Next week we will begin the Empowered Sleep Program for Grade 4 – 6. All students have been inducted into the program and have been given one of the beautifully designed and illustrated journals. The journal is their very own personal diary giving them their very own personal report card on their relationship with sleep….
Read moreIt’s not difficult to observe the influences that children (& adults!) are bombarded with in regards to an ideal image. Both girls and boys are constantly being fed by the world around them – in movies, music videos, song lyrics, magazines, billboards, advertisements…and the list goes on – what is not only acceptable but ideal….
Read moreIntroducing a tailor made sleep program that will be implemented in term 3 for staff and students from Grade 4 – 6. A few weeks ago I posted a blog on the Importance of Sleep which led to further discussion and research into how young people today are experiencing sleep. Children today are bombarded with…
Read moreAppreciation is a vital part of our well-being – to appreciate and to feel appreciated. Today is as good a day as any to acknowledge our amazing teaching staff. These wonderful people are on the ones that make it all happen. They are with your children for a very substantial period of time each and…
Read moreAs part of Toorak Primary’s commitment to the well-being of our students and the school community, Sara has been a part of the team over the past 18 months as our First Aid & Well-being Officer. My role is to support the well-being of the community here at Toorak Primary. I look after the medical…
Read moreEggy Broccy Muffins by Live Love Nourish The humble sandwich is an Australian favourite. Most children will grow up having sandwiches in their lunchbox over their entire schooling life! It’s easy to prepare and most kids have their favourite filling whether that be jam, vegemite, peanut butter, cheese, ham, salad or a combination. There are…
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