From the Leader of Wellbeing - Year 8

Hello Year 8 students and parents, 

Another fortnight has passed and year 8 continues to show strides in their learning and growth as a person. We have had plenty of students begin representing the College in representative sports on Thursdays, participants and volunteers for debating and continue to be involved in extracurricular activities such as big band. For me, as their Leader of Wellbeing, it is always a pleasure to see the year 8 students showing courage and confidence to do these things. 

As year 8 students continue to grow, recently we looked at the importance of positive relationships. Relationships throughout high school are so dynamic that it is important to maintain, grow or expand our relationships with other students. Social interaction is so important to young people for their wellbeing that they hold this as one of the top priorities in their lives. They want to belong, they do not want to miss out (FOMO) and they want to enjoy the laughter, smiles and memories that come along with having positive relationships.  I have expressed the importance of respecting one another for their opinions, actions and hobbies. I have also challenged students to branch out from the norm of their friendship group to get to know other people, find things in common and try something different. Friendships will have their ups and downs due to different opinions, miscommunication, interests and hobbies not aligning, but if you can develop a wide social network you will never feel left out. Students in year 8 can be respectful, interesting and welcoming, you just need to take the chance and get to know one another more. 

As each day goes by, it is always great for me to see each year 8 students navigate their lives inside the school walls. The level of independence has grown so much. Always stay positive and with each experience that comes your way, embrace it, no matter how hard or bad some days may be, each of it holds a lesson and an opportunity to grow.

Remember, I will always be available to help you with any questions, issues or queries you may have. 

Mr Kharl Carlos

Leader of Wellbeing Year 8