Lighthouse News - March

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Meet the Team - Emily Lockhart

Meet Emily Lockhart, PLC's new Head of Lighthouse Curriculum. We asked Emily a few questions to get to know her better!

What would you like to achieve at PLC this year?

I am working on developing a ‘Lighthouse Curriculum’ which will detail all the work PLC does from Pre-K to Year 12 in the field of health and wellbeing. By the end of this year, I hope to ensure it is developmentally appropriate as it transitions students from early childhood, through childhood into adolescence and then finally adulthood.

What is the best part of your job?

Working with young people to help make a difference. I love to hear their stories and give them advice as they develop and grow through their teenage years. The real joy comes from seeing students journey from childhood and graduate at the end of Year 12 as mature, well-rounded and resilient young people.

Who inspires you most?

My PhD supervisor inspires me the most; she has been my mentor for nearly 20 years (prior to her being my supervisor). She has shown me how to be a strong woman at work and at home with my family. She shows compassion and kindness to those around her, while also being an inspirational leader, academic and friend. Having her in my life gives me confidence to be strong, courageous and work hard, while being caring, showing empathy and kindness.

Find out more about Emily

Make A Difference Week

Next week, students and staff have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities that provides education, advocacy and support around some community issues.

The Smith Family Student2Student Reading Programme, 11 March
Girls in Years 8 - 10 will have the opportunity to support young people with low literacy levels in The Smith Family Student2Student Reading Programme. The Information session will be held on Monday 11 March at 5.30 pm. More information here.
One School, One Cause, 11 March
Year 12 Service Captain, Gabby, will be collecting clothing and shoes (good condition) to give to the homeless through the Australian Red Cross.

Harmony Day, 12 March
Celebrating our cultural diversity, music from across the globe will be enjoyed, along with wearing the orange ribbon to mark the diversity of the School community as well as the community in which we all live.
Environment Day, 13 March
Join Lucie, Year 12 Environmental Captain, to create a whole-school art work of origami whales on the Quad.

Civics and Social Justice Day, 14 March
Join Lucy, Year 12 Civics and Social Justice Captain, to “Take 3, To Flee Refugee and Asylum Seeking.” What would you bring if you were forced to leave your own country?
National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, 15 March
PLC has a strong anti-bullying policy. To support this, the Year 12 Service Captain and other Year 12 leaders have encouraged students to pledge that they will not tolerate bullying in their school. Students were encouraged to sign the Anti Bullying Pledge Board which will be displayed in the Senior School Cafeteria.
Close the Gap, 15 March
Year 12 Reconciliation Captains, Shenielle and Daisy, will encourage students to participate in a ‘Close the Gap’ activity supporting advocacy to reduce disadvantage among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Sleep Awareness Week

As well as Make a Difference Week, it is also Sleep Awareness Week next week! This year’s theme “Begin with Sleep” highlights the importance of good sleep health for individuals to best achieve their personal, family and professional goals.

PLC's Civics and Social Justice Captain, Lucy Alderson (Year 12) explains why napping is beneficial and offers tips for beginners.

The Art of Napping by Lucy Alderson (Year 12)

Last year, I attended a Lighthouse workshop and information session by Naptivist and Personal Sustainability Specialist, Thea O'Connor. I took everything I learnt on board and it's changed my life! I would like to share what I learnt with you.

Napping is something I do almost every day to help me function effectively. Last year I fell into a stage where I was often fatigued. High demands on my mind and body from sports training and study prevented me from sleeping the eight to ten hours we are suggested to have per night.

That’s when I decided to try napping, and now it is a part of my daily routine!

I started taking a 20 - 30 minute nap after school, which allowed my brain to function better, leading to effective study.

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Lighthouse App of the Month: CBT Thought Diary

By using this application, you can work to identify your emotions, analyse why you're feeling this way, challenge those negative beliefs, change your thinking patterns and remember positive experiences.

CBT Thought Diary allows users to document negative and positive emotions each day. According to positive psychology, recording emotions is important! Thought Diary will help you evaluate and understand your thoughts and feelings.

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