04/12/2025
First- and sixth-year students who attend BRILL Family Resource Centre after-school care took part in the Packed with Positivity workshop over two sessions with facilitator Rebecca, enjoying a creative and reflective experience together.
The groups explored what positive affirmations mean, came up with their own meaningful phrases and experimented with gelli printing and collage to turn those words into personal affirmation cards.
The first-years brought their usual burst of fun and youthful energy, curious, chatty, and sometimes hilariously honest. Some tried something completely new, pushed past uncertainty, and surprised themselves with what they created. One student, who nearly gave up, ended up fully engaging once given a little support. Another confidently read the group meditation, holding everyone’s attention even through the giggles.
The sixth-years approached the theme with thoughtfulness and maturity. They shared affirmations that genuinely resonated with them, journaled quietly, and worked at their own pace with creativity and independence. Their session had a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where their personalities and artistic styles really came through. A standout moment was when the group repeated each affirmation aloud during the meditation; simple but powerful.
Across both age groups, the workshops were a vibrant mix of creativity, conversation and discovery in their own unique way.
