Dear parents and guardians,

At the last Assembly I shared a video with the message that “No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted”.  When you do good for others, the recipients of your kindness aren't the only ones reaping the benefits. There are many perks in it for you, too.

It really saddens me when I see advertising companies, selling us a message that we will only be happy if we invest in this or that and promoting the idea that the most important person in the world is “me”.

The message of Jesus is contrary to what our media outlets would have us believe. It isn’t all about me and what I can get out of life, but rather, what I can give. I am a believer in the new commandment given by Jesus to his Disciples: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34). 

We can easily get caught up with the myth that we need to take what we can, but genuine fulfilment, purpose and happiness is found when we seek to put others’ needs before our own.

The truth is, life is so much more fulfilling when we are seeking to make a positive difference in other people’s lives.

Helping others doesn't just make the world better - it also makes you better. Studies indicate that the very act of giving back to the community boosts your happiness, health, and sense of well-being. Studies show that when people donated to charity, the mesolimbic system, the portion of the brain responsible for feelings of reward,  was triggered. The brain also releases feel-good chemicals and spurs you to perform more kind acts -- something psychologists call "helper's high."

Helping others will spur others to pay it forward and keep the cycle of happiness going. I am greatly encouraged when I hear stories of the young people in our community giving of their time to make a difference to others.

Experts say that performing acts of kindness boosts your mood and ultimately makes you more optimistic and positive.

The following website has ideas of how you can make helping other a family affair. https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/14-little-ways-to-encourage-kindnes

Positive Behaviour for Learning -FUN DAY

Gold Level Behaviour Certificates will be given out at Assembly this week. Fun Day will be next Friday 28^th June. During middle session all Gold Level Certificate holders will participate in the outdoor activities and individual classes will provide fun activities in class for Silver Level Holders. Everyone will start at back at Silver Level at the beginning of next term. We welcome any parents who would like to help on the day.

God Bless!

Megan