Learning Matters
WELLBEING FOR LEARNING
Important Dates/Events
- National eSmart Week - Monday 5 September – Sunday 11 September (Term 3, Week 9).
- R U OK Day - Thursday 8th September (Term 3, Week 9).
- ESafety Commission - Webinars for parents and carers
Rights and Responsibilities at CRC St Albans
Our Rights and Responsibilities remind us that all members of our school community have the right to feel comfortable, included and safe.
This week we remind all members of our school community that it is each of our personal responsibilities to 'respect themselves and others'.
Click on the link to unpack What does a Respectful Relationship look like?
Character Strength of the Week
Self-Regulation - Virtue of Temperance
Definition: Is the ability to understand and manage your behaviour and your reactions to feelings and things happening around you.
Explanation: I manage my feelings and actions and am disciplined and self-controlled.
Synonyms: Self-activating, self-monitoring, libertarian.
Quote: "The highest possible stage in moral culture is when we recognize that we ought to control our thoughts." Charles Darwin
"You can't control the fact people will annoy you, but what you can control is your reaction." Anonymous
Further Information: Self-Regulation is a complex character strength. It has to do with controlling your appetites and emotions and regulating what you do.
Self-regulation helps keep a sense of balance, order, and progress in life. Self-Regulation can be viewed as a resource that can be depleted and fatigued. A useful metaphor can be that self-regulation acts like a muscle, which can be exhausted through over-exertion or strengthened through regular practice.
How to ignite your self-regulation:
- How does self-regulation play a role in your greatest success in your life?
- What areas of your life are best regulated?
- How do you control your unwanted impulses?
- What techniques or strategies do you use?
Altruistic August
Please see the Altruistic August calendar which is full of actions to spread more happiness. Please share it with your loved ones too.
Remember, kindness brings light and hope in difficult times. So, let's be extra kind to others this month - and remember to extend that same kindness to yourself too.
Parent Corner
Practise feeling happier anytime, anywhere with TRP@HOME! This online hub is filled with inspiration and fun activities for kids, teens, adults and parents to build resilience and improve wellbeing.
Please see TRP Parent/Carer Support; which has practical ideas for families to embed gratitude into their daily routines.
Wellbeing for Learning Around the School
Year 7:
The Consistent and Predictable Routines initiative continues from last term. The focus of this program is to instil regular habits for the start and end of class; thus, ensuring that the cohort is settled, prepared and ready to learn. We are hoping that this will reinforce habits that might have been forgotten during online learning over the last two years.
Additionally, the Year 7 Movie Club continues to take place during lunch time on Wednesdays and Thursday. It aims to provided structured opportunities for socialisation and it is also a great opportunity to avoid some of the winter chills. Currently, we are in the process of finishing Howl’s Moving Castle.
We are also piloting a gaming club with a select group of students and investigating the possibility of the Arts Club making a return.
- Mr Andrew Bain-King, Year 7 Leader
Year 9:
There is never a moment that isn’t something isn't happening in the life of a Year 9 at CRC. Camp is coming up quickly and students have been putting in requests for who they want to ‘bunk’ with. Please make sure permissions have been handed in and completed on PAM.
There has also been an emphasis on wearing the correct school uniform. Although the weather has been exceedingly cold of late, it is really important that your child is not wearing puffa jackets and hoodies once they enter the school. Long sleeve collared shirts under a jumper and blazer with a college tie is mandatory. Please do not encourage beanies, hoodies or sports uniform (sports uniform is only permitted when students have PE).
Students are also working on mindfulness within Pastoral Care, continuing to learn strategies that can help support their wellbeing. Meditation, understanding the ‘Flow State’ and breathwork are all a part of the tools that students can utilise when needed in their daily lives.
Ms Christie Roberts, Year 9 Leader