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Mindfulness & Muffins: Nurturing Our School Community for 4 years
Mindfulness & Muffins: Nurturing Our School Community for 4 years
Welcome to one of our most beloved P&C programs! Mindfulness & Muffins is a gentle, volunteer-run initiative designed to give our students and staff a calm, grounded start to their day.
Through short relaxation sessions, we equip students with simple mindfulness tools they can use for lifeβall followed by the warmth of a fresh muffin and community connection. There is nothing quite like seeing our students start their Friday feeling supported and cared for.
π§ A short history of the program:
π§ A short history of the program:
Did you know that Mindfulness & Muffins (M&M) has been supporting students at UCHSK since 2022?
The program began with a simple but important purpose, to support the mental health and wellbeing of our students and give them practical skills to help manage some of the stresses and challenges that come with teenage life.
M&M was established in 2022 by mindfulness facilitator and then-parent Jennifer Sexton, with the support of the UCHSK P&C.
Although Jennifer is now a former parent of the school, she has continued to generously volunteer her time to run the program and support our students. Four years on, that is an incredible commitment to our school community and one we are very grateful for.
Held on Friday mornings before school in Weeks 3, 6 and 9 each term, M&M provides a relaxed and welcoming space where students can learn and practise simple mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
These are practical self-management skills that can help students manage stress, regulate emotions and build resilience, skills they can take with them well beyond the sessions themselves.
And then, of course, there are the muffins! π§
The muffins have become a much-loved part of M&M, giving students something to enjoy alongside the mindfulness sessions and adding to the relaxed feel of the morning.
To help keep the sessions running, the P&C relies on the generosity of our school community to provide the muffins and juice needed throughout the term.
π Four years later, M&M is still growing:
π Four years later, M&M is still growing:
Perhaps one of the best indications of how much students value the program came in 2026 when students themselves asked for more opportunities to participate.
In response, Jennifer has introduced a second session, allowing more students to take part.
We think that says a great deal about the place Mindfulness & Muffins has found within our school.
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When & Where
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When & Where
When: Fridays in Weeks 3, 6, and 9 of every Term.
Time: Sessions begin before school; muffin drop-offs are required by 8:10 am.
Where: The School Library.
π€ How You Can Support Us
π€ How You Can Support Us
This program relies entirely on the kindness of our community. Whether you are a star baker or a pro at finding the best muffins at the local bakery, we would love your help!
1. The Muffin Makers (or Buyers!)
1. The Muffin Makers (or Buyers!)
We need volunteers to provide muffins for our hungry mindful meditators.
The Commitment: Drop off 24 muffins to the library before 8:10 am on your chosen Friday.
Note: We aim for 48 muffins total per session, so we usually look for two volunteers per date.
2. The Hydration Crew
2. The Hydration Crew
Are you ready to keep our participants refreshed and energized? We need a volunteer (or team) to:
Provide 2 liters of juice for the session.
Bring around 20 disposable cups for easy serving.
If you can help with muffins or juice for just one session, that's one more morning taken care of and one more contribution towards keeping this program running for our students.
π Ready to Help?
π Ready to Help?
Itβs a small commitment that makes a massive impact. Sign up via the link below, and youβll receive a friendly reminder email one week before your scheduled date.
"Letβs wrap our students in care, one muffin at a time." π
"Letβs wrap our students in care, one muffin at a time." π
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