Congratulation to all for making it to the end of the school year!  It has been another busy, fun-filled year with lots of growing and new learning for all.  So, with the summer holidays coming up, I’ve come up with a few handy tips to survive these holidays. 

• Stay Sun smart – slip on a top with a collar, slop on some SPF 30+ or higher rated sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek some shade and slide on some sunnies.
• Stay hydrated – Water is the best choice of drink.
• Sleep – try to get the recommended hours of sleep per day. Or, if you tend to stay up a little bit later over the holidays, attempt to get back into a good sleep routine at least 2 weeks before the start of school.  It is recommended that primary school aged students get at least 10 hours of sleep per night.
• Try to have more of your “ALWAYS” foods once the Christmas season is over. These food include all fruit & vegetables, whole grains, legumes, lentils & pulses, lean protein foods, low fat dairy products or dairy alternatives and healthy fats such as extra virgin olive oil, oily fish, avocado, nuts and seeds. 
• Encouraging your children to brush their teeth morning and night for two minutes to ensure that children can enjoy Christmas without causing any damage to their precious teeth.
• Enjoy precious time with family and loved ones!

I hope all students and their families have a safe and enjoyable holiday period, I look forward to working with you all again in 2020 J

• Nurse Emma