Healing takes time.  Our bodies are in a constant state of regeneration after wear and tear.   Muscles take 2-4 weeks, tendons 4-6 weeks, cartilage 12 weeks and nerves 3-4 mm per day.  This is on a physical level and as long as we have rest and nourish ourselves with healthy food the body heals itself.  How then, on an emotional level, does the heart heal? 

This week during Empowered the students were introduced to the healing power of LOVE energy through intention whether it be through prayer, thoughts or words.  Sharing with their buddy they described how they heal themselves emotionally.   Music was then played for 20 minutes while the students coloured a piece of a mural, did their own yoga and wrote a “sorry letter”.  Healing is in our every thought, word and action.  We can choose to build or destroy it is up to us.

Recess Clubs continued with the usual enthusiastic vibe.  The craft club led by Alice, Maya, Nate and Sophie are creatively making paper snowflakes.  The BayBlade club led by Aiden Green and Archie is going strong. The Disney Club led by Abbie is entertaining students by them watching the concert and dancing along.  The Basketball game in the hall at lunchtime is open to all upper primary students and is humming along.

Last week eight year 5 students experienced a two hour workshop to train as “Peer Mediators”.  A Peer Mediator is someone who assists students to solve disagreements’ on the playground in a calm manner using listening skills and encouragement to promote a peaceful resolution. Every break two grade 5 Peer Mediators are present on the playground encouraging all students to be St Pats Kids.