From the Leader of Wellbeing - Year 8
Welcome back to another year at St Andrews College!
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the new families joining our community. My name is Kharl Carlos and I am the Leader of Wellbeing for Year 8. I am very excited to continue to be working with all the students, teachers and parents in year 8 to help make this year in high school achieve their best and have a memorable and enjoyable time here at St Andrews.
I would also like to introduce the Year 8 Learning Advisors for 2024
- B4 - Mr Din
- B8 - Miss Amiri
- C6 - Miss Cusack, Mr Cheung
- C10 - Mr Ison, Miss Nguyen
- F7 - Miss Malonzo, Mrs Kemal
- F8 - Mrs Akkoumi, Mrs Thompson
- G8 - Mrs Kramer, Miss Appleby
- G9 - Miss Rivera
2023 was a great first year for the class of 2028, each student experienced a year of transition and growth and now with one year of high school under their belt, I ask the students to focus on 3 things:
- A positive mindset (Learning and Well-being)
- To not worry about things they cannot control
- Set learning goals they wish to achieve to grow from last year
I would also like to introduce to you the Assistant Leader of Wellbeing Year 8 Ms Susan Amiri.
Miss Amiri and I will be working together to ensure the students’ wellbeing is looked after. Miss Amiri is available if I am not there for students to talk to.
Learning Planner
This year we are using hardcopy planners. This learning planner is a learning tool used to communicate with parents, be organised and to gain well-being tips throughout the year.
Each week students will complete well-being activities in the planner. The planner can also be used for teachers to write notes home for parents to check.
At the end of each week, we ask that parents sign the planner to ensure their child is using this. The students’ learning advisor will check this fortnightly. We ask that the students take responsibility in ensuring this planner is used and checked regularly.
The planner also contains all our school policies and procedures and students are reminded to follow these guidelines. It is especially important to remember to follow uniform expectations:
Makeup:
False eye-lashes, make up, coloured nail polish and acrylic nails are not to be worn at school. The College reserves the right to have the student remove the makeup, nail polish or fake eyelashes.
Hair:
Boys
- Hair should be neatly cut, and maintained at all times.
- Undercut, burst fades, drop fades, skin fades are not acceptable, nor are tracks, lines or designs.
- Hair on the sides and the back should be blended in (Number 2 is the shortest acceptable length).
- Long hair is not acceptable; hair must not touch the collar, cover the face or be worn in a
bun/ponytail.
- Hair should not be overly styled by use of hair products.
- No facial hair; must be clean shaven at all times(including sideburn, neck and goatee).
Girls
- Girls hair must be completely tied back at all times; pony tail, high/low bun, plait or braided.
- Hair must not cover the face.
- Hair must be tied with a scrunchie or hair tie; navy or black hair ties/scrunchies only.
- Headbands or ribbons may be used; must be black, white or navy in colour.
- Claw clips may be used; must be black, white or navy in colour.
- Unnatural or multiple hair colouring is not allowed. Hair must be a natural hair colour.
Jewellery
- Boys are not permitted to have any piercings at school.
- Girls are only permitted to have one set of studs or sleepers (with a small jewel) in their lower ear lobe only.
- Boys and girls are permitted one basic chain with a religious symbol only.
- Boys and girls are permitted to wear one ring that is not oversized and is basic in design.
Upcoming Events:
❏ Friday 9th February Is the Opening College Mass and High Achievers Assembly in Junior Campus Hall.
❏ 14th February is Ash Wednesday.
❏ Friday 23rd February is the College Swimming Carnival @ Emerton Pool.
❏ Friday 1st March Staff Development Day
❏ Wednesday 6th March Open
❏ Good Friday 29th March & Easter Monday 1st April
❏ Friday 12th April - Last Day of Term 1.
As I said in our year meeting on Day 1, 2024 is a clean slate for all students. 2023 is the past and however you ended it does not matter this year. Everyone has the capability to change and better themselves. Focus on yourselves, your learning and remember to respect and be a person for others
Looking forward to meeting you all soon.
Mr. Kharl Carlos
Leader of Wellbeing - Year 8