{"id":18848,"date":"2025-11-12T17:26:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T06:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=18848"},"modified":"2025-11-13T12:51:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T01:51:16","slug":"assistant-head-of-gioia-house-20","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/assistant-head-of-gioia-house-20\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Head of Gioia House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">World Kindness Week: small acts = big impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kindness Week isn\u2019t just about one week of good deeds, it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that every week should be Kindness Week, let\u2019s keep the spirit going! Whether it\u2019s offering a compliment, including someone new at lunch, or simply saying &#8216;thank you,&#8217; every kind action counts. Together, we can continue to make our school a place where kindness grows every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_1652.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"19143\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_1652-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_1652-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_1652-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_1652-768x1022.jpg 768w, 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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to all of our Action Girls:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>Ariane Cutrupi<\/strong><br><strong>Sofia Brodowska-Nidelkos<\/strong><br><strong>Jasmine Nguyen&nbsp;<\/strong><br><strong>Florence Khoury&nbsp;<\/strong>(absent from photo)<br><strong>Bianca McLeod<\/strong><br><strong>Perla Charbel<\/strong><br><strong>Ariana Cassimaty<\/strong><br><strong>Victoria Elias<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/Action-Girl-photo-13-Nov-2025.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/Action-Girl-photo-13-Nov-2025-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/Action-Girl-photo-13-Nov-2025-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/Action-Girl-photo-13-Nov-2025-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/Action-Girl-photo-13-Nov-2025-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/Action-Girl-photo-13-Nov-2025.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Term 4 Personal Development &amp; Health Unit \u2013 Growth and Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gioia House students will be attending a\u00a0<em>Puberty Presentation led by Life Education<\/em>\u00a0in Week 6. Year 5 will have their session on Friday 21 November, and Year 6 will have their workshop on Monday, 17 November.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-13-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-13-1-728x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-13-1-728x1024.jpg 728w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-13-1-213x300.jpg 213w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-13-1-768x1080.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-13-1-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-13-1.jpg 872w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-14-730x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-14-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-14-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-14-768x1078.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-14-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/image-14.jpg 878w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marisa Maks<\/strong><br>Assistant Head of Gioia House<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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