Dear Parents and Carers,

November is traditionally the month we pray for the faithful departed and many of the churches have a book or place in which to place the names of those you have loved.

November is also marked as the month of gratitude. There is much written about the positive impact of practising gratitude in our daily lives. I have just finished reading Turia Pitt’s books “Everything to Live For” and “Happy (and Other Ridiculous Aspirations)”. Her story is truly inspirational as she survived after receiving burns to 65% of her body when she was caught in grassfire when competing in an ultra-marathon in the Kimberly. In her books she demonstrates the power of gratitude. She says…

"Gratitude is being thankful and showing appreciation for everything we have going on in our lives. It is not something you just have, it's something you do,”

As we are moving forward after lockdown and seeking ways to look after the wellbeing of those we love, Turia has a number of ideas and resources both online and in her book “Happy (and Other Ridiculous Aspirations)” that you may find helpful.

Take care and keep safe