Holiday Fun in Dunedin & Looking After Wellbeing
🌟 Things to Do in Dunedin
Dunedin has plenty of family-friendly activities to explore:
Dunedin Botanic Gardens – a great place for walks, picnics, and enjoying nature.
Otago Museum – free entry with exciting exhibits, the Tropical Forest, and planetarium shows.
Dunedin Public Art Gallery – fun activities for curious minds.
Beaches & Walks – St Clair, Tomahawk, or Signal Hill for fresh air and movement.
Libraries – join in on reading challenges and school holiday activities.
Remember to check out the "Community News" section in this newsletter for holiday programmes, sports camps, and other great opportunities happening around the city
🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week – Week 1
When we return from the holidays, Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 6–12 October 2025. This year’s theme is “Top Up Together”, encouraging everyone to connect with others while practising the Five Ways to Wellbeing.
Here are some ideas we’ll be introducing at school and ways you might like to try them at home:
💡 Wellbeing Practice | What it Means | Ideas to Try at Home |
|---|---|---|
Connect / Me Whakawhanaunga | Spend time with others – friends, whānau, community. | Invite a friend over for a play, video chat family, or share a meal together. |
Give / Tukua | Acts of kindness and generosity. | Write a kind note, bake something for someone, or help a neighbour. |
Be Active / Me Kori Tonu | Move your body — physical activity supports mood and energy. | Go for walks, dance at home, play outside. |
Take Notice / Me Aro Tonu | Be present; notice the small moments. | Look for things that bring joy, spend time outside noticing nature, or try mindful breathing. |
Keep Learning / Me Ako Tonu | Try something new or grow your skills. | Learn a new recipe, read about something you’re curious about, or start a small creative project. |
Students will be exploring different wellbeing themes each day with activities and resources at school. We encourage you to chat with them about what they focused on.
He oranga ngākau, he pikinga waiora.
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A healthy heart and mind leads to wellness.
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