From the Assistant Principal - Students
It has been a big couple of weeks for our Year 12 students. They are about to finish their HSC Trial Examinations. Thanks to the students for all their efforts during this time and to the teachers for their work and support of these students.
Year 11 will have their end of Preliminary Course Examination in week 7, We wish them the best of luck during this time.
Online behaviour- What do you “like”?
While using social media many people scroll through and like pages without having any understanding of what they are liking. The companies that control the sites use that information to make suggestions and build your profile, which is then linked to advertising.
There can be a negative impact of pressing like without knowing what it is. When people see your profile and what you like it can potentially be a negative impression of you as a person.
At school, students sometimes like the pages of other students without looking at what the page is about. Sometimes the posts and pictures that are liked are negative and sometimes cyber bullying. If a student likes a page that is about bullying or negative it tells the College that they support the bullying or negative behaviour. If there is a problem online students must tell a parent or teacher, so the problem can be rectified.
The following web address is from the Office of the e-safety Commissioner and has resources and areas where you can get help.
What’s in the Planner?
This week’s focus is on fun and wellbeing. It is important to be socially connected to people and having fun with them is essential for this. Humour is a great strength because it brings people so many positive emotions. Laughter and connection can release the good feel chemicals in the brain that make us feel good.
When we use humour, it should always be positive and funny. Humour should never be at the expense of others and should never put others down. All people should laugh.
Key strengths - Prudence and honesty.
God Bless
Mr. Nick Thrum
Assistant Principal- Students