This week, as part of our commitment to the ‘Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships’ program, our VCE students were given the opportunity to try out 6 simple but effective ways to manage stress. 

There is no doubt that in the modern world, stress is a part of daily life and students undertaking the VCE will be faced with challenging moments. It is important to note that in healthy amounts, stress can improve performance, resilience, and overall functioning. It is when this stress starts to take over that we need help to once again control this stress. 

It is far better for our students to be proactive and equip themselves with the tools needed to deal with increasing stress rather than to allow it to accumulate and become overwhelming. 

On Tuesday, students moved between 6 different stations throughout the session and participated in activities such as exercise, connecting with nature, box breathing, mindfulness, prioritising tasks and responding to scenarios. These techniques are all tangible, simple ways that students can try and gain perspective and reposition their thinking when faced with potentially challenging moments before they escalate into what we would consider ‘bad stress’ situations. 

We are encouraging students to recognise that learning can sometimes be uncomfortable, and elements can be difficult. However, this is not something to avoid. Rather, embracing the challenge and utilising techniques to help them navigate the moment can lead to growth and a sense of accomplishment. 

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