Assistant Head of Gioia House
World Kindness Week: small acts = big impact
This week, Gioia House celebrated World Kindness Week, a special time dedicated to reminding everyone that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. From friendly smiles to helping hands, students and staff came together to create a chain of kind gestures.
During Gioia House Community Time, classes participated in a variety of activities, including writing ideas on how to spread kindness and creating a Personal Kindness Calendar. Many students shared stories about how kindness has impacted their lives, and teachers highlighted how compassion and empathy can make learning environments happier and more successful.
Kindness Week isn’t just about one week of good deeds, it’s about building habits that last all year long. Being kind helps everyone feel valued and respected. It strengthens friendships and creates a more positive school atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
We know that every week should be Kindness Week, let’s keep the spirit going! Whether it’s offering a compliment, including someone new at lunch, or simply saying ‘thank you,’ every kind action counts. Together, we can continue to make our school a place where kindness grows every day.
Action Girls
This week at our Gioia House gathering, we celebrated a very special group of students — our amazing Action Girls, who were each presented with a special Action Girl award and badge for their wonderful personal qualities, positive attitude to school life, and commitment to trying their best each day.
The Action Girls have impressed everyone with their enthusiasm, and determination to make a difference. Whether they are working hard in class, supporting their classmates, they always show kindness, creativity, and a can-do spirit.
Congratulations to all of our Action Girls:
Ariane Cutrupi
Sofia Brodowska-Nidelkos
Jasmine Nguyen
Florence Khoury (absent from photo)
Bianca McLeod
Perla Charbel
Ariana Cassimaty
Victoria Elias
Term 4 Personal Development & Health Unit – Growth and Development
This term, Year 5 and Year 6 students have been focusing on their PDH Growth and Development Units. This unit aims to educate students on the importance of maintaining a healthy self-esteem and cultivating a positive self-image. Throughout the lessons, students explore the connection between media messages, personal perceptions, and their actions. Students develop knowledge, skills, and strategies to strengthen their sense of self and prepare them for the changes that will occur throughout adolescence. The unit also supports students in identifying and applying practical strategies to manage life changes.
The Gioia House students will be attending a Puberty Presentation led by Life Education in Week 6. Year 5 will have their session on Friday 21 November, and Year 6 will have their workshop on Monday, 17 November.
Marisa Maks
Assistant Head of Gioia House