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School Savvy FNQ

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

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25.01.2022 Watch the Pause Positive Education Lesson 3 Gratitude This video introduces the concept of Gratitude. https://youtu.be/ZD1ilm6ELqg This video is the 19th video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education.... The next video will be shared tomorrow 1 June at 4 pm.

25.01.2022 Whos cooking tonight? How about some Macaroni and cheese? Mac n cheese - always a favourite! Kidspot have a yummy slow cooker recipe for you to try. Take a look here: https://www.kidspot.com.au//slow-cooked-mac-n-ch/z11zgu8b

25.01.2022 School Savvy FNQ aims to support local families on low incomes or those who are going through challenging times to get their children back to school with what they need. The program consists of the School Savvy Appeal where we call for donations of school uniform and school supplies which are then sold in the School Savvy pop-up shop in early January, in time for the new school year. This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we expect more families will need support and w...ith this in mind we are calling all families to start pulling out school uniform items and school supplies that can still be used but don't fit anymore or are no longer needed and to consider donating these to School Savvy FNQ. The School Savvy Appeal will be officially launched soon! #SchoolSavvyFNQ #CentacareFNQ #makeadiffence #getinvolved

24.01.2022 Watch the Pause Positive Education Lesson 4 Resilience, Dealing with Change This video introduces the concepts of Resilience, Persistence, GRIT and dealing with change in our daily lives. https://youtu.be/i40L7roiyOE This video is the 20th video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education.... The next video will be shared tomorrow 2 June at 4 pm.

24.01.2022 Watch the Pause Positive Education Lesson 5 Kindness This video is about the importance of being kind. https://youtu.be/vlqiq1RFdPo This video is the 21st video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education.... The next video will be shared tomorrow 3 June at 4 pm.

23.01.2022 Are your children showing interest in social media? It's quite a minefield out there. How can we ensure our children are safe online? eSafety are running FREE webinars to help. Take a look and learn more about TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.... Find out more on NAPCAN's website. Information below #ChildProtection #ChildSafety #PlayYourPart #EveryonesBusiness

23.01.2022 Who's cooking tonight? How about some Macaroni and cheese? Mac n cheese - always a favourite! Kidspot have a yummy slow cooker recipe for you to try. Take a look here: https://www.kidspot.com.au//slow-cooked-mac-n-ch/z11zgu8b

22.01.2022 Watch the Pause Mindfulness Lesson 2 Heartfulness This video introduces the concept of Heartfulness. https://youtu.be/acWbdN5IyPY... Additional Resources: YouTube Song to listen to: Loving Kindness Meditation (Dance Remix) featuring Curtisay by GoZen! - https://youtu.be/93mj4PaiOUo 2 Great stories that you can watch with your children: In My Heart - https://youtu.be/xIfLgHBwYx4 The Invisible String - https://youtu.be/WlUxXexjhYI This video is the 10th video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education. The next video will be shared tomorrow 14 May at 4 pm.

22.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that the School Savvy FNQ pop-up shop will be opening on... OPENING DATE: Tuesday 5th January 2021 LOCATION: ... 88 Anderson St, Manunda. - Next to the MaraWay Community Hub. OPENING HOURS: The shop will be open from 10 am - 2 pm until schools go back or stock runs out. Please share so as many people as possible can hear about this. Let's get all our children back to school with what they need! #SchoolSavvyFNQ #getinvolved #makeadifference

22.01.2022 Watch the Pause Mindfulness Lesson 6 Mindful Movement This video introduces the concept of Mindful Movement. https://youtu.be/5HPlH3nphQM... Additional Resources for Prep - Yr 4 Brain Gym clip: https://youtu.be/YFe0I8kkFOg Brain Gym clip before a test for Yr 5 & 6: https://youtu.be/O5ChXC rHLE This video is the 14th video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education. The next video will be shared tomorrow 20 May at 4 pm.

22.01.2022 The School Savvy team are looking everywhere! Do you have any spare School Supplies?

21.01.2022 Over the past few weeks Home School Savvy has been sharing a series of video lessons about the Pause Program. The Pause Program is a wellbeing program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education to help them emotionally self-regulate. "We often teach children to calm down, take a breath and a moment. What we fail to do is tell them why. With discipline issues, having a major impact on the education syste...m it is vital that we teach children to self-regulate and the science behind it. Teacher Wendy Fox has been able to do this for children as young as 5 and has had amazing results." Find out more about the program on the Centacare FNQ website: https://www.centacarefnq.org/the-pause-program

21.01.2022 Watch the Pause Mindfulness Lesson 8 This video introduces the concept of Mindful thinking. https://youtu.be/WvvtbYgtdYQ... This video is the 16th video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education. The next video will be shared tomorrow 27 May at 4 pm.

19.01.2022 This week is QLD Child Protection Week! Keeping our children safe is everyones business so, were going to share some info that we hope youll find useful through the week. #qldchildprotectionweek #ChildProtectionWeek #ChildSafety

18.01.2022 Looking after your mental health. No matter how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting you, Beyond Blue has a resource that can help you. They have developed a range of information, strategies and expert advice to help support your social and emotional wellbeing. Read more here: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/ The pandemic can cause stress whatever your age. Children and young people need support through this uncertain time. If you are supporting children and young people ...there is helpful information here: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au//children-and-young- It can also be hard to see people close to you experience stress. Here are some resources to help you support family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic: https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au//family-and-friends.

18.01.2022 School Savvy FNQ aims to assist local families on low incomes or those who are going through challenging times. We all know that Christmas and the summer months are an expensive time for all families. Add to that the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to purchase new school uniforms, as well as text books and school supplies can become a huge struggle, and all of that straight after Christmas. In early January we open the School Savvy pop-up shop which sells low cost, new and sec...ond-hand uniforms and school supplies which were collected during the School Savvy Appeal. The shop will also provide information and resources for parents and an opportunity for learning and skill development in the retail trade for Centacare trainees. School Savvy is now in it's 5th year! The School Savvy Appeal is calling on families and year 12 students to dig out those uniforms that their children have grown out of or they no longer need, to put them to good use by donating to the School Savvy FNQ Appeal. Pre-loved and new uniforms and school supplies in good condition can be dropped off at Centacare FNQ, during business hours or at any local St Vincent De Paul outlets. Centacare FNQ is also calling on local Businesses to get on board by donating unwanted quality stationery supplies such as pens, calculators rulers etc. Contact the School Savvy team by messaging us here OR by emailing [email protected].

17.01.2022 Watch the Pause Mindfulness Lesson 7 Mindful Listening and the RAS part of the Brain This video introduces the concept of Mindful Listening and the RAS part of the brain. The RAS stands for Reticular Activating System. https://youtu.be/E8wkUlZkH1A... Additional Resources for Prep - Yr 6 Mindful Listening Meditation - 5 minutes Prep to Year 2 students may only do 2 minutes of this meditation if you feel it is too long for your students https://youtu.be/oj9bX5DqggI This video is the 15th video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education. The next video will be shared tomorrow 21 May at 4 pm.

17.01.2022 One of our first donations for School Savvy 2020-21..... Thank you to Tourism Tropical North Queensland for the donation of backpacks, baseball caps and very cool highlighters! These are great! #SchoolSavvy2020 #GetInvolved #Makeadifference #CentacareFNQ #

17.01.2022 Looking for some FREE fun and interactive online activities for your children over the school holiday? Well, take a look at the FREE Space+Place activities on offer from the 29th of June until the 12th of July. Check out the Cairns Safer Streets event page to select the event you want to attend to make sure you get updates. #SchoolHolidayFun

16.01.2022 This is #qldchildprotectionweek. Take a look at the Safety 4 Kids website for some fun, child friendly interactive and important safety information. This is a great place for your children to learn about safety on the roads, stranger danger, bullying and much more. Take a look below

15.01.2022 Take a look! Unwanted school uniform could be lurking anywhere. In the wardrobe, in the drawers, under the bed. Donate to School Savvy FNQ and make a difference.

15.01.2022 This week is QLD Child Protection Week! Keeping our children safe is everyone's business so, we're going to share some info that we hope you'll find useful through the week. #qldchildprotectionweek #ChildProtectionWeek #ChildSafety

14.01.2022 School Savvy FNQ is thrilled to have been nominated for an Awards Australia Community Group of the Year Award! We are very proud to be able to say that since School Savvy began in 2016, the initiative has spread to Rockhampton where it is run by Centacare CQ and this year, for the first time, we welcome Centacare NQ in Townsville. The Awards Australia submissions close this Friday the 14th of August and judging begins on Tuesday 29th of September with Awards presented in Nove...mber. #fingerscrossed #schoolsavvy

14.01.2022 Are your children showing interest in social media? Its quite a minefield out there. How can we ensure our children are safe online? eSafety are running FREE webinars to help. Take a look and learn more about TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.... Find out more on NAPCANs website. Information below #ChildProtection #ChildSafety #PlayYourPart #EveryonesBusiness

11.01.2022 Watch the Pause Mindfulness Lesson 3 Self Awareness and Emotional Regulation This lesson introduces the ""Internal Weather" concept to students. https://youtu.be/yufgEps5rDo... Additional Resources Prep - Yr 2 - watch 1 clip Book The Way I feel by Janan Cain on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ITPUxVQ6UIk Sesame Street: Name the emotion with Murray - https://youtu.be/ZxfJicfyCdg Additional Resources for Yr 3 & 4 - watch 1 clip Why do we have feelings? - Feelings and Emotions for Kids | Educational Videos by Mocomi - https://youtu.be/3fTRWpf eH4 Additional Resources for Yr 5 & 6 - watch 1 clip Emotions and the brain from Sentis - https://youtu.be/xNY0AAUtH3g Identifying our feelings - https://youtu.be/VL5MvZKgVZA Internal Struggles by Dr. Russ Harris - https://youtu.be/dz_nexLqY_8 This video is the 11th video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education. The next video will be shared tomorrow 15 May at 4 pm.

11.01.2022 Centacare FNQ has shared Tips for taking to children about their personal safety. A great resource created by NAPCAN and shared on Play Your Part. Not only does this poster give you suggested way to approach the subject of safety with your kids, it also highlights the rights our children have as well as other places to find out more. #ChildProtectionWeek #QLDChildProtectionWeek #ChildSafety... https://www.facebook.com/centacarefnq/posts/2804197366362142

11.01.2022 A storybook called A World of Pausabiliites https://youtu.be/MTlrO6lfhME This video is the final video in a series of 23 videos that has been shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education.... The entire series of PAUSE videos can now be watched at your own pace on the Centacare FNQ website.

11.01.2022 Watch the Pause for Parents Positive Education Lesson 1 This video introduces the concept of "Have you filled a bucket? A daily guide to happiness for kids". https://youtu.be/CTz7hkTRQNM This video is the 17th video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education.... The next video will be shared tomorrow 28 May at 4 pm.

09.01.2022 Have your children grown out of their school uniforms? Now is the time to clear out the uniform your children can't use anymore. Why not consider donating them to School Savvy FNQ and help a child who needs a helping hand to start the new school year with a uniform they need. Contact the School Savvy team at [email protected] or Message us below to find out how you can make a difference.

09.01.2022 Watch the Pause Mindfulness Lesson 5 Mindful Eating This video introduces the concept of Mindful Eating. https://youtu.be/6OofExTY1P0... Additional Resources: Read or listen to the story: No Ordinary Apple - https:// youtu.be/CdN1xj6 2Mg Mindful eating of a raisin: https://youtu.be/C_IrfyjP88w Optional clip for Yr 5 & 6 students: How the food you eat affects your brain: - https://youtu.be/xyQY8a ng6g This video is the 13th video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education. The next video will be shared tomorrow 19 May at 4 pm.

07.01.2022 The School Savvy FNQ team are back into School Savvy mode after a few months as Home School Savvy where we were focused on ensuring that as many children and their families as possible were supported with what they needed to be able to learn from home during the covid-19 pandemic. We want to thank everyone for their support and involvement in Home School Savvy. At Centacare FNQ, we are well aware that the covid-19 pandemic is still very much a concern and the situation is ch...angeable so, we remain flexible and open to changes that may arise and will endeavour to respond to the needs of the community accordingly. The School Savvy team are preparing this year's School Savvy appeal and shop understanding that there is a need to support even more children in families struggling financially due to the covid-19 pandemic.

07.01.2022 The team are just dropping off the final donation bins for this year's School Savvy Appeal. A big thank you to Trinity Bay State High School and Parramatta State School for becoming our newest School Savvy donation points! We are delighted to welcome you onboard. You can find all the official School Savvy donation points on Google Maps now. Take a look to find your closest location and thank you for your support!... https://www.google.com.au/maps/d/edit #SchoolSavvyFNQ #SchoolSavvyAppeal #GetInvolved #MakeADifference

07.01.2022 Who loves a pizza? Theres nothing like a piping hot pizza to indulge in. Why not make your own at home with these easy recipes the kids will love getting to make their own pizzas from scratch! Kidspot have shared an easy peasy recipe: https://www.kidspot.com.au//easy-pizza-recipes-f/1lygm2uk

06.01.2022 We absolutely love this poem by Mary Rita Schilke Sill and shared by Centacare FNQ! Our children pick up on everything we do - even the tiny things we don't think about. This poem is full of such love and admiration. Enjoy :)

06.01.2022 Watch the Pause Positive Education Lesson 6 Empathy This video introduces the concept of Empathy. https://youtu.be/Wz5o-ko0jBo This video is the 22nd video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education.... The next video will be shared tomorrow 4 June at 4 pm.

03.01.2022 Watch the Pause for Parents Mindfulness Lesson 1 This video introduces the concept of mindfulness and the importance of breathing. https://youtu.be/uSxDhUoaEvo... Additional Resources: - The story, Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda is a wonderful story to introduce you to the concept of Mindfulness - https://youtu.be/5nsySCMH36s - Mindful Breathing is helpful because it gives people an anchor their breath on which they can focus when they find themselves carried away by a stressful thought. Mindful Breathing | Practice | Greater Good in Action https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/mindful_breathing - "Just Breathe" by Julie Bayer Salzman & Josh Salzman Wavecrest Films) - https://youtu.be/RVA2N6tX2cg YouTube clips for all students: - Smiling Mind: Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation. https://youtu.be/Sceq4mtZhjI YouTube clips for Yr 5 & 6 students: Mindfulness: Youth Voices - https://youtu.be/kk7IBwuhXWM "Arrive" A Mindful Minute Helps Students Arrive in the Classroom - https://youtu.be/u3jBjSs_cpk This video is the ninth video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education. The next video will be shared tomorrow 13 May at 4 pm.

03.01.2022 Watch the Pause Mindfulness Lesson 4 Mindful Seeing This video introduces the concept of Mindful Seeing. https://youtu.be/bQSaxXf8-bg... This video is the 12th video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education. The next video will be shared on Monday 18 May at 4 pm.

03.01.2022 Everyone loves a cupcake every now and then, right? Kidspot have a really simple recipe for NUT FREE Patty cakes and we think they sound delicious! Perfect for nut free lunch boxes, too What a great fun afternoon activity. ... https://www.kidspot.com.au//patty-cakes-easy-cup/h0w2fb5t

02.01.2022 Watch the Pause Positive Education Lesson 2 Growth Mindset This video introduces the concepts of Growth and Fixed Mindsets. https://youtu.be/jz6JzAZ2vBI This video is the 18th video in a series of 23 videos currently being shared by Home School Savvy about the Pause Program. Pause is a program that teaches students and teachers about three key parts of the brain, mindfulness strategies and positive education.... The next video will be shared tomorrow 29 May at 4 pm.