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2 July 2020

Primary Wellbeing Day fosters new friendships

To say Term 2 has been a bit unusual for our students would be…

To say Term 2 has been a bit unusual for our students would be a gross understatement! They have shown enormous adaptability, resilience, care and friendship to each other throughout the term, so to reward students for their amazing efforts, and to continue to foster these positive wellbeing traits the Primary school ran a full-day Wellbeing Day on Wednesday Week 10. The students were divided into eight groups (each consisting of students from R-6) and rotated through a range of activities designed to nurture cognitive, physical, spiritual and social wellbeing.

The full list of activities included:

The students then spent a sunny lunchtime picnicking on the front lawns and playing together with friends new and old. To conclude, students gathered together in Frassati Hall for some positive reflection time and award ceremony.

Promoting wellbeing for all students is an important part of Blackfriars’ approach to all-boys education. Click here to find out more about our wellbeing and pastoral care programs.

Ms Schenk taught students how to make a delicious oat slice – perfect for a snack or even breakfast!
Did you know Batman does his footy training with Ms Macolino?
Mr Carroll’s team building exercises had the boys tying themselves in knots (with carefully sanitised hands before and after of course)
Mr Vo’s quiz tested the boys’ general knowledge and brought out both their teamwork and competitiveness.
Mrs Holland’s STEM challenge had the boys building Medieval-inspired catapults and competing to see whose could throw the furthest.
Ms LaForgia fostered a sense of peacefulness and connectedness with her session all about Yoga and mandalas.