The role of emotional intelligence in developing wellbeing is an important factor. During August, St Michael’s School Counsellor, Emilie Cangy, engaged 1Red and 1Yellow in a programme which aimed to improve emotional intelligence.
The focus for the first week was for the students to learn how to name their feelings. This was achieved by introducing the students to the colourful characters from the movie Inside Out.
In the second week, the focus was on the feeling of anger. The students learnt calming strategies eg muscle relaxation and mindful breathing. They were also asked to reflect on their own problem-solving skills.
The classroom being a community formed the focus for learning during the third week. Emilie shared the highly recommended book, ‘Have You Filled A Bucket Today?’ by Carol McCloud. The students were then asked to reflect on when their actions ‘fill’ or ‘dip’ from others’ buckets. The final activity was to draw examples of how family buckets can be filled, as well as filling the buckets of students and staff at school.
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06 Feb 2026
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We hope that everyone enjoyed their first week of school. Looking forward to another week coming up. Please note - all are invited to join our 'Welcoming School Mass' on Thursday.
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06 Feb 2026
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We hope that everyone enjoyed their first week of school. Looking forward to another week coming up. Please note - all are invited to join our 'Welcoming School Mass' on Thursday.
05 Feb 2026
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🌟 Kindergarten Joy in Action 🌟 Big smiles, busy hands and hearts full of excitement 💙 Our Kindergarten students have been settling into school life beautifully! Working together, colouring with care and enjoying every moment of learning in their classrooms ✏️🎨 We’re also so lucky to have such a wonderful team of Kindergarten teachers, who bring warmth, fun and so much love to our littlest learners every single day 🧸✨ From classroom creativity to special moments shared together, these photos capture the magic of the beginning of the school journey. We’re so proud of our Kindergarten community and can’t wait to see all the amazing learning ahead 🌈📚 #Kindergarten #LittleLearners #StartingSchool #LearningThroughPlay #SchoolCommunity #ProudMoments #EarlyLearning #KindyLife #PrimarySchool #GrowingTogether #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
04 Feb 2026
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03 Feb 2026
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Please join us the celebrate our whole school Welcoming Mass. Next Week - Thursday 12 February at 12pm. We look forward to seeing you all there ⛪️✝️ #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
02 Feb 2026
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✨ Welcome Back Smiles ✨ Nothing says back to school like big smiles, bright colours and an amazing team ready to welcome our students! 💛📚 These legends were out and about helping to kick off the new school year, spreading positive vibes and making sure everyone felt welcome from the very first moment 🙌😊 Here’s to a fantastic year ahead filled with learning, laughter and community 💫 #WelcomeBackToSchool #SchoolCommunity #Teamwork #SmilesAllRound #BackToSchoolVibes #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
30 Jan 2026
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We are so excited to welcome everyone to 2026 at St Michael’s 💙📚 Our teachers have been busy all week getting classrooms ready, finalising plans and preparing to take the reins from parents as we launch into an exciting year of learning, growth and new beginnings 🚀✏️ We cannot wait to welcome our students back and get started! 🌟🙌 #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
30 Jan 2026
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✨ A beautiful beginning to 2026 ✨ Staff from St Michael’s and Our Lady of Lourdes gathered together to celebrate Mass as one Baulkham Hills Parish community. Alongside prayer and reflection, we shared morning tea, conversation and plenty of smiles as we strengthened connections across both schools ☕💛 Beginning the year grounded in faith and community reminds us why we do what we do. A meaningful gathering we hope will continue for many years to come 🌿
28 Jan 2026
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12 Jan 2026
Transitioning smoothly into ‘big school’: What parents need to know
The first day of Kindergarten! It’s a milestone filled with excitement, pride and maybe a few nerves (for both you and your child!). Starting “big school” marks the beginning of a whole new adventure, and with a little preparation, you can help make those first weeks calm, confident and full of smiles.
22 Dec 2025
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🎄 Year 3 Christmas Art in Full Bloom 🎨🌱 Our Year 3 students have been busy creating beautiful Christmas artworks, and what a festive collection it is! ✨ From carefully decorated Christmas wreaths to painted pots with living plants, each piece reflects creativity, patience and pride in their work 🌿🎁 We love seeing our students combine art with care for nature, and the smiles say it all. What a joyful and hands-on way to celebrate the season and share something special to take home 💚🎄 We are so proud of our talented Year 3 artists! #Year3 #ChristmasArt #CreativeKids #FestiveLearning #PrimarySchoolArt #ProudMoments #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool