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Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
Saint Ignatius College Geelong
The school has been a hive of wellbeing activity in the early part of 2026, not only with major events but also in the everyday life of students. Wellbeing is such an important part of all our lives, even if we don’t always recognise it. In the whirlwind lives we live, through technology, relationships and studies, we rarely slow down and take time to check in with ourselves. Wellbeing is not restricted to the resources present around us, it is about finding a balance in our lives that works for us. Although our amazing wellbeing team and many other resources are great tools available to all.
It has been and will continue to be a big year for the wellbeing department, and I am pleased to share some progress with you all today. Looking forward to next term and beyond, we are currently working on an anti-bullying event. This day would fall in Bullying No Way Week and support a movement of kindness and awareness across Australia in response to bullying and cyberbullying. We are looking forward to being able to continue to foster positive conversations about needing to move forward with kindness. Keep watch for updates over the coming weeks and be prepared to support.
On Tuesday, the 10th of March, the College’s Community Engagement Team held the International Women's Day community evening with Abbey Holmes. It was a great success, and all involved were captivated by the journey she shared with us across her career and with her own well-being. Often, understanding that struggle is present even in public life can allow us to reflect on our own lives and recognise we are not alone on this journey. It was great to see the purple ribbons on display throughout that week, also.
We are also eagerly anticipating our Men's Health week community evening, with our guest speaker being former professional basketballer, Chris Anesty, who not only played for the Chicago Bulls and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBL, but also coached. It goes without saying that the week holds high importance, shaped as an international campaign to improve the physical, emotional and mental health of Australian males. We only have to look at recent events in the football world to see how important it is for males to open up about their struggles with those around us.
Year 7’s and 8’s have settled in with Connection Week, while a number of special presentations surrounding body image, empower, a program on internal anxiety, and vaping have shaped our recent calendar for other year levels. The Year 7’s experienced an evening full of gratitude at the Time and Space Mothers' night, which gave them opportunities to spend meaningful time with their special person.
Other upcoming initiatives include the continued meetings of the Diversity and Inclusion group every second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Ministry room, planning for R U OK day, Reconciliation Week, and an event to show support for the LGTBQI+ community in the works.
The Vivi screens have also been super helpful, delivering some key wellbeing tips and tricks to all of our students. Some of the greatest ways to cool down after stress, and tips about how to plan a great routine of food, sleep and study.
As we look towards the rest of 2026, our hearts are filled with gratitude for all that has shaped this year in Wellbeing already. However, our eyes are open to the new opportunities wellbeing presents to us on the near horizon.
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Our News // 08 May 2026
The school has been a hive of wellbeing activity in the early part of 2026, not only with major events but also in the everyday life of students. Wellbeing is such an important part of all our lives, even if we don’t always recognise it. In the whirlwind lives we live, through technology, relationships and studies, we rarely slow down and take time to check in with ourselves. Wellbeing is not restricted to the resources present around us, it is about finding a balance in our lives that works for us. Although our amazing wellbeing team and many other resources are great tools available to all.
It has been and will continue to be a big year for the wellbeing department, and I am pleased to share some progress with you all today. Looking forward to next term and beyond, we are currently working on an anti-bullying event. This day would fall in Bullying No Way Week and support a movement of kindness and awareness across Australia in response to bullying and cyberbullying. We are looking forward to being able to continue to foster positive conversations about needing to move forward with kindness. Keep watch for updates over the coming weeks and be prepared to support.
On Tuesday, the 10th of March, the College’s Community Engagement Team held the International Women's Day community evening with Abbey Holmes. It was a great success, and all involved were captivated by the journey she shared with us across her career and with her own well-being. Often, understanding that struggle is present even in public life can allow us to reflect on our own lives and recognise we are not alone on this journey. It was great to see the purple ribbons on display throughout that week, also.
We are also eagerly anticipating our Men's Health week community evening, with our guest speaker being former professional basketballer, Chris Anesty, who not only played for the Chicago Bulls and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBL, but also coached. It goes without saying that the week holds high importance, shaped as an international campaign to improve the physical, emotional and mental health of Australian males. We only have to look at recent events in the football world to see how important it is for males to open up about their struggles with those around us.
Year 7’s and 8’s have settled in with Connection Week, while a number of special presentations surrounding body image, empower, a program on internal anxiety, and vaping have shaped our recent calendar for other year levels. The Year 7’s experienced an evening full of gratitude at the Time and Space Mothers' night, which gave them opportunities to spend meaningful time with their special person.
Other upcoming initiatives include the continued meetings of the Diversity and Inclusion group every second and fourth Tuesday of the month in the Ministry room, planning for R U OK day, Reconciliation Week, and an event to show support for the LGTBQI+ community in the works.
The Vivi screens have also been super helpful, delivering some key wellbeing tips and tricks to all of our students. Some of the greatest ways to cool down after stress, and tips about how to plan a great routine of food, sleep and study.
As we look towards the rest of 2026, our hearts are filled with gratitude for all that has shaped this year in Wellbeing already. However, our eyes are open to the new opportunities wellbeing presents to us on the near horizon.
