From the Leader of Wellbeing - Year 9
Dear Parents/Carers and Students of Year 9,
Our second Wellbeing lesson of the term focused on Teamwork. Students had discussions about why it is important to work as part of a team. Students then participated in teamwork activities that showcased various teamwork skills. Every student has a unique contribution to make in a team and that collaboration leads to better outcomes. Students were also introduced to the problem-solving process using the acronym SOLVE.
- S: State the problem
- O: Organise information
- L: List possible solutions
- V: Verify solutions
- E: Execute the best solution
Student Reflections
On Friday we were put into groups to work together to create the tallest tower using paper, sticky notes and clips. Constructing the paper towers was quite challenging but we used a lot of collaboration with each member contributing their unique ideas and skills. Through communication, we put together each person's perspectives and ideas into a design. Although it took us more than 5 minutes to build, every fold, sticky note, and paper clip were placed strategically to build our paper towers.
In our well-being lesson, our focus was to highlight the importance of teamwork and put that
into action. At the start we all came up with a definition of teamwork and wrote these ideas
on the board to come together as a home room and form an insightful answer. Furthermore,
we participated in a team building exercise, which required us to build a free standing tower
with the resources provided. While working as a group, we demonstrated critical thinking,
communication skills and open listening to come up with the best design. This unique style
of learning was not only fun to complete but helped us practise teamwork skills we will need
further in life.
During our exciting Teamwork lesson, Year 9 came together and delved deeper into the power of collaboration. From making towers out of paper to untangling human knots, we uncovered the secrets to teamwork. Everyone combined their unique and diverse strengths which led to successful outcomes. Throughout the lesson, friendships were strengthened, communication skills improved, and a true sense of unity was solidified. This memorable lesson demonstrated that teamwork enhances the learning for the foundation of lifelong skills. There is definitely more strength in numbers!
Student Accomplishments
Congratulations to the following students who received a Principal's award:
Mary Arshillo
Jerome Chin
Harrison Green
Catherina Purwadi
Congratulations to Kathryn Baginski who received a certificate of participation from Operation Art which is an initiative from the Department of Education with Westmead Children's Hospital. Kathryn’s artwork is one of 4 artworks that will be displayed at the Operation Art exhibition held at the Armory Gallery in Homebush.
Blue Mind - Kathryn Baginski
Uniform
Boys must have their facial hair shaved and clean. If you cannot shave for cultural reasons, please let me know and I can contact your parents. Girls must have their hair tied back.
It’s good to see a lot of year 9’s wearing their blazers to school and into learning groups. Just a reminder that blazers need to be worn to school and into learning group and when you leave the College in the afternoon.
I have had some positive feedback from your teachers about how you conduct yourselves and are applying yourselves in class. Keep up the good work Year 9! Keep striving for success and personal growth. Remember, you can do anything you set your mind to, when you rise to the challenge. You have lots of support from your teachers, Learning Advisors and myself.
Ms Alicia Harwood
Leader of Wellbeing Year 9