正念春醒——三月心灵成长全景复盘 LEHF Mindful March Review

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健康的心灵是学业取得成功、个人收获成长和社区繁荣发展的基础。在即将过去的三月里，佛山霍利斯每周都更新“正念三月”的栏目，强调福祉在学校生活中的重要性。正念是一种完全处于当下，不加评判地观察思想、情绪和周围环境的行为，它能培养自我反思、情绪调节和适应力。通过培养正念，我们可以学会用清晰和冷静的态度应对挑战，拒绝冲动。

本期“正念三月”栏目的回顾里，我们特意邀请了我们的校长Mrs Arden来为我们分享她对于正念力量的见解。

在佛山霍利斯，个人福祉是我们全人教育理念的核心。我们对8C价值观的践行与正念的原则高度重合。正念有助于学业成功，减轻压力，提高注意力，帮助学生建立松弛感和自信心。通过引入正念三月，我们的目标是提供实用的工具或小贴士，促进整个学校社区的心理健康。

学生能更好地培养注意力、自我调节并管理压力，这将对他们的学业和情感健康产生积极影响。

老师能够通过正念提高注意力、减轻压力并获得更强的身心平衡感，这能够帮助他们把平静、积极的情绪带进课堂。

父母可以学习到实用的教育方法，并支持孩子的身心发展，同时建立自己的自我照顾策略，以应对养育子女过程中遇到的挑战。

支持“正念三月”不止是一句空口号，我们在行动上也予以了充分的响应。无论是对学生、对家长还是对老师，我们都举行了丰富多彩的活动。以下是正念三月的活动回顾。

阅读可以增强注意力，减轻压力，建立同理心，而这些都是学生学习和生活的基本技能。在3月的第一周，学生们参与了我校举办的世界图书周活动，通过沉浸在故事中，学生们年轻的心灵学会感受、学会反思，并打开思想的世界，培养创造力和情感感知能力。

在三月的第二个周末，我校的中学生来到闪亮之星社区，为留守儿童做志愿者。通过辅导留守儿童、和他们做游戏并真诚地对话聊天，我们的学生为留守儿童提供了学业上的支持，并与之建立了情感联系。通过聆听孩子们的故事，我们的学生培养了同理心和感恩之心，这是心理健康成长所需的基本品质。

本周，我们预备部的学生参加了公益步行活动，本次活动的主要目的是为VIVA中国儿童癌症基金会筹集资金。他们在跑道上走走停停、奔跑或者蹦跳，总共跑了354公里，他们知道他们迈出的每一步都给与疾病作斗争的孩子们带来了希望。本次活动不仅使学生们得到锻炼，促进身体健康，还培养了他们的同情心和善良的品质。

由我们的学生主导的“福祉大使”项目即将启动。当学生觉得遇到身心发展相关问题时候，可以向福祉大使寻求帮助，我们相信本次活动可以帮助我们的学生在学校社区这个安全且不带偏见的环境中，与同伴互相帮助、互相支持。

我们很重视老师之间的相互学习，这也有助于他们的个人发展和专业上的成长。在三月第二周的 “开放周 ”期间，老师们可以互相到对方的课堂上观摩，学习彼此的教学之道，并互相交流教育经验，这使他们对不同的教学风格和方法都能有了深入的了解。

我们还通过两项心灵疗愈活动，为教职员工的身心健康提供支持。艺术疗愈让老师们通过绘画和手工艺品发掘创造力，缓解压力；沙盘疗愈则让老师们通过在沙盘中制作微型世界，探索思想的世界并寻求平静。这些活动让教职员工们学习到情绪管理的方法，加强了团队纽带，焕发了活力。

除校内活动外，我们还组织教职员工代表参加了佛山一年一度的 “50 公里徒步 ”活动——这项全市范围内吸引了近 40 万人参加年度盛事。徒步活动将体育锻炼与正念反思相结合，帮助员工重建韧性，同时每一步都能发现佛山充满活力的魅力和宁静。

此外，我们还为老师和员工举办了一个周五感谢活动，让员工可以向每一位辛勤付出的同事表达感恩之心。我们相信这个小小的善举会让每个人知道自己的付出是能够被他人看到并受到重视的。

培养正念的相关活动不仅聚焦于学生和老师，也聚焦在家长身上。为了促进家长和孩子之间更深层次的情感联系，我们举办了一场心理健康主题的家长工作坊，由认知行为疗法(CBT)个人发展专家、组织教练Will Sung 先生主讲。他分享了科学方法和实用技巧，帮助家长和青少年建立开放的沟通方式、管理压力，并提升心理韧性。这对家长和青少年而言都受益无穷。

对学生：

✔ 行动前暂停——在应对困难和挑战时深呼吸。

✔ 在学习中运用正念——在考试前练习专注技巧，如正念呼吸。

✔ 情绪反思——写日记或画画有助于以健康和有效的方式处理情绪。

对老师：

✔ 有意识地开始新的一天——课前静下心来，集中精力，定下积极的基调。

✔ 有意识地休息——课间的短暂停顿可以减轻压力，提高课堂参与度。 

✔ 在教学中融入正念——利用平静的情绪过渡和反思性讨论，帮助学生保持参与度以及情绪的平静。

对家长：

✔ 正念时刻——每天花五分钟时间一起专注于深呼吸或感恩反思。

✔ 树立榜样——保持冷静和有意识的交流，尤其是在紧张时刻。 

✔ “无屏幕时间“——放下手机，限制干扰，培养高质量的家庭联系。

正念行为并不止于三月，这是一种终身技能，能够提高心理健康、促进学业成功、培养情绪恢复能力。我们鼓励所有学生、教职员工和家长一直参与简单而有效的正念行为练习。

让我们继续共同打造一个心智健全、相互支持、富有同情心的环境！

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A healthy mind is the foundation of academic success, personal growth, and a thriving school community. Throughout March, LEH Foshan has been sharing weekly "Mindful March" updates, emphasizing the importance of well-being in school life. Mindfulness, the practice of being fully present, observing thoughts, emotions, and surroundings without judgment, fosters self-reflection, emotional regulation, and resilience. By cultivating mindfulness, individuals learn to respond to challenges with clarity and composure rather than reacting impulsively.

In this Mindful March review, we are honored to have Mrs Jane Arden, our Headteacher, share her insights on the power of mindfulness.

At LEH Foshan, well-being is at the heart of our holistic education approach. Our commitment to the 8C values aligns perfectly with the principles of mindfulness.

Mindfulness supports academic success, reduces stress, and improves focus, helping students to build resilience and self-confidence. By introducing Mindful March, we aim to provide practical strategies that promote mental well-being across our entire school community.

Students will develop better concentration, self-regulation, and stress management skills, which will positively impact their learning,      friendships, and emotional well-being.

Staff will benefit from improved focus, reduced stress, and a greater sense of balance, helping them to bring calm and positivity into      their classrooms.

Parents will learn practical ways to support their child’s emotional development, while also building their own self-care strategies      to navigate the challenges of parenting.

Our commitment to Mindful March went beyond mere words, it was put into action. Through a series of engaging activities for students, parents, and faculty, we created meaningful and accessible mindfulness experiences. Let’s look back at the highlights of “Mindful March!”

Reading strengthens focus, reduces stress, and builds empathy. These are essential skills for students navigating academics and life. In the first week of March, students engaged in the World Book Week, by immersing in stories, young minds learn to pause, reflect, and engage deeply with ideas, fostering creativity and emotional resilience. 

During the second weekend of March, our Secondary students visited the Shining Star Community to volunteer with left-behind children. Through tutoring, games, and heartfelt conversations, they offered both academic support and emotional connection. By listening to the children’s stories and sharing kindness, our students cultivated empathy and gratitude—essential qualities for mental wellness.

This week, our Prep students took on the Charity Walk Challenge to raise funds for the VIVA China Children’s Cancer Foundation. Running, walking, hopping, and jumping around the track, they aimed to collectively cover 354km, knowing that every step brought hope to children battling illness. Beyond promoting physical fitness, the event nurtured empathy and kindness in our young learners.

Wellbeing Ambassadors Programme which is led by students will kick off soon. Students who are facing wellbeing challenges can reach out to the Wellbeing Ambassadors for assistance, which we believe can help our students access peer support in a safe, non-judgmental environment within our school community.

We strongly believe in the power of collaborative learning among teachers, which also contributes to their personal and professional growth. During Open Door Week in the second week of March, teachers had the opportunity to observe each other’s classes, gaining insights into different teaching styles and methodologies.

We also supported the well-being of our staff, both mentally and emotionally, through two therapeutic activities: Art Therapy, where teachers explored creativity through painting and crafts to relieve stress, and Sand-play Therapy, which allowed them to reflect and find calm by crafting miniature worlds in sand trays. These sessions provided valuable tools for emotional management, strengthened team bonds, and revitalized energy.

Beyond on-campus activities, we organized faculty representatives to participate in Foshan’s annual "50km Walk"—a city-wide event drawing nearly 400,000 participants. The walk combined physical exercise with mindful reflection, helping staff rebuild resilience while discovering Foshan’s vibrant charm and serenity with every step.

Besides, we have a Friday Thank You campaign for teachers and staff, which is an activity of saying thank you to everyone who contributed. We believe this small act of kindness reminded everyone they’re valued.

Mindfulness extends beyond our students and teachers. To foster deeper emotional connections between parents and children, we hosted a Parent Workshop on Mental Health, led by renowned CBT and personal development specialist Mr. Will Sung. He shared practical strategies to improve open communication, reduce stress, and strengthen resilience—benefiting both parents and teens.

For Students:

✔ Pause before reacting—Take a deep breath before responding to challenges.
✔ Use mindfulness in learning—Practice focus techniques, like mindful breathing, before exams.
✔ Reflect on emotions—Journaling or drawing can help process feelings in a healthy and constructive way.

For Staff:

✔ Start the day with intention—Take a few quiet moments before lessons to focus and set a positive tone.
✔ Encourage mindful breaks—Short pauses between lessons can reduce stress and improve engagement.
✔ Incorporate mindfulness in teaching—Using calm transitions and reflective discussions helps students stay engaged and emotionally balanced.

For Parents:

✔ Encourage mindful moments—Spend five minutes together each day focusing on deep breathing or gratitude reflections.
✔ Model mindfulness—Practice calm and intentional communication, especially during stressful moments.
✔ Create screen-free time—Limit distractions and encourage quality family connections.

In conclusion, Mindfulness is not just for Mindful March—it is a lifelong skill that enhances mental well-being, academic success, and emotional resilience. We encourage all students, staff, and parents to take part in these simple but effective mindfulness practices throughout the year.

Let’s continue to build a mindful, supportive, and compassionate community together!