From the Acting Leader of Wellbeing - Year 9

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students of Year 9,

I hope you're all doing well. I'm excited to share some awesome news about what's been happening in our year group lately. We've been focusing on something really important: building strong character traits that will help us grow into responsible and kind individuals.

Our recent wellbeing activities and discussions have been inspired by ideas from Scott Seider's book, "The Character Compass." This book talks about how we can develop qualities like empathy, respect, and integrity, which are essential for becoming good people and making positive impacts in our school and local community.

One of the important things we've been doing is discussing real-life situations where we can practise these virtues. For example, in our learning groups, we've been talking about what it means to show empathy by understanding and supporting each other during tough times. It's been great to see how we can make a difference just by being there for one another.

We've also been focusing on responsibility. This includes taking ownership of our actions and making choices that reflect our values. Whether it's in group projects or everyday interactions, we're learning to be accountable and reliable team members.

Integrity is another big theme we're exploring. This means being honest and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. It's about building trust with our peers and teachers by staying true to our values and commitments.

Beyond these discussions, our year group has been actively participating in activities that promote these character traits. From volunteering opportunities to peer support initiatives, we're putting these ideas into action and making our school community stronger.

Parents, I want to assure you that we're committed to creating a positive and supportive environment where every student feels valued and respected. Together, we're shaping not just our academic success but also our personal growth as individuals with strong character.

As we continue our journey through Year 9, let's keep these values close to heart and continue to inspire each other with our actions. If you have any questions or ideas you'd like to share, feel free to reach out. Together, we can empower our students to thrive and make a positive impact in the world.

With warm regards,

Mr Nathan Weaver
Acting Year 9 Leader of Wellbeing