Thank you

Thank you for the donations towards the Gift Hamper Campaign, with enough goodies collected so far for 3 hampers. I’m hoping to hand out 15 hampers or more in the last weeks of the school term to Yeronga families who need a bit of cheer and encouragement. So please purchase a few extra items when you go grocery shopping and bring them in to the baskets in the admin foyer. Donations should be non-perishable special foods items (not your usual pantry items), gifts (books, small toys, games, etc) and decorative items (decorations, serviettes, bon-bons, etc.).

Self-Esteem

This term I held my annual handball competition where many students joined in with much enthusiasm. While there’s nothing special about handball, it is fun, active, and great for developing hand-eye coordination.  This simple game also provided a great opportunity for those children who are a bit lost at lunchtimes needing something to do, and for those who have never played, providing a safe environment to learn, practice, and develop confidence to join in with others. The competition was also great for the children who love the game and could show their skills, better their game, and be competitive.  And importantly, children found new friends who have something in common.

Similar benefits exist in other after-school activities, holiday programs, and community-based groups.  When we provide opportunity for our children outside of the usual classroom group, it helps them to meet new friends, to develop new skills, confidence, and put their social skills to practice.  Where there might be difficulties with other students in the school environment, they might be at ease with others doing a like-minded activity. Where there is lack of confidence because of academic difficulties, developing skills in other areas of life is essential for building self-esteem and self-confidence. Handball winners will be announced soon.

Coming up

Monday 21/11 Sub and Drink Lunch Deal.  Place your order before 9am on Thursday 17/11 by ordering here: https://myschoollunch.com.au/yeronga-ss-staff-or-student-selector

Blessings, Chappy Jenny
Email – jennifer.bennett@suchaplaincy.org.au
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