Returning to school, starting a new school or starting something new
A reminder that returning to school, starting at a new school or starting something new, can evoke a range of feelings.
A reminder that returning to school, starting at a new school or starting something new, can evoke a range of feelings.
Whilst some of you may be desperate for Friday to come and for the holidays to start, some of you may be feeling apprehensive, nervous and overwhelmed by the thought of 6 weeks without the routine and structure of school and being with friends on a daily basis.
Whilst we're trying to get to the next thing, reach the new goal, figure out if we're on the right path or not, remember – life is happening now.
Absolutely – dream big, question more, and chase what you want, but don't let tomorrow steal today.
Life is unfolding right now; look up, be present and don't miss it.
Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team
Next time you feel nervous about doing something and your heart starts beating really fast, call it your 'inner applause' because your body is cheering you on.
There are two types of problems: ones we can solve and ones we can't.
Tackle the problems you can solve and accept that the rest is out of your control.
Knowing when to let go is a big step towards reducing tension in your life.
Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team
If being hard on yourself worked, it would have worked by now.
Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team
If you are an over-thinker, please remember:
If you feel like giving up because you're not seeing results, remember this; the last thing to grow on a tree is the fruit.
Rest is not what you do after you finish everything.
Rest is what allows you to keep going at all.
Have a lovely week and restful half-term.
Continued good luck to Year 11 and Year 13. 
Mrs Westergaard, Wellbeing Team
The theme this year is Action.
Confidence isn't thinking you'll succeed, it's knowing you'll survive if you don't.
1. Your feelings are valid, but they are not always facts.
2. Rest is not a reward for burnout.
3. Not every thought deserves your attention
4. Don't compare your inside to someone else's outside.
5. You are not responsible for managing other people's emotions.
6. You don't have to act on every emotion you feel.
7. Healing is about learning to carry it differently.
8. Not everyone will understand your journey.
9. The noise in your head is not a prediction.
10. Some days 'surviving' is winning.
11. Tears are not a sign of defeat.
12. You can have a good day and still struggle.