Issue 11 - 09 April 2020


The New Format of SVC Staff Meetings

       


Principal's Message

Dear Parents and Carers

I wouldn’t mind “a dollar” for every time I have used that salutation to start a letter to you this term.  I have written so many letters that I have now consciously slowed the correspondence to give your in-box a well-deserved rest.  Obviously as need arises over the holiday I will communicate, particularly in the “moving space” around the HSC assessments.  I have today forwarded on to each Year 12 student a message from the Federal Minister of Education, Dan Tehan, assuring them they will graduate this year and have access to Tertiary education in 2021.  I have encouraged the students not to torment themselves with the details of how and when the Trials, Majors and HSC exams will happen, but just to know this is their graduating year and, as with any Year 12 year of study, the best results will come as a result of perseverance, hard work and responding to teacher feedback.  It is nice to know in our ever-changing world, that some things never change.

On the theme of “never changing” this week is Holy Week and on Sunday, Christians around the world will proclaim the Resurrection (from within their domestic churches).  The message will remain the same - life is stronger than death, light overcomes darkness and goodness over comes evil.  We need to hear that message this year with fresh ears as we adapt to the rapid onset of a pandemic that will directly or indirectly touch all our families.

It has been a challenging week for Australian Catholics, as we have been painfully reminded again through the media of historical allegations and convictions of those who have abused power during their ministry.

The celebration of Easter takes us beyond the fragilities of individuals and back to the powerful testimony of Jesus.  May Jesus be, and continue to be, a source of hope throughout the holy days of Easter and the months ahead.

The students’ term finished on Tuesday afternoon, but the staff have remained focused and engaged in their professional learning.  The photo of the week is what a “staff meeting” now looks like, and on Holy Thursday each staff member has been invited to participate in a “Retreat at Home”.  It hopefully will help them slow down their bodies, minds and hearts before they start a very well deserved holiday.

I wish you a blessed and graced time of remembering, celebrating and believing.

With deep appreciation of your on-going support and encouragement,

Yours sincerely

Anne Fry
Principal 


Faith and Mission Update

We have had the most inspiring news from St Canice’s parish.  Their program of feeding the homeless and providing care that also meets standards of social distancing and safety is showing great signs of success.

The Vinnies community has been extraordinarily generous.  This means that St Canice’s have now been able to step up their care of the most vulnerable. They are increasing their ‘prepacked meal pickup service’ to four days a week from after Easter.  They will be able to open their shower and toilet block ensuring hygiene for clients, next week.  This will be a most welcome return to ‘normal’.  In keeping with Health Department guidelines, these facilities needed to be professionally cleaned a number of times a day.  As you can imagine, this service is very popular with their clients.  The Vinnies' community has been able to contribute to the funding and the bathrooms will open soon.  Most amazing news is, that in a couple of weeks they will have a pop-up health clinic on site - so needed right now.

The Vinnies' community has made much of this possible in partnership with the great and generous people of the parish.  Our links with the parish through great friends and shared concern are getting stronger thanks to the SVC community.  If you feel you can give a little more to ensure this ongoing work at this time, please click on the link.  It’s very easy.

Prayers, of course, are very welcome too.

https://canices-kitchen-emergency-fund.raisely.com/

My great friend, Rev Tiffany Sparks, the much-loved Monsignor in the Anglican Communion and star of Christians Like Us, sent me the link to her Bishop’s sermon from last week.  It’s worth a listen.  Bishop Jeremy talks about isolation and the truth that we are never alone. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Y0-stbxruBU

Anglicans, like the Catholics, are presiding over their flock remotely.  These strange days are making us question what education might look like into the future, and is forcing us to imagine what our Church might look like.  We know that recent developments in our courts demand that we must change and re-imagine.

What won’t change, is what is demonstrated every day in our classrooms - remote or not - and up the road at St Canice’s.  We are the church, you and me, a bit broken and limping, a bit sad and silly, but always worth celebrating and treating with dignity; we are the Church together.  We are loved and worth loving.  And what do we do with and because that love?  We love a little more.

I have this little poster on my window:

 

Every blessing for Easter Sunday.  Let’s try to be generous and wasteful in our loving, and make God’s love visible to someone who may be having trouble seeing it at present.

Mrs Jo Kenderes
Director of Faith and Mission

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Boarder Lines

With news that the Boarding House will be closed for Term 2, we are being creative with our connectivity.  Wednesday afternoon saw our first Google Meet catch up as a whole Boarding House.  It began in the dining room where we normally have our whole Boarding meetings, and ended up in the courtyard where Alfie jumped all over the laptop upon hearing all the girls voices. 

What a lovely way to finish the term seeing familiar faces, and we look forward to all doing it regularly to keep in touch.

Please stay safe, keep healthy, learn a new hobby or teach someone your favourite hobby. 

Yours in boarding

Ms Maryanne O'Donoghue
Director of Boarding

 

 

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From the Library: SVC ISO Reading Challenge

Time flies when you are immersed in a good book.  Participate in the SVC Iso Reading Challenge during these holidays with a chance to win a $50 book voucher. 

Entry Form here .  Need inspiration?  Check out the library's autumn list.

From the LRC Team

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From the English Department

The Patricia Rolfe Award

As recently profiled in the Scientia cum Religione magazine, this year marks the 100th anniversary of Patricia Rolfe’s birth.  Each year at Speech Night, a Year 10 student with a talent in English and an interest in journalism receives The Patricia Rolfe Award. 

The English Department would love to hear from any journalists in our community who would be willing to share their expertise for a few minutes with Year 10.  Most journalists are now working from home but that doesn’t mean that ‘visiting the classroom’ is impossible.  Through the magic of technology, we can make something happen!

I would really appreciate the generosity of any journalists who could help the English Department inspire this year’s recipient of The Patricia Rolfe Award, please email me at:  jarmanm@stvincents.nsw.edu.au 

Creative Competitions and Resources 

Bell Shakespeare:  Bell Shakespeare is excited to announce a film festival where students are in the director’s seat.  A national festival of short films about and inspired by Shakespeare that reflect unique Australian communities.  Create a film in one of two categories:  Retelling - films using Shakespeare’s original text and story and Reimagining - films that adapt, rework or are inspired by Shakespeare’s works.  Details www.bellshakespeare.com.au and here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbxicXfx9mI

The Story Factory has an online after school program for young writers, focussing upon poetry and the novella.  The aim is publication.  Details here: https://www.storyfactory.org.au/year-of-poetry-year-of-novella 

Write the World Poetry Competition:  “Broadway Is Closed. Write Poems Instead”, read a recent New York Times headline, “A tool for dialogue and healing”.  That’s how the British spoken word artist Sukina Douglas describes poetry.  Competition opens:  06/04/2020.  Submit for expert review:  13/04/2020.  Final Entries Due:  21/04/2020.  Details here:  https://writetheworld.com/competitions/99 

Education Perfect:  Byte Sized Competitions:  The Byte Sized Competitions are a series of mini competitions (20-30 minutes) hosted by EP.  These competitions are a great way for students to learn in a fun and engaging context, as well as work alongside other students.  The English Competition is held on Monday afternoons.  Details here 

Poetry in Action:  We’re on the hunt for Australia’s next generation of poets, and we want to see your poetry!  Our monthly poetry challenge opens on the first and concludes on the final day of each month.  The winner for the year will be chosen from all the monthly finalists and announced towards the end of the year.  Details here:  https://www.poetryinaction.com.au/poetry-comp/

Kill Your Darlings:  The KYD School Writing Prize gives a voice to young people writing about the issues ​that concern them.  We’re seeking entries of up to 1500 words in either fiction and non-fiction, with students responding to a current social or political issue.  The winner will receive a $500 cash prize, editorial support and publication in KYD.  The 2020 School Writing Prize will be judged by award-winning author Alice Pung and KYD editor Alan Vaarwerk.  Entries will open on Monday 27 April and close on Friday 3 July.  https://www.killyourdarlings.com.au

What Matters What Matters?  Is a 'catalyst for young thinkers and young writers to develop a perspective, a point of view, on where we're heading as a society'.  Inspired by former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's commitment to involving young people in the shaping of Australia's future, the competition is currently open to school students in Years 5 to 12 from Australia.  Responding to the simple question 'what matters?', entrants are free to express their views on any matter they care about.  Due 8 May:  https://www.whitlam.org/publications/2020/2/7/what-matters-2020-now-open-for-entries 

What our Stage 4 and 5 English students have been reading this term:

Alexandra Haddock - Year 7

His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman

His Dark Materials is an epic fantasy series written by British author Phillip Pullman. These thrilling adventures tell the story of Lyra and Will, two ordinary children on a perilous journey through shimmering haunted otherworlds.  They will meet witches and armored bears, fallen angels and soul-eating specters, and in the end, the fate of all the worlds will depend on them.  Phillip Pullman’s spellbinding trilogy has captivated readers for over twenty years and won acclaim at every turn.  It will have you questioning everything you know about your world and wondering what really lies just out of reach.

Samara Alexandratos  - Year 7

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

By Brian Selznick

The Invention of Hugo Cabret is an amazing book that will have you on the edge of your seat while reading it. This book takes place in the heart of Paris.  A young boy named Hugo has a passion for clockworks and fixing things just like his father did.  Although it seems like Hugo has a pretty ordinary life, it’s not too ordinary for him.  He is an orphan who steals food and lives in the clockworks of the train station in Paris, but as soon as Hugo meets a girl named Issable everything turns around for him. 

Sophia Costello - Year 7

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli, Francesca Cavallo  

This book is about lots of amazing, inspiring women out there.  It tells us their story to success and how they overcame challenges to fight for freedom.  An example of a lady in this book is Malala Yousafzai who was shot in the head for going to school.  This made her speak up for girls and she is now a woman's right’s activist who is very successful.  I would tell you more but I don’t want to spoil it, so you’ll have to read this inspiring book.  

Annika Wende-Dunstan - Year 8

Dry by Neil Shusterman (Dystopian fiction)

Dry is based in Southern California where there is a drought and people fight for water to survive. Alyssa and her younger brother Garett can’t find their parents, so they go out on their own to find water.  They are later joined by three others, but they all have something in common.  They need water.  Something I liked about the book is that there are so many obstacles.  As soon as one is overcome you are relieved, but then there is another obstacle!

Eliza Gabriel-Slater - Year 8

GirlMissing, by Sophie McKenzie

Girl Missing follows the life of Lauren, an adopted 14 years old.  When asked to do an essay on “Who am I?”, Lauren starts to doubt whether she is actually adopted or whether she was stolen.  After some research she and her best friend Jam (James) run away to the USA to find out more.  Whilst she is over there, a whole lot of drama and close calls unfold.  I really liked how the author captivated the audience with her advanced techniques and writing style.  The plot is also really good and captivating. 

Mia Richter-Weinstein - Year 10 

Arc of a Scythe series

Text type: Dystopian fiction

Author: Neal Shusterman

Humanity has conquered death and become immortal.  The only thing that keeps the population under control are Scythes who go around randomly ‘gleaning’ (killing) citizens.  Citra and Rowan are chosen to become apprentice scythes and must master the “art” of taking life.  They are then told that in order to succeed in gaining their scythe-hood one must glean the other.  This is a very simple plot summary that leaves out many wonderful details about the first book, and indeed, the whole series.  Neal is an amazing author who has come up with a unique, philosophical dystopian series.  The book is full of plot twists and surprises and shows a very different perspective on what life could be like in a post-mortal age.  As the books continue the author pieces together the mysterious puzzle he sets up in the books to provide a creative, detailed picture of what life might be like in 2042.

Ella Humphreys

The Help, by Kathyrin Stockett

The Help explores the racial discrimination endured by African-Americans in Jackson, Mississippi during the 1960’s.  Each pair of chapters is written from either the point of view of Minny (an African-American maid who is a domestic violence victim), Aibileen (an African-American maid whose son died a few years ago) or Skeeter (a young Anglo-Saxon struggling writer), alternating between these perspectives.  This makes for an engaging peek into the lives of three different women with many different day-to-day problems.  There is no way to give the book the justice it deserves in a summary, but the novel is one which I struggled to put down.  The book explores the relationships between different social groups and issues like domestic violence in a gripping, and very human way. 

Lilas-Mae NJOO

Educated by Tara Westover

(Memoir)

Educated is a memoir about Westover’s life growing up in a fundamentalist Mormon family in Idaho, waiting for The End of Days. Her father believed that public hospitals and schooling were institutions with the aim to corrupt and defy God, and so Tara grew up with no formal education.  Throughout the book, Tara learns how to overcome her preconceptions of the world outside of her mountain home, and form opinions for herself.  She struggles to get an education whilst also trying to maintain ties with her family and expose her violent and controlling brother.  This book made me think about how connected we are to our families, how we can manage to make our own decisions and how different everyone’s lives are.  This book explored the psychological and physical journey of Tara Westover in a gripping, thoughtful way.      


What the English Department has been reading/watching/listening to
:

Ms Jarman

The Road to Middlemarch:  My Life with George Eliot by Rebecca Mead

This is an exquisite book about an even more exquisite book - that I now feel I have to re-read! It is a biography of the writing of the book and a biography of Mead’s reading of the book. 

Ms Jarman

Pink Mountain on Locust Island by Jamie Marina Lau 

This member of the 2019 Stella Prize shortlist is an excellent example of Australian postmodernism. A limited narrative and lots of off-kilter observations from the 15-year-old protagonist. 

Ms Jarman

Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant

YA version of Pride and Prejudice from the point of view of Lydia presents her as a risk-taker.  It attempts to redeem the character of Lydia, but in the end it just really can’t.  Very muddled! 

Ms Jarman

Packing my Library: An Elegy and Ten Digressions by Alberto Manguel

This is a delightful meditation on a life lived amongst books - the ideas, the writers, the physical objects. It also acts as a homage to Jorge Luis Borges who is quoted as saying: “Here can be nothing by drafts.  The concept of a definitive text belongs only... to fatigue.” 

Ms Playoust

Letters of Note, compiled by Shaun Usher

Women of Letters, curated by Marieke Hardy & Michaela McGuire 

Inspiring, entertaining and thought-provoking anthologies of letters written by famous writers and celebrities - some witty, some wicked, some nostalgic, some dark, some confessional, some celebratory, some tragic, some romantic, some lyrical, some ancient, some modern.

From Virginia Woolf’s heartbreaking suicide letter, to Iggy Pop’s letter of advice to a troubled young fan, to letters ‘to my eighty- year old self’, to ‘the thing I’d like to avoid’ - both anthologies capture the humour, intelligence, and pathos that make up the myriad of human emotions and experiences. 

Ms Playoust (with her family)

Anne with an E (Netflix series)

I was reluctant to watch this series; how could a TV adaptation ever match Montgomery’s warm-hearted and optimistic portrayal of Anne in her series of books? This adaptation presents a darker, grittier representation - focusing on Anne’s previous experiences as an orphan prior to arriving at the Cuthberts and offering more of a psychological portrait of her. I am not convinced it works...but for die-hard Anne fans, the series is still worth watching, as it manages to highlight some of Anne’s most endearing qualities - her wild imagination, her feminism, and propensity to make the best of any situation. 

Ms Devaney, Ms Kennedy  Ms Rune & Ms Marshall

Tiger King (Netflix)

I would explain what it’s about but I’m assuming you already know… Caution:  Mature themes. 

Ms Playoust and Ms Jarman 

All About Women, Sydney Opera House, 7 March 2020

We enjoyed a day of talks all about women. Gina Rippon asked us: Have you ever stopped to question whether or not there really is a gendered brain? Could it be that the data is skewed towards creating results that suggest the brain is gendered?

Ms Devaney

Whisper by Lynette Noni

The cover led me to believe it was a psychological thriller - which is really what I was looking for - and the first half  felt like we were leading into some hardcore CIA stuff. Then BOOM stupid magic powers under Centrepoint Tower. Not to mention awful, stereotypical evil scientists the author constructed with no sense of shame. Awful. I HATED it and finished it out of sheer spite. 

Ms Devaney

The Taming of the Queen by Philippa Gregory

In an effort to read stuff that’s been on my bookshelf for at least five years I have surprisingly gotten quite into this novelisation of Catherine Parr’s marriage to Henry VIII. Gregory does well to capture the self-delusion and changeable nature of the King that makes him simultaneously pitiable, repugnant and terrifying.

Ms Hunter

Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner.

An insightful debut novel about marriage, divorce, ambition and transformation. It contains mature themes and a wonderful twist towards the end. It’s worth the journey!

Ms Marshall & Ms Hunter

Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton 

A novel that lives up to its hype. A coming of age tale set in Brisbane in the 1980’s that has the most amazing, endearing collection of characters a reader could ever meet.

Ms Marshall and Ms Playoust

Ozark - Netflix  

Series 3 has been worth waiting for. Laura Linney and Jason Bateman star in this gripping mini-series about a family on the run from a Mexican drug cartel. The scenery is stunning, the acting excellent; however, a warning the show contains a lot of violence and explicit language.


Ms Monica Jarman
Head of Department English

 


Career News

ADF Gap Year

An ADF Gap Year is a unique opportunity to experience life in the Navy, Army or Air Force, for only a 12-month commitment.  There are a wide range of opportunities available to suit Gap participants.  These include experiences as an officer, in management, engineering, logistics and warehousing, combat and security, and administration.  Places are limited.  Discover your path in an ADF Gap Year

Australian Defence Force Recruiting (ADF) 

ADF remains open for business, continuing to recruit Australians into our Defence Force.  For more information about ADF careers contact 13 19 02 or visit www.defencejobs.gov.au

Inspired Free HSC and Beyond Virtual Careers Expo

Years 10-12 students and parents will be able to:  Live chat with major NSW universities and Higher Education providers, schedule appointments with a university adviser, participate in live Q&A sessions with expert HSC teachers, careers advisers and counsellors, participate in webinars, view recordings and download resources to help ACE the HSC across all major subjects.  Registrations are essential here  

Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS)

AFTRS offers a range of online courses developed and delivered by industry practitioners.  The AFTRS course catalogue supports all levels of development from introductory skills for beginners to advanced development for industry practitioners wanting to sharpen their skills or take on new ones.  To find out more go here 

UNSW Update

A number of previously scheduled events, such as the Year 10 Subject Selection Evenings, will now be live-streamed, with more information available on the UNSW Events website.

Ms Helen Marshall
Careers Adviser


Gifted Education Term 1 Report

This term, two Avid Readers' Book Clubs with members from Years 7, 8 and 9, gathered each week to read and analyse the classics.  Our selected books included Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.  These book clubs transitioned well to the Foxford program, and so onward we go with To Kill a Mockingbird, planned for Term 2.

The da Vinci Decathlon group met each Friday morning to build skills, practice teamwork, problem solve and navigate content from ten disciplines: Engineering, mathematics and chess, code breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative producers, cartography and legacy.  Perhaps the highlight of the competition was last week’s Foxford program, when students (or families) created makeshift sculptures of world landmarks from found home objects. 

A group of St Vincent’s students were fortunate to be the last studio audience (pictured below), for a while anyway, at the Education Special live filming of QandA at ABC studios. 

Also back when we could still be a gathered audience, a group of Year 11 students attended the UNSW Centre for Bright Ideas academic talk on Chernobyl and the fall of the Soviet Union. 

Some reflections from attending students:

I found the Chernobyl talk to be incredibly interesting. I found it to be very eye opening, as it really questioned the practices and beliefs of society. It made me reflect on the people we put trust in as a community and how they may be manipulating us for an ulterior motive.  Charlotte Patchett, Year 11

The Chernobyl talk at UNSW provided me with great insight into this nuclear disaster and the surrounding culture of secrecy. It was also interesting to see the connection between the recent development of the Coronavirus.  Lucia Holt, Year 11

I found the talk extremely informative. It was interesting to get the perspective of this Harvard professor and his take on Chernobyl impacting the collapse of the Soviet Union.  Sienna Mackey, Year 11

 

Ethics and Philosophy Club met weekly this term and even with the Ethics Olympiad and Philosothon postponed, this group of enthusiastic philosophers could not be stopped.  Everyone is welcome in Term 2 to join our lunchtime Google Meet.  Thank you to Bibi O’Loghlin and Millie Welling, Year 12, for their ongoing mentoring and leadership in this club.

Ms Donna Ginzburg
Gifted and Talented Co-Ordinator


Sport Report

TERM 1 SPORT

As students no longer have scheduled training sessions, I suggest you do some work on your fitness at home.  Use this time to go for a walk or a jog in the fresh air and get some sunshine which will improve your immunity to any viruses.  It is a time for us all to slow down and breathe a little more and to spend time with family.  Allow yourself some time to meditate or do yoga, walk the dog or listen to music.  Let’s find a positive during this ‘unique’ time and focus on doing our bit to help with the 'flattening of the curve' of this pandemic.  Stay safe and healthy, wash your hands and give everyone some room to breathe.  There are some training programs on the College website (and links are also provided below) to help you keep fit until we are back at school.

Strength and Core Fitness Circuit Program

St Vincent's Fitness Program

Tildesley Tennis

IGSSA has also had to cancel this prestigious tennis event because of COVID-19 but are hoping to reschedule the event in Term 3, possibly in Week 6.  All players are asked to try and keep fit over the holidays.  Thank you for your understanding in these difficult times.  Please see the Fitness Programs on the website (or click on the links above) under Learning/Sport/Athletic/Cross Country to help you with ideas for core and strength.

Health and Fitness Training 

  • View the SVCbasketball home training program HERE 
  • SVC Netball Home Training Program HERE

There is now a Fitness/Cross Country Program on the College website for all girls to help keep up their fitness over the holidays.  The IGSSA Cross Country carnival has been postponed until further notice. 

SPORT STARS

Please keep the Sport staff informed of any good sporting results held outside of the College.  Information and photos can be emailed to jacobsj@stvincents.nsw.edu.au

Ms Jacinta Jacobs
Co-Ordinator of Sport

 

IDEAS FOR STAYING HEALTHY AND FIT 

Hey everyone!  With everything that’s been going on and having to be at home it can be difficult to stay healthy and fit.  It’s important that we try to do some form of exercise and make healthy decisions so we can maintain a motivated mentality during this time.  Ms Jacobs and I have put together some ideas for you to stay active and enjoy healthy food. 

If you are able to do exercise outside while social distancing would be amazing.  Some ideas/suggestions:

  • Go for a walk
  • Go for a run 
  • Take dog on a walk/run
  • Ride a bike. 

If you are completely restricted to the home, here are some more ideas:

  • Relax with yoga 
  • 'Just Dance' possibly with your family
  • A quick workout 
  • Go for a swim, if you have a pool. 

This is a table with home exercise ideas and videos to follow along with:

Home Exercise

Video link

Yoga

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGJzZx4H2K4      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7AYKMP6rOE

Just Dance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1zQ1xOjZnk         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eughyYPoExk         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h5LieoWoa4       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ79cheWg5g

Full Body Workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFQmOZqvtWg-        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBMk30rjy0o-        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8GzCmbz6YY

Core/Ab Workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbCt69XAUKA        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glxrwC9zsHY      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M3W5VCsuCY

Lower Body Workout

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCa8R9II8F0          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWXX8YrqaHA          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg2wzHf8vY4

Here are some healthy food ideas:

-        Cut apple with peanut/almond butter

-        Avocado toast

-        Handful of nuts

-        Fruit salad

-        Carrots/cucumber sticks with hummus.

More with recipes:

Food

Link to Recipe

Chia seed pudding

-        https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/3-ingredient-chia-pudding/

-        https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2018/04/26/chia-pudding/

Smoothie

-        https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/smoothie

Smoothie Bowl

-        https://tasty.co/article/lindsayhunt/smoothie-bowls

Muffins

-        https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/g4075/healthy-muffin-recipes/

Protein Balls

-        https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/g4892/protein-ball-recipes/?slide=13

 

I hope this is helpful in making sure we try our best to stay healthy and fit!

Domenica Mitchell
Sport and Health Captain 


Resources and Support - Coronavirus

The Office of eSafety:  COVID-19: an online safety kit for parents and carers

Keeping children educated and entertained during COVID-19 crisis…It’s easy as ABC

http://about.abc.net.au/press-releases/keeping-children-educated-and-entertained-during-covid-19-crisis-its-easy-as-abc/

Mindspot

https://mindspot.org.au/assets/pdf/10_Tips_for_Coping_with_Infectious_Diseases.pdf

Beyond Blue

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak

Headspace

https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/

ReachOut Youth discussion forums

https://forums.au.reachout.com/

The Brave Program

https://www.brave-online.com/beating-stress-and-worries-about-coronavirus-covid-19/

If you or anyone you know needs help:

●      Lifeline on 13 11 14

●      beyondblue on 1300 224 636

●      MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978

●      Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467

●      Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800

●      Headspace on 1800 650 890

●      QLife on 1800 184 527

Government agencies

NSW Department of Health

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/alerts/Pages/coronavirus-faqs.aspx

NSW Department of Education

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/school-safety/novel-coronavirus.html

National Coronavirus Health Information Line 1800 020 080 operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.