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The Importance of Diet

To kick off our Year 12 Wellbeing Sessions, on Friday 15 March, Simone Austin, a distinguished Accredited Practising Dietitian and Advanced Sports Dietitian, enlightened students on the pivotal role of diet in nurturing overall well-being. With over 30 years of experience, Simone's expertise spans premier sporting teams like Hawthorn Football Club and the Australian Men's Cricket Team. Her dynamic presentation emphasized evidence-based nutrition strategies for optimizing health and performance during VCE through nutrition. Students were asked to reflect on their current eating habits and the impact that certain poor practices and misconceptions about certain foods that we eat, can have on concentration and maintaining energy and health. Simone also spoke about brain foods, tips and tricks students can follow to help them make and maintain their health and wellbeing. As we embark on this journey of holistic wellness, Simone Austin's insights will hopefully stick in the minds of our Year 12s as we look towards our April session on the Importance of Sleep.

Year 12 Wellbeing Day: Fostering Resilience and Mental Wellness

Last Friday, March 22, Year 12s continued their journey of holistic wellbeing during their Wellbeing morning. With a central theme of stress management and mental health, the day served as a beacon of support amidst the rigors of their final year.

Kicking off the event was an inspiring keynote by Cooper Chapman, Founder of the Good Human Factory, whose poignant words underscored the vital importance of mental health, gratitude, and healthy habits in achieving success. Chapman's message resonated deeply, setting a positive tone for the day ahead and emphasizing the need to prioritize well-being in the face of academic pressures.

Throughout the day, students engaged in a series of interactive sessions aimed at equipping them with practical tools to manage stress effectively. From learning techniques to avoid catastrophic thinking to gaining insights into the physiological impacts of stress on the body, students were empowered to navigate their challenges with resilience and self-awareness.

But it wasn't all serious discussions; the day also featured enjoyable activities designed to demonstrate stress management techniques in a light-hearted manner. From mindfulness eating exercises to friendly competitions promoting physical movement, students embraced the opportunity to explore diverse avenues for maintaining their well-being.

As the day drew to a close, students departed with a renewed sense of purpose and resilience, ready to face their final year with confidence and grace.

Miss Samantha Mizzi
Director of Students (Senior Years)