From the Assistant Principal Students
From the Assistant Principal - Students
It has been a big couple of weeks for our Year 12 students. They are finishing their HSC Trial Examinations. Thanks to the students for all their efforts during this time and to the teachers for their work and support of these students.
Year 11 will have their end of Preliminary Course Examination in week 8. We wish them the best of luck during this time.
Online behaviour- What do you “like”?
While using social media many people scroll through and like pages without having any understanding of what they are liking. The companies that control the sites use that information to make suggestions and build your profile, which is then linked to advertising.
There can be a negative impact of pressing like without knowing what it is. When people see your profile and what you like it can potentially be a negative impression of you as a person.
At school students sometimes like pages of other students without looking at what the page is about. Sometimes the posts and pictures that are liked are negative pages and sometimes cyber bullying. If a student likes a page that is bullying or negative it's telling the College that they support the bullying or negative behaviour. If there is a problem online students must tell a parent or teacher so the problem can be rectified.
The following web address is from the Office of e-safety and has resources and areas that you can get help.
What’s in the Planner?
This week’s focus is on Forgiveness and apologising. By being prepared to apologise and forgive others and yourself, you will untie emotional knots in theirs and your heart to benefit everyone’s wellbeing.
It takes a lot of emotional energy to hold a grudge, so instead use it to be positive. Forgiving is not excusing what happened, but rather getting on with your life. Saying sorry and asking for forgiveness from others, also relieves theirs and your feelings. Forgiveness has been shown to benefit both your physical and mental wellbeing.
Key strengths- Meaning and Purpose.
God Bless
Mr Nick Thrum
Assistant Principal - Students