The Whitsunday Word Friday 19 August 2016
UPCOMING EVENTS Whole School Sunday 11 - Friday 16 September - Outdoor Education Week Friday 16 September - Term 3 Ends Tuesday 4 October - Term 4 Commences
Senior School Saturday 20 August - Year 11/12 Safe Driving Course Saturday 20 - 24 August - Heron Island Trip Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 August - Year 12 QCS Friday 2 - Thursday 8 September - Year 11/12 Exams Friday 9 September - Year 12 Formal
Middle School Wednesday 24 August - Fathers Day Assembly Friday 2 September - Father’s Day Stall Wednesday 7 September - Year 5 Space Expo
Junior School Thursday 1 September - Preparatory Year Fathers Day Evening 5.30pm Friday 26 August - Premier’s Reading Challenge closes Friday 2 September - Father’s Day assembly Friday 2 September - Read For Australia Friday 2 September - Teacher Assistant Day Sunday 4 September - Father’s Day Thursday 8 September - Junior School Global Learning Day & Tastes of the World Food Fest
Sport Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 August - Capricornia Track and Field - Rockhampton Thursday 25 August - 14yrs Boys and 15yrs Girls Mackay District Cricket Trials Friday 26 August - Milo T20 Blast Schools Cup - Harrup Park
Global and Service Learning Thursday 25 August - MCHC School Visits & Training Day Saturday 17 September - MCHC Induction Day
equality are qualities which earned him the title of Officer in the Order of Australia in 2010. After retiring from his role as Chief of “I am about to do a new thing; Now it springs Army in 2015, General Morrison took up the role of Chair of the Diversity Council Australia forth, Do you not perceive it? I will make a which advises business on diversity in the way in the wilderness and rivers in the workplace. In January 2016, General Morrison desert” Isaiah 43 Verse 19. was honoured as Australian of the Year. Last weekend, Reverend Janet Story and I General Morrison presented the challenge for attended the Anglican Schools Australia schools to address the question: “Are we the Conference 2016 in Adelaide. The theme best we can be?” Cultural change and gender “Rivers in the Desert” had its foundation in equality are just two aspects of General Isaiah 43 Verse 19. Morrison’s experience. He has led an energetic, ever-changing work force of more In the driest state on one of the driest than 30,000 Army men and women. This continents on earth, South Australia knows required business resilience and intense crisis well that the desert is a place of scarcity. God’s promise of rivers in the desert invites us management. The morale of a work force that suffers the tyranny of distance and separation to reflect upon our sources and resources of is influenced by the interests of a multitude of hope. stakeholders, many of whom have vastly different ideologies. Therefore good leaders Just as water is a resource that brings need a commitment to see beyond the transformative life in the desert places, so present and look into the future. They need to hope brings transformation at many levels in drive change. General Morrison sees the way our lives. forward for us as a society to reach our potential through being inclusive of colour, One of the stand out keynote speeches was gender and faith. “Hearing the Unheard, Seeing the Unseen. A Man’s Journey to Better Understanding the One of our young women will be a member of Challenges Facing Australia in the 21st sixteen young leaders from around Australia Century”. who have been selected to attend the 2017 United Nations Youth Australia Young Lt General David Morrison AO, Australian of Diplomats Tour. The theme of the Tour is ‘The the Year 2016, Chair of the Diversity Council Australia, served with the Australian Army for Evolution of Diplomacy’ and these students will be exploring the places, people and forces over 36 years. He led troops at the platoon level, rising through ranks to become a three- that have shaped the world as we know it. They will look at how the international star General and Chief of Army. General community work together to promote peace, Morrison’s military career included tours in and what happens when peace breaks down? conflict areas both on the battlefield and in They will consider the biggest challenges popular culture. He served in East Timor and facing contemporary Europe – and ask why Bougainville, as well as leading the move for are they important to us here at home? They gender equality in Australia’s military ranks. General Morrison’s leadership capabilities, his will visit the International Criminal Court, the commitment to the military and his desire for European Parliament, United Nations
Headquarters in the Hague, Netherlands, the International Court of Justice, and experience three-day intensive placement at worldleading NGOs in London, Sydney, Berlin, Paris, Vienna, Budapest, Krakow (and AuschwitzBirkenau), Prague, The Hague, Brussels and London will be part of their agenda. I am thrilled to announce that our School Captain, Meghan Dansie, has been chosen to be one of Australia’s representative. Meghan is exactly who Lt General Morrison described as young people who can lead change and offer us hope for the future. It is with pride that we can officially reveal that The 2016 Peter Doherty Scholarship awardee is Service Captain, Dana Stolp, another young woman who can also lead change and offer us hope for the future. The Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in STEM Education – science, technology, engineering and mathematics, recognise students who demonstrate an outstanding and innovative contribution to STEM education in Queensland. The awards are named after Professor Peter Doherty, a Brisbane-born Nobel Prize winning scientist. Last year, Cara Stolp, Dana’s sister, was one of ten students in Queensland to receive this award and now Dana has also received this honour. Sisters making Queensland history! At Whitsunday Anglican School, we have the privilege and responsibility to fashion communities of hope in partnership with our parents, students and staff. The value of hope intertwines with spirituality, leadership, education, service and environment. By adhering to our school values of Christianity, Tolerance, Excellence, Dignity and Trust, we also prepare the way for a future that does indeed offer the promise of redemption, renewal, regeneration and above all, hope.
interview were gracious to the other competitors. “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” John Rohn “No one lights a lamp, then hides it in a drawer. It’s put on a lamp stand so those entering the room have light to see where they’re going. Your eye is a lamp, lighting up your whole body. If you live wide-eyed in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. If you live squinty-eyed in greed and distrust, your body is a dank cellar. Keep your eyes open, your lamp burning, so you don’t get musty and murky. Keep your life as well-lighted as your best-lighted room.” Gospel of Luke Ch 11:33-36 What amazing encouragement Jesus gives to all to be generous, full of goodness and a living example of the love of God in all we do even when we think no one is watching. For some it is easy to shine when there is an audience yet difficult when the world is not applauding. Many of you will be watching the Rio Olympic Games. While we celebrate those who are awarded the medals, let us also celebrate all the effort and sacrifice each and every Olympian and their support team makes to maintain their skills and challenge themselves to give of their best. And congratulations to those who in their post event
How exciting to hear that Nic Beveridge (Class of 2003) has been selected to complete in the Rio Paralympics as a para-triathlete. “I woke up one morning and felt a weakness from my chest down" Nic was in hospital for more than four months and spent the next year recovering, eventually to the extent where he was able to regain some use of his legs and use crutches. In 2012, Beveridge focussed on paralympic sport after reading an article about Kelly Cartwright (Patron for the Mackay Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp) who won gold at the 2012 London Paralympics. Congratulations also to Year 4 who are sending support mail to Nic. Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life. Galatians Ch 6 v 4-5 KIDSPLUS KIDSPLUS is a group under the banner of GFS – An Anglican Ministry. The KIDSPLUS mascot, Croakie the Frog,
reminds us as that frogs, like us, will thrive in a healthy environment. This group meets from 3.15 – 4.15pm on Wednesday near J11 for afternoon tea, games, stories and activities that encourage us in our Christian values and enjoy fellowship. This term we conclude on August 31. WEDNESDAY The Holy Communion service of Praise and Thanksgiving is held in the Chapel of St Barnabas from 7.45am on Wednesday during term time. Everyone is welcome. Drop in used POSTAGE STAMPS – a fundraiser for ABMA - to Reverend Janet. PRAYER Please pray for: those who are unwell; those who are recovering from medical procedures; those grieving the death of loved ones; our Adopt a Cop, Constable Isaac Mahony; our Adopted Elders, Revd Henry Kennell and Mrs Kennell; The Chair and Members of the School Board; our Principal, Staff and students; and our academic, sporting, spiritual, cultural and recreational adventures this term. May God bless you and your family with peace and joy as you walk this journey called life.
Mrs Sarah Wright With four weeks of lessons and assessment before Outdoor Education Week and the end of Term Three, the Senior School staff and students are feeling the busyness of the term. I wish all students well with their endeavours in the coming weeks. At the Whole School Assembly on Monday 15 August and the Senior School Assembly on Wednesday 17 August, we recognised a number of exceptional student achievements, some of which are detailed below. I commend all our Senior School students on their dedication to their studies and other pursuits, and look forward to a productive end to the term, culminating in Outdoor Education Week. Work Experience Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 may apply to undertake a Work Experience placement during the upcoming September holidays. As positions are sourced through the School, an application form needs to be completed and was due in to Mrs Haines by today, Friday 19 August. If students are needing an extension to this deadline, they should consult with Mrs Haines as soon as possible. Student Leadership 2017 Our current Year 11 cohort will be our Student Leadership Team of 2017. Fifty of our current Year 11 students have applied to take on thirtytwo Office Bearer positions for next year. On Friday 26 August, at a Whole School Assembly, each of the fifty applicants will deliver a short speech. Student and staff voting will follow on Monday 29 August. I congratulate our Year 11 students on their enthusiasm and desire to give back to the School community and encourage them to be supportive of one another in the coming months. Years 11 and 12 Assessment Block
The Years 11 and 12 Assessment Block timetable was sent out on Daily Correspondence on Wednesday 17 August. The Assessment Block will commence on Friday 2 September and finish on Thursday 8 September. Normal lessons will be held on Thursday 1 September, with the exception of Year 12 students (only) permitted to leave school early at 1.30pm for an afternoon of study or rest after a busy week with the QCS Tests. Students are reminded that formal uniforms are to be worn to all examinations, with the exception of practical Physical Education and/or Drama performances. As usual practice, if students are unwell and unable to sit an examination a medical certificate is required. Year 12 QCST After two years of well-guided preparation from Ms Jenny Grant, Mr David Pritchard, Ms Natalie Davis and Mrs Michelle Binney, the QCS Tests are scheduled for less than two weeks’ time. Our Year 12 students will sit the QCST on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 August. Monday 29 August is a normal school day. The cohort will come together for the traditional QCST Breakfast held from 7:30am on Tuesday 30 August in the Boarders’ Dining Room. The students will have two rigorous, important days ahead of them and will benefit from a full breakfast and staff will have a chance to wish them well. On both days, the students need to be punctual at all times and prepared with the correct materials. They had the option of purchasing a QCS stationery materials pack through WASMart. I wish our Year 12 students well and know that they will do their very best. Year 12 Formal The Senior Formal will be held on Friday 9 September at The Marquee, Mackay Marina. Invitations have been posted to parents and handed out to Year 12 students. Guests are asked to arrive and be seated by 6.45pm for a 7.00pm start with the entry of our Year 12
cohort. With a ‘Winter Wonderland’ theme, members of the Year 12 cohort have made important decisions about the evening, and we are all looking forward to a wonderful event. Social Justice Club All students associated with the Social Justice Club are commended for their initiative in starting the drive to fund recycling bins in the Senior School. Their ‘SJC All-Stars Paper Toss’ day last week was very entertaining, to say the least, and rallied the students to commit to their cause. Well done Social Justice Club students! Students in the spotlight! Mrs McIvor has already acknowledged Dana Stolp and Meghan Dansie’s acceptional achievements. I congratulate them both as well as Dana’s mother, Ms Annette Stolp, Head of Mathematics. Ryan Olsen and Jake Magro (Year 11) won their division in the recent iAwards Queensland competition. Their ICT innovation, called Cyc1e, will improve the health of both the environment as well as the people living within Australia. Ryan and Jake along with a third team member, John Hatfield, now a student at Cannon Hill Anglican College will compete at the national final in Melbourne in September. Thank you to all Senior School students who have been particularly welcoming to our many visiting Global Exchange students over the past two terms. It is very gratifying as a member of staff to see how warm and welcoming our students are, going out of their way to be friendly to students who are naturally nervous to be in a new and foreign environment. We will soon farewell Sumika and Kasumi from Japan, as well as Marta, Jonas and Andrea from Spain.
Ms Karen Owens There has been a lot of interest and excitement surrounding the Olympic Games and the outstanding performance of so many athletes and teams. At our Middle School assembly last week I drew comparisons with students going about heir daily business of learning and improving on past efforts and performances and current Olympians striving to achieve their dreams and goals. While the two settings are a divide apart, the underlying principles for success are not. Successful students do things that set them apart and they do these things consistently over a long period of time. They demonstrate focus and attention when learning or revising and are generally well-organised. They have good time management and an expectation of self improvement– a ‘PB’ or personal best. Successful students, like athletes, must overcome challenges or set backs showing resilience and persistence, to keep on going, they are quite self-disciplined and optimistic. They draw on the support and expertise of a team that supports them, even if it is an individual pursuit. Success requires hard work and sustained effort and for some this can take longer to realise. What is important is attitude and commitment which has the potential to take any individual to new heights whether
that be academically, through sport or cultural activities allowing for personal growth. This is one of the many factors that makes Whitsunday such a special place. The opportunity for all students to achieve their ’PB’ in whatever field their passion lies. Congratulations to all students who strive to reach their goals and lead by example or who stretch themselves beyond their comfort zones. Special mention to our Readers Cup Challenge team heading to Brisbane, all students who took up the Language Perfect challenge, the Year 5 Activities committee for their initiatives, Year 8 students who are well underway with their Impact projects, our Year 5-7 girls who represented the school at the recent STEAM camp in Brisbane, all students who attended recent Athletics trials, Rowing regatta’s, State tennis championships, Gymnastics competitions and this week our Cum Laude recipients. Behind the scenes we have students working hard with Optiminds.
“with praise” acknowledges students who have achieved an A standard in 50% or more of their subjects in a semester. Year 5 and 6 Computer Coding and Word Processing classes: amended schedule A revised schedule was sent home this week via Daily Correspondence in relation to two Computer Coding and also Word Processing. Students who signed up for this, particularly the Word Processing classes should note the change in schedule for them. Camp Letters The second camp letters were sent home this week via Daily Correspondence and contained further information relating to your child’s Year level Outdoor Experience, as well as an itinerary and equipment list. Please direct any queries to the Camp Coordinators of your child’s camp.
Father’s Day Stall Gifts Students are asked to donate a gift to the We encourage your children to rise to the Father’s Day stall being held on Friday 2nd challenge each day. Our Middle School mantra September. Gifts wrapped in clear cellophane this year; No excuses, just do it says it all. can be brought to the Middle School office up until this date. The Character Counts Council Cum Laude Awards representatives will price the gifts and run the Congratulations to the 49 Middle School stall on this day. We look forward to the students who were recognised at our whole support of families for this, our major Middle school assembly this week with their Semester School fundraising activity this semester. One Cum Laude Award. Cum Laude, meaning
Mr Mick Martin Olympic Spirit Year 4S student Andrew Bekkeli chose WAS Old Scholar Nic Beveridge as the subject of his recent oral report. Nic is a past student graduating in 2003. He will represent Australia in the triathlon at the Paralympics; Nic is an elite Australian paratriathlete. Andrew was thrilled to be able to share his research on Nic to his cohort of peers. Andrew also wishes Nic all the very best with his endeavours in the Paralympics being held next month in Rio. Andrew and his classmates will be forwarding messages of support to Nic. Junior School iPads With generous support of the School’s Parents & Friends Association, to the tune of $9000, and a welcome donation ($1000) from Ella Bacha Mackay (Mrs Eloise Manning), we have purchased 20 iPads to be used across the Junior School by students and teachers. Over the years we have benefited from the support of the School’s Parents & Friends Association in acquiring resources for students and classrooms, as well as supporting our annual attendance at the Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival. Opti-MINDS, Sunday 28 August We wish 12 of our Year 4 and Year 3 students all the best as they take on the challenges presented in Opti-MINDS to be held at Holy Spirit College next weekend. Mrs. Kerrie Dzadey has been assisting the students to hone their abilities in the areas of organisation, ‘working together’ and creative thinking skills in preparedness for this year’s OptiMINDS Challenge. Opti-MINDS is a ‘Creative Sustainability Challenge’ which empowers participants to Think, Create and Communicate within a team environment and in a variety of themes – this year our students are taking on challenges in Language Literature (Samuel Ransom,
Thomas Sanfilippo, Jasmine Salman, Archer Hanrahan, Declan Loveless, Luke Wilson) and the Social Sciences (Noah Binney, Addison McMurtrie, Harrison Rourke, Aarush Mahajan, Angus Wicks, Jesse Locke). The Junior School is committed to providing opportunities for our students to express, extend and enjoy themselves. Thank you to Mrs Dzadey and to these students for their time and efforts thus far. Father’s Day Assembly, Friday 2 September @ 2.00pm We would like to invite our dads, or significant male figures in the life of a student, along to our next Junior School Assembly so that we may celebrate Father’s Day with you. Read for Australia, Friday 2 September To celebrate National Literacy and Numeracy Week, teachers, students and parents at schools across Australia will participate in a national simultaneous reading event, Read for Australia, on Friday 2 September at 2.00pm. The Junior School students will have this year’s Read for Australia book ‘My Two Blankets’, written by Irena Kobald and illustrated by Freya Blackwood shared with us at our assembly that day by guest readers. Premier’s Reading Challenge Reading for the ‘Challenge’ began on Monday 16 May and closes on Friday 26 August. Please ensure all reading logs have been returned to your child’s class teacher. Our kindergarten children will also participate during the weeks beginning Monday 15 August to Friday 26 August. Big Thank You With the theme of ‘a love for reading’ across the Junior School (Kindergarten to Year 4) – Premier’s Reading Challenge, Read for Australia, National Literacy Week, Book Club – we have been provided an opportunity for the students to say a ‘Big Thank You’ to their teachers who have inspired them to
embrace and love reading (parents may dictate for their younger children). Follow this link to the instructions provided and also read what students from other schools are saying about their reading journey and the teachers that have assisted them. http://www.bigthankyou.com.au/#enter Junior School’s ‘Celebration of Achievement’ ceremony, 2016 Again this year this important aspect of our School celebrations will be held in the Ron Bourne Hall (RBH), with the calendared date for the 2016 Junior School’s ‘Celebration of Achievement’ ceremony, Friday 25 November at 10.00am. Junior School Art News – Ms Donna Free Next term, Tuesday 4 October and Wednesday 5 October, we have been fortunate to continue the Junior School Artist in Residence program as Year Three and Year Four students work with Wanda Bennett as she shares her wonderful knowledge and talent. Wanda will be working with the students in textural art based on nature. She will focus on environmental issues and also incorporate teaching the devices for creating a picture/painting. You Can Do It! - Persistence – Mr. Adam Shield, Assistant Head of Junior School It is a goal for many educators today to ensure that as much as possible meaningful learning experiences in the classroom are suited to the abilities and interests of the students we teach and that all students experience a sense of fulfillment and belonging each day within the classroom environment. Read more…… You Can Do It! – Persistence Junior School Gallery………..
Stacie Parmenter and Tim Borg This year at boarding has been quite successful, not only for us as a boarding house, but us as individuals, as we are all capable of so much which I’m sure we have all proven this year. Just recently there has been many different success stories ranging in different skill areas all across the state, and we feel that these students should be commended for their hard work and be proud of their achievements. We certainly are a talented boarding house.
jump at this opportunity to represent their countries and be well suited to the night.
During the more recent Whitsunday Voices festival the boarding house hosted many Winchester Foundation kids from rural communities throughout the surrounding regions, some close and some far. We were thrilled to meet many amazing and bubbly kids who were excited to meet the many authors which attended the festival. We’re sure the children saw this as a golden opportunity to catch up with their friends and spend some quality time together while in an environment much different to what they are In Term 2, we launched our first annual probably used to. There were loads of fun International Dinner. This was certainly a huge activities where the Winchester kids and their hit which received positive feedback from all buddies got to interact, and we’re sure the of the boarding community and day schooling biggest disappointment was that the festival alike. It was pleasing to see boarders didn’t last longer. participate in the trivia quizzes and work together in their KIT (keep in touch) groups to This term already we have had a trip up to answer the questions about different Townsville where our full time boarders and countries from around the world. It was also some of the weekly boarders watched the great to see our international GAP students Cowboys vs. Storm game. We’re sure all those
who attended can agree it was a very fun filled weekend. We have also had our annual Christmas in July which was a huge success with a performance by our very own Boarders’ Band. The boarders enjoyed a beautiful meal catered by our kitchen staff and danced the night away. Overall our year has been filled with many successful events, boarders supporting each other and good times. As the Boarding Captains for 2016 it is hard (and scary) to think that within a very few weeks, we will be leaving what we have called home for the best part of the last 5 years. However, knowing the potential and the calibre of students and staff alike, we know that the Booth House will be in safe hands.
Outstanding Achievements Alex Coombes - judged his first gymnastics competition recently after completing training to become a gymnastics judge. Congratulations Alex! Students selected in the Mackay District Athletics Team: Anabella du Toit, Tom Monckton Maggie Monckton, Julia Monckton, Connor Muscat, Daniel Bugeja Jarrod Jones, Charlsie Cooper Nicholas du Toit, Coby Arthur Lulu Piperone , Charlotte Fordyce Emma Carroll , Kortney Deguara Ronin Hassall, Angus Wimmer Sarah Davidson, Tristan Lanser Hugh Arthur, Jessica Cash Simba Walz Good luck to these students at the upcoming Capricornia Athletics in Rockhampton August 22 and 23. Mrs Katie Mann – WAS Staff Member Our very own Katie Mann will take part in the upcoming World Field Archery Championships as a member of the National Field Archery Team. We wish Katie all the best in this competition and are very proud of her achievement so far in her chosen sport. Champion Past Students Shine—Nic Beveridge (Class of 2003) I have received several emails this week alerting me to the selection of one of our past WAS students in the Australian Paralympic Team to compete in Rio this year. Nic Beveridge graduated from WAS in 2003 and not long after woke up one morning as a 17 year old paralysed from the waist down. After many months in hospital followed by years of recovery Nic now finds himself a
member of the Australian Paralympic Triathlon What’s next for the WAS junior rowers? Team. Clare, Murphee, Sophie and Laura are now focused on training for the Queensland State He will compete in Rio between September 7 titles in September. and 18 in the first ever paralympic triathlon competition. He will complete a 750m swim, a Interschool Football 20km bike leg and a 5km run. We wish him all Each Thursday afternoon at 4.00pm our the best and will be extremely proud to see Interschool Football Teams are playing at him in the green and gold. Aussie Aussie Aussie various locations. See the attached draws and Oi Oi Oi!!! come along to support our teams. North Queensland Schools Rowing Championships What a fantastic weekend of rowing for Whitsunday Anglican school at the recent North Queensland Schools Championships!!!! Congratulations to the eight Whitsunday rowers who competed: Nicola Grobler, Murphee Foley, Clare Tayler, Laura Tibbles, Jack Rogers, Rubi Cheesman, Sophie Chrzanowski and Briony Gavars.
Results so far: Open Boys Round 3 v HSC: 2-2 draw Round 4 v Bye Round 5 v MSHS: Cancelled and Rescheduled
Result highlights of the weekend included: Medal Winners Silver medal in girls Under 14 to Sophie Chrzanowski Bronze medal in Year 9 Double to Murphee Foley and Clare Tayler Finalists Sophie Chrzanowski and Laura Tibbles – Year 8 girls double Clare Tayler – Under 15 girls single Jack Rogers and partner – Year 9 boys double Semi-Finalists Briony Gavars and Rubi Cheesman – Year 8 girls double
Milo T20 Blast Schools Cup Cricket Year 4-6 Boys (10-12yrs) will be taking part in the T20 Schools Cricket Cup being held at Harrup Park. This competition will take place on a rest day in the upcoming Quadrangular Winter Cricket Series games being played at Harrup Park—Friday 26 August. This is a modified style of cricket aimed at giving students a very positive and fun filled day of cricket.
Year 7/8 Mixed Round 3 v MNSHS: 3-1 win Round 4 v Bye Round 5 v HSC: 5-2 lost
Corporate Teams Triathlon The Corporate Teams Triathlon is an event that takes place as part of the upcoming Mackay Triathlon Festival. We are hoping to enter Saturday also welcomed an extra guest to the several teams consisting of students, staff and regatta, a 2m freshwater crocodile decided to family members of Whitsunday Anglican join the excitement – or cause an extra level of School community. If you would like to excitement. We loved the announcement of complete the swim, bike or run leg in one of “rowers row at your own risk”. Needless to these teams or if you would like to enter your say, not many rowers fell out over the own team under the WAS banner please weekend. contact Kerryn McDuff for more information on 4969 2024 or kmc@was.qld.edu.au.
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Extra sleep is good for your health! It’s not often that doctors tell you that an extra hours sleep is good for your health! There are proven benefits from getting enough sleep and increasing from 7 – 8 hours sleep results in measurable improvements in your physiology that result in better health! The research shows that all the stress hormones are reduced when you have that extra sleep. The result is that you have lower sugar and cholesterol levels, lower BP and your heart is slower and under less strain. These are all good for you and will lead to a longer and healthier life…. Sleep is also really important for your brain to “defrag” (for those computer savvy dudes!) and refile all the bits of information from the previous day. Sleep deprivation leads to difficulty accessing the information so your memory is reduced. Getting good sleep is therefore really important for anyone sitting exams when you need to access as much out of your RAM (memory) as possible. Living well is all about balance – getting enough sleep is one of those important things. However the Yin of this Yan is that you also need to get enough exercise, get your heart rate up to 200 – age to release all the feel good hormones and burn off all your stress, sugar and cholesterol. If you work hard, you need to play hard and still take time out to relax and “smell the flowers”. Then at the end of the day, fall into bed tired but happy and relaxed and enjoy your healthy, well earned sleep! Dr John McIntosh Mackay GP Superclinic
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