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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20 Nov 2025
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🏀 Big Day Out on the Court! 🏀 Stage 2 and Stage 3 had an absolute blast at the Basketball Gala Day yesterday! 🙌✨ Our students showed incredible teamwork, awesome sportsmanship and plenty of school spirit as they dribbled, passed and shot their way through a fun-filled day! 💛💙 A huge shout-out to our wonderful teachers and parent helpers who made the day run so smoothly. We’re so grateful for the time and energy you give to our students 🌟💫 #BasketballGalaDay #SchoolSpirit #Teamwork #InspiringKnowledgeFaithAndLove #PrimarySchool Adventures #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
19 Nov 2025
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🌾 Year 1 Time Travellers! 🌾 Our clever little explorers spent the day at Pioneer Village and it was full of fun, curiosity and big smiles! 🤠✨ They stepped inside old-style classrooms, discovered treasures from the past and asked so many brilliant questions. 😂 It was the perfect mix of giggles and learning, inspiring knowledge, faith and love in the most hands-on way. 💛 What an adventure for our amazing Year 1 students! #Year1 #PioneerVillage #LearningIsFun #InspireKnowledgeFaithLove #PrimarySchoolLife #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
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20 Nov 2025
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🏀 Big Day Out on the Court! 🏀 Stage 2 and Stage 3 had an absolute blast at the Basketball Gala Day yesterday! 🙌✨ Our students showed incredible teamwork, awesome sportsmanship and plenty of school spirit as they dribbled, passed and shot their way through a fun-filled day! 💛💙 A huge shout-out to our wonderful teachers and parent helpers who made the day run so smoothly. We’re so grateful for the time and energy you give to our students 🌟💫 #BasketballGalaDay #SchoolSpirit #Teamwork #InspiringKnowledgeFaithAndLove #PrimarySchool Adventures #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
19 Nov 2025
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🌾 Year 1 Time Travellers! 🌾 Our clever little explorers spent the day at Pioneer Village and it was full of fun, curiosity and big smiles! 🤠✨ They stepped inside old-style classrooms, discovered treasures from the past and asked so many brilliant questions. 😂 It was the perfect mix of giggles and learning, inspiring knowledge, faith and love in the most hands-on way. 💛 What an adventure for our amazing Year 1 students! #Year1 #PioneerVillage #LearningIsFun #InspireKnowledgeFaithLove #PrimarySchoolLife #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
18 Nov 2025
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17 Nov 2025
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Some happy snaps from the Year 5 Zoo excursion today - keep an eye out for our video of our day which is currently being edited 👀
16 Nov 2025
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🌾 Farmyard Fun for Kindy Yellow! 🌾 What a brilliant day out for our curious Kindy Yellow students at Calmsley Hill Farm! 🐮🐷✨ From hands-on learning to exciting discoveries, every moment was filled with fun, laughter and new experiences. Watching their faces light up as they explored the farm reminds us just how special these opportunities are for our little learners 💛 #CalmsleyHillFarm #KindyYellow #EarlyLearners #SchoolExcursion #LearningIsFun #LittleLearners #AussieSchools #PrimarySchoolLife #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #HandsOnLearning #GrowingTogether #SchoolDays #ExploreDiscoverLearn #InspiringKnowledgeFaithAndLove #GrowingInKnowledgeFaithAndLove #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
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🚀 NEW BOOKS ALERT! 🚀 Our shelves just got an upgrade! Check out our new books and let your imagination take off!
12 Nov 2025
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🏈 Game On! 🌟 Our students have been on the move! Attending the Touch Football Gala Day last Friday and the OzTag Gala Day today! 💪☀️ From teamwork and sportsmanship to plenty of fun in the sun, it’s been action-packed across both days. 🙌 We’re so lucky at our school to have these amazing opportunities for our students to get active, make memories, and shine on the field 💙🤍 As always, if you’ve got some snaps to share, we’d be happy to add them on 😃 #TouchFootball #OzTag #GalaDay #TeamSpirit #ActiveKids #SchoolSport #InspiringKnowledgeFaithAndLove #MakingMemories #ProudSchool #PrimarySchoolFun #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #BaulkhamHills #CSPD #CatholicSchool
10 Nov 2025
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☀️Sunshine & Stories☀️ Our Year 6 students enjoyed some well-earned time in the sun after watching a powerful performance at Riverside Theatre based on Tristan Bancks’s novel Detention. 🎭📚 The story sparked deep reflection and we’re hoping many meaningful conversations. What better way to finish the day than with some fresh air, laughter, and sunshine! 💬🌳😄 #Year6 #RiversideTheatre #Detention #TristanBancks #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #PrimarySchoolAdventures #AussieSchools #StMichaels #PrimarySchool #CSPD #CatholicSchool #BaulkhamHills #PrimarySchoolFun #ProudCommunity #InspiringHeartsAndMinds #HandsOnLearning
