This year Kalamunda SHS celebrates over 10 years as a school that endorsed the Act-Belong-Commit framework.  We have been presented with a plaque, proudly displayed in the front office. The Act Belong Commit message enhances the mental health of our whole school community. The message is simple:

Keeping mentally and physically active, having good friends and helping others or learning new things not only builds self-esteem and confidence but it also can reduce stress and increase resilience against mental health problems.

The school is committed to helping all students and staff maintain positive mental health and develop a strong sense of resilience, utilising the Act-Belong-Commit message. Throughout the year we run a mental health expo, a mental health week where we encourage students to participate in activities that support their mental health. We also recognise National Days such as National Day Against Bullying, R U OK Day, World’s Greatest Shave and World Challenge, as these events also help our students build resilience and develop positive mental health. Additionally, we will provide tips and strategies in each newsletter throughout the year to help families stay mentally healthy. More information regarding Act-Belong-Commit can be found at actbelongcommit.org.au

We can all get emotional sometimes. Even the most level-headed of us can have our moments. It’s part of being human after all.

By tuning into your senses of touch and hearing, you can help bring your attention away from thoughts and back to the present moment. Something as simple as playing with a pet can help calm you down and bring a sense of grounding. This is learning to soothe yourself and regulate your emotional state just by using different senses.

Jenny Edmonds
School Psycologist