2021 has begun with progressive learning and dynamic teaching opportunities at Our Lady of the River School. Staff have been working together to continue to improve our practice and ensure that all students are thriving and capable learners.  In my role this year as Leader of Learning I will be working closely with the school leadership team and teaching staff to strengthen student outcomes in literacy, numeracy and wellbeing. In future newsletters I look forward to sharing with your some amazing learning that is happening around our school. 

Over the summer holidays Ros and I completed the iheart facilitators training and have started teaching these lessons in the middle and senior classes once a week. iheart is a wellbeing program that helps young people uncover their innate resilience and wellbeing.  The iheart Principles describe how the human psychological system is an intelligent system based on a clear logic that explains the source of all feeling states, emotions and felt experiences.  I encourage you to ask your child about their iheart workshops and share their learning with you.  

For further information I have included the website link below.