STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
SCHOOL CAPTAIN REPORT
ROSALIANA AND ANGELA SECONDARY CAPTAINS
BRAIN BREAKS & PRODUCTIVITY
WELLBEING TEAM
Educators at The Lakes have long known about the benefits of ‘ brain breaks ’ and have extensively used these breaks with students across the College to support teaching and learning. During the pandemic, with many students and families both learning and working from home, the importance of regular ‘ brain breaks ’ and their impact on productivity has been thrown into the spotlight.
things in life, the regularity and duration of breaks will vary according to the complexity of thinking and sustained concentration period that students have been engaged in. Some breaks may be quick (3 - 5 minutes), some might require longer (15 - 20 mins), or what is certain however is that these breaks do benefit learning outcomes and productivity.
How might you use 'brain breaks ’ at home?
When your child is engaged in homework or study (particularly senior secondary students), prompt them to take regular breaks to refresh and refocus.
So, how do we use best use breaks to support student learning?
The Lakes understands the importance of regularly allowing students to disconnect from the physical and mental pressures of a sustained concentration period in the classroom. As such, teachers will regularly encourage students to take a break from their screens, move their bodies, breathe and engage in something that is fun or playful for their minds. Upon returning from these breaks, students are able to re - energise their thinking and focus on their learning. As with all
If you are working from home, model these behaviours by taking regular breaks yourself.
Try taking breaks together. Take turns at deciding what the break activity could be. E.g. going for a walk, dancing around to your favourite song, having a drink/snack, playing with your pet, play Wordle, etc.
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