Student Produced Well Being Book

Dear Parents,

As part of our student voice process, a group of young people expressed a keen interest in producing a pocket sized book about well-being strategies for their peers. We are delighted to announce that the book is now available and contains advice on topics such as how to deal with unhelpful thoughts, the importance of perspective taking, journalling and breathing  techniques.  To complement the practical strategies there is a set of mindful colouring pages and inspirational quotes created by our students.  The book is aimed at all students from Years 7-13.

This book of well-being strategies also supports the Weez Project, founded by Ann and Tony Bruno in memory of their son Jamie who sadly and without any warning took his life last year.

The Weez project aims to:

• encourage young people to know how to help themselves and their friends
• help educate teachers and parents to know more about mental health issues
• advocate for improvements in youth mental health including suicide prevention

To support the continuing development of other West Island Well Being publications ‘by students for students’ and to continue supporting the Weez Project, we would ask that students purchase the book by making a minimum donation of $20. Students are welcome to give more should they wish to.

The book will be launched next week during tutor time and students can purchase the book from on Wednesday 21 March. Since it is important, we would like all students to have a copy therefore please can students bring in their donation to cover production costs. During the last week of term, tutors will use registration time to share some of the strategies outlined in the book so that students understand the importance of the practices detailed.

This book is designed to be proactive and instills healthy thinking that can be used as part of a daily or weekly routine.  We would ask you to read the book and its meaning with your child.

Thank you to Kyle Kelleher and Olivia Wilcockson for coordinating our students.

We thank you for your support,

Mr Sammons