From the Leader of Wellbeing - Year 9

Dear Parents/Carers and Students of Year 9, 

Welcome back to Term 3! 

Our first Wellbeing lesson of the term focused on the theme of Leadership. Students participated in discussions about what a leader is and what are the qualities of a positive leader. They also reflected on their own leadership qualities and how they could exercise these leadership qualities at St Andrews College. Each day in Term 3, I want everyone to keep in mind how they might aspire to be a student leader. So many of our Year 9 students have the qualities and skills to be School Captain, House Captains, SRC Leaders and Peer Support leaders. My challenge to Year 9 is to begin to lead by example and be a person for others. You also need to showcase yourself in the SPIRE framework: Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational and Emotional. Everyone in Year 9 can strive to be a student leader even if you do not hold the badge, each of you should aim to be a role model for others at St Andrews. I am eager to see what this term brings from Year 9. 

Learning Group Leaders 

This term we elected Learning Group Leaders for each Learning Group. 

Congratulations to all students selected for the role of Learning Group Leader. These students will assist their Learning Advisors for semester two.

B3 - Monique Richardson, Crystal Espino 

B7 - Gabriella Zouein, Matthew Buttigieg 

C1 - Timothy de Vos, Charlene Forcidilla 

C3 - Jalen Ramos, Alexa Formeloza 

F1 - Khloe Fickel, Eli Boland 

F2 - Abbygale Batula, Tristan Fegradoe 

G5 - Yac Yac, Gian Portelli 

G16 - Ana Donjerkovic, Sydney Malanac 

Uniform 

As always, a reminder of uniform expectations. If you need a reminder of what the uniform expectations are, look in your Learning Planner on pages 15A and 16A.

We wish to remind everyone again that the following needs to be done at all times or a red card will be issued:

• Blazers should be worn into Learning Group until their Learning Advisor sees them
• Blazers should be worn after period 6 and when leaving the College
• Non-St Andrews items such as beanies and hoodies SHOULD NOT be worn to school. 
• If a student cannot wear their sports uniform, they are required to wear their normal school uniform
• School jumpers cannot be worn over sports uniforms. A school sports jacket is required.
• Boys must have their facial hair shaved
• Hair must be above the collar
• No nail polish or eyelash extensions. 

Any uniform issues need to be provided with a note. The note needs to be shown to myself or your Learning Advisor during Learning Group. 

Planning for Success

Here are a few strategies to help you this semester. 

• Communication - Communicate with your teachers about classwork and assessment tasks. 
• Use feedback - use the feedback provided by your teachers to help you improve 
• Organisational skills - take some time to plan and organise your week/term including assessment tasks and homework. 
• Time management - this will help you to become more organised, efficient and productive
• Establish routines - developing a routine will help you to develop structure and consistency. 

Ms Alicia Harwood 

Leader of Wellbeing Year 9