Pastoral Program

BE ACTIVE 

Every fortnight the Gioia House students get together to participate in ‘Be Active’. The students complete a variety of physical team activities to provide students with the opportunity to connect with others, enjoy being active outdoors and an opportunity to have a laugh with friends. Many students have expressed how much they look forward to our Gioia House Be Active sessions. It has also been wonderful to see our Year 6 students demonstrate their leadership skills by volunteering to lead and explain the different activities. Last week the students started the session with a couple of warm-up Basketball drills followed by a friendly Volleyball game with the students in their House colours playing against each other. It was great to see the girls encourage each other and work as a team to try and win each point. There have been a number of students who have been taking advantage of the Volleyball nets that are on our field during their lunchtime breaks too. 

Years 5 and 6 Action Girl Pastoral Programs

This term the Years 5 and Year 6 Pastoral Action Girl programs will focus on managing changes. The Year 5 unit will provide opportunities for students to identify different emotional zones and ways we can deal with real life scenarios when they arise. The students will also look at the strategies they have developed from joining Gioia House this year and how they can continue to develop positive relationships, be inclusive and have a positive mindset in all aspects of their lives.

The Year 6 Pastoral Action Girl program this term, will focus on managing the transition to high school. The students will discuss different emotional regulation zones and identify ways they can be aware of how they’re feeling and the tools they can use for their wellbeing. The students will also focus on identifying ways they can continue to develop their organisational skills and continue to look for opportunities to maintain friendships while also looking for opportunities to form new friendships.

Action Girls

Congratulations to the following Gioia House students who were awarded Action Girl Awards for being kind and respectful students. They display a positive attitude in all areas of school life and are inclusive and supportive of others.

Year 5:
Mia Bonanno
Aria Guild
Isla The
Cadence Wong

Year 6:
Mary Bakhos
Georgia David
Sienna Kim
Mikayla Tadros

It is wonderful to see so many Gioia House students being nominated for an Action Girl award. 

Marisa Maks
Assistant Head of Gioia House