we are operating waitlists in some year levels, and we need to be able to contact those on the list who are hoping to secure a place at the school.

Notification can be written and received until the last week of the September school holidays to ensure the notice of one full school term.

This notification can be made directly in writing via email to the Principal’s Office: principal@stuartholme.com

Stuartholme Goondiwindi Sports Day

Stuartholme School is exciting to be heading out to Goondiwindi again this year with our Sports Department.

What: Join us for a day filled of sporting fun. Come, try, and have some fun while you get to trial some secondary school sports.

When: Saturday 10 September 2022

Time: 8.30am-4.30pm

Who: Open to all school aged children, Girls and Boys. Minimum requirement to participate is to be able to swim 50 metres fully clothed.

Activities: There will be field sports, games and workshops on Riddles Oval in the morning (8.30am-12noon). Learn to Row workshops will run from the Boat Ramp to the Macintyre River in the afternoon (1pm-4pm).

Catering: You are welcome to pack your own food. A light morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Sign up for free via our website https://stuartholme.com/event/stuartholme-sports-weekend-goondiwindi/

or please share the invitation to friends and family.

02 September 2022 

Sacred Heart Schools Conference 

Last week, I was delighted to accompany a contingent of staff and students from Stuartholme to the Sacred Heart Schools Conference, which was held at Kincoppal – Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart in Sydney. It was the first time since 2019 that the ANZ Network of Sacred Heart Schools were able to gather. The network is comprised of the four International Schools of the Sacred Heart in the Oceania region including Kincoppal – Rose Bay School (Sydney), Sacre Coeur School (Melbourne), Baradine College (Auckland) and us at Stuartholme. The Conference was an opportunity to reflect on our shared Mission of making known the love of the heart of Jesus through a contemporary Sacred Heart Education, and how this mission is most evidenced in our schools.  

Student voice & agency 

One of the distinguishing features of this conference from former times was the inclusion of students. For the first time, students from each of the schools were participators and leaders of the various sessions and were instrumental in guiding the reflection of the delegates through their own insights and experiences. Stuartholme was proudly represented by Chloe Carew, Jorja Ireland, Hayley Letica and Darcy Mansul. In preparation, our students participated in a virtual collaboration process with the representatives of the other ANZNet schools. In doing so, the students reflected on significant quotes from our Wisdom Women, and how we might respond from the perspective of a contemporary Sacred Heart Education today.  

“Your example, even more than your words, will be an eloquent lesson to the world” 

Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat 

 The session in which I participated focused on the aforementioned quote from Saint Madeleine Sophie and was led impressively by Hayley Letica and her Sacred Heart companions. Through the promptings of the students, themes such as embracing diversity, inclusion, student voice & agency, learning and social justice were explored. In doing so, we were called to reflect on the inward and outward movement of example, considering those from whom we seek an example, along with those with whom we inspire through our example. In reflecting on the idea of “the lesson”, the students highlighted the importance of “educated actions” such as fairness, justice, kindness, courage, compassion and the capacity to challenge social norms for the betterment of society. The young women that led us were exceptional examples of the gift of a Sacred Heart education – critical thinkers, strong in faith, socially aware, with a desire to build a just community for the transformation of the world. Ultimately, they demonstrated that the call to be an “eloquent lesson” is a life of love lived in the service of others, open hearted, genuine and authentic – characteristics of the Sacred Heart. 

Gratitude 

Whilst gathering such as this take us out of school, they are enriching experiences of formation that highlight our international connections, nourish our own spirits and help us to realise, over again, how privileged we are to be a part of this Sacred Heart Community. 

Peace and blessings for the week ahead  

Justin Golding
Dean of Mission

Exams..

It’s a word that will get many people’s stomachs sinking and hearts pounding at a 100kms an hour. Exam anxiety can be really tough to tackle and it can affect anyone – from the most super-conscientious student to the last-minute crammer. While it’s a tough ask to eliminate exam stress completely, there are some strategies we use in house, along with some highly recommended study apps-by mental health experts- that can help make it all a little more manageable.

Our boarders actively participate and engage in stress busting strategies that are proven to lower stress levels and raise mood and focus. Recently, our Liturgy Captain Eloise Pietsch led our girls in yoga session while others tried their hand at mindfulness colouring. Exercising together is a favourite pastime in the house while spending quality time with friends outdoors allows our girls to breath, acknowledge and accept how we are feeling and to also acknowledge and identify areas/things/people/moments we feel grateful for.

A few highly recommended apps to help tackle exam-and beyond- stress: give it a try and see what you think!

1.Flora App

Are you finding that you’re struggling to focus on studying from home? Can’t help but dive into the ultimate distraction: picking up your phone? It sounds like you need a little Flora in your life. Flora is a free app that helps you to manage your screen time via a virtual garden

Each time you put your phone down, Flora plants a seed and a tree begins to grow. The less you use your phone, the better your garden grows. The best bit is you can use Flora with a friend and grow a garden together. While there are plenty of apps designed to help you avoid procrastinating, none are quite as much fun as Flora. Now get gardening!

2. Smiling Mind App

Mindfulness – don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it Smiling Mind is a mindfulness meditation app which has programs to help you manage your stress, anxiety and depression. You can choose what you want to work on from over 300 free programs, including resilience, general wellbeing, sleep, relationships and self-awareness.

Smiling Mind also includes programs in a number of different Aboriginal languages like Kriol, Ngaanyatjarra and Pitjantjatjara. These programs were created in collaboration with the Central Australia’s NPY Women’s Council. The additional language programs are located in ‘All Programs’ under ‘Other Language Programs’.

3. 7 Minute Workout : Fitness App

One of the best ways to send stress packing is by getting your sweat on. This free app offers daily workouts that are designed to get your heart rate up and clear the mind. Each workout takes just seven minutes –  hence the name – and doesn’t require any equipment, so it can be done anywhere, at any time!

Take Care

Jane

Metropolitan West Track and Field

Congratulations to the 11 students who represented the Northern Eagles District this week at the Regional Metropolitan West Track and Field trials. A record number of athletes have been successful in making the Metropolitan West team to compete at the State Championships in October.

100m

• Samantha Snowden

200m

• Audrey Lette
• Samantha Snowden
• Charlise Wheelwright

800m

• Phoebe Karamihas
• Olivia Williams

1500m

• Grace Freeman
• Lucinda Freeman
• Gretta Freeman
• Phoebe Karamihas
• Louise Poggio
• Olivia Williams

3000m

• Grace Freeman
• Gretta Johnson
• Louise Poggio
• Olivia Williams

2000m steeplechase

• Olivia Williams

Shot Put

• Hannah Arend

Discus

• Hannah Arend

Netball Finals Tomorrow

We are wishing our Netballers all the best in their finals tomorrow.

Congratulations to Stu13 and Stu19 who will be competing in the Grand Finals at Downey Park this weekend.  It is an amazing achievement for these teams to have made it here.

Over 3000 players across 377 teams hit the courts each week at DPNA, battling it out over 16 weeks of games in the hope of making it to week 17 – the grand finals.

It would be wonderful to see a sea of red cheering the teams on!