The fear of success - Part 2

In last week’s newsletter we spoke in depth about the importance of hard work when it comes to success and the value of making mistakes and failing. I hope those words prompted you to reflect on how you approach mistakes. They are really important.

This week we are going to talk about attitude. You may have heard the comment, “They have talent.” What is talent? Is this a good thing? The short answer is yes. Talent is the innate ability someone has towards a particular skill. Before I go on, yes talent is a good thing and some people are very fortunate to be naturally gifted in some things. But to put it into perspective, aren’t we all? What allows talent to flourish? This is the attitude of an individual. Your approach to all that you do to achieve your goals. How you look at challenges and what you perceive as challenges. Is it a problem? Or just something that requires a lot of work?

Looking at challenges or what we deem ‘problems’ as an opportunity for growth and progression creates risk takers. These risks are good! They push us to try more things that lead us out of our comfort zone. Moving out of your comfort zone, is how resilience is built. How confidence is built. Adding to our understanding of ‘mistakes will happen and that’s good’ will prompt us to try new things. Having the attitude to try new things and to do things that you never thought you could do! That’s exciting! Understanding that with time, doing the work and persistence, you can achieve many great things. Moving from the attitude from ‘I’m not very good at this’ to ‘I’m not great yet, but I can get better if I work at it’ will show a considerable shift in your approach to challenges. 

It’s ok not to be perfect. It’s ok not to be the best at something. Attitude and your approach to work is everything.

I will finish with this final comment. If it’s important to you, never be too tired. If it’s  important to you, there will never be an excuse to not practice more and you will never be too bored. 

Sports News - Athletics Carnival

Our Athletics Carnival is fast approaching! Students will be walking to and from Allan Border Oval on Tuesday 25th May at 9:00am and walking back to Sacred Heart at 2:00pm. If you can assist either walking your child to and from the oval, please contact your classroom teacher, or assisting in an event for the day, please contact Mr De-Villiers.  Please see the article in this Newsletter regarding volunteering at school. 

Staff/Parent Vs Student Netball Competition

On the last day term 2, Friday 25th June, we will be hosting a Saff/Parent Vs Student Netball game. More details will come in the following weeks. If you would like to take part in this game (regardless of experience) please email Mr De-Villiers. Please note that you will need to be available from 1:45pm to 3:00pm on this date.

Fruit of the week - Bananas!

This week I have been really getting into Bananas! Musa in latin, Bananas are an absolute staple fruit in most households. There are 2 really great things that I really like about bananas:

1. They are packed full of micronutrients! Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Magnesium and Copper. Wait! Isn’t Copper a metal?
2. They are the base ingredient for many super delicious meals! Banana Muffins (also a great game) Banana Pancakes and Banana Bread to name a few.

Bonus benefit! You can freeze them and make some great smoothies! You just have to peel them first. Trust me I know! One time I froze a Banana unpeeled. It wasn’t yellow anymore!

So what are you waiting for? Go get yourself a bunch! Did I also mention Banana Bread?