From the Assistant Principal – Students

Technology can be a wonderful learning tool and a way to connect with people. There are many rules that need to be followed to ensure the safety of everyone while using the technology. St Andrews has a code of expectations in regard to the use of technology at school.

The following are some basic rules that need to be followed:

1. No student or teachers’ photo is to be taken without consent. 
2. No image of students or teachers are to be put on social media without consent
3. Any abuse, misuse of images, bullying online or images of a sexual nature must be reported to the office immediately. 
4. Uploading or sharing of images and inappropriate content without consent will have serious consequences
5. On the Junior campus, technology is not to be used during breaks until the end of the break when class schedules can be checked.
6. Technology should only be used in class at the direction of the teacher. This is on both campuses.

Students must make responsible decisions about the use of technology. Ultimately the person who pays for the service/ device has the final legal responsibility for what happens online. It is essential that parents set guidelines and monitor all online use of technology.

E-safety commissioner

In situations where there are issues online, the eSafety commissioner is a great place to get advice and help. 

If there is cyber bullying, inappropriate content, and photos etc, there are actions that you can take.

1. Screenshot the problem. Keep a record of names and times.
2. Notify the social media platform and report the issue.
3. Monitor the online activity, and if the social media platform does not act after 48 hours, contact the E-Safety Commissioner and put in a report.
4. Get support from family, friends and school.

The URL for the E Safety Commissioner is: https://www.esafety.gov.au/

Uniform

We have had some cooler days recently, and we have noticed some students wearing the wrong uniform to school. College jumpers are not to be worn with College Tracksuits. If additional layers of clothing are to be worn, they should be underneath the College clothing. Any clothing worn to school must be part of the College uniform. 

All students must have hard leather shoes at the College, especially for Science and Technologies. The soft leather sandshoes are not part of the uniform except for PDHPE and sport. Work Health and Safety in the College and the College expectations tell us that the shoes worn with the winter and summer uniform must be hard leather (Clark style shoes). Student who has PDHPE subjects and are in sports uniform must have their hard leather shoes for Technologies and Science. Students who do not have the correct shoes will not be permitted into the Technologies and Science areas and will be issued with a Uniform infringement. 

WHAT’S IN THE PLANNER

The BIG 5

To be your best self you should combine. 

1. healthy eating, 
2. daily exercise, 
3. adequate sleep, 
4. drinking water and 
5. a positive attitude.

If we do these 5 things, we have a better chance of having great well-being.

What’s the difference between a fixed and growth mindset? 

Fixed mindsets are about proving, they only look at performance not effort, you feel that there is nothing you can do to change your ability. 

                      Hard work and effort = lack of ability

Growth mindsets rely on efforts being made and you trying different things and learning.  

                     Hard work and effort = achievement 

As learners we need to learn to Prioritise. Making a list of MUSTS and OPTIONS helps us prioritise what needs to happen in our life. Must might be school work or family obligations; option might be social media and TV.

Getting balance in your life is important to your overall wellbeing. Four things that help with this are healthy eating, daily exercise, adequate sleep and having a positive attitude. Have a look at ways you can develop these areas in your planner.

Wellbeing fitness challenge

Thinking of others- Having positive vibes.

Tell me more- Interested listening.

Feel good menu- doing feel good activities.

Self-image- positive messages to yourself.

Others matter- Acts of kindness.

Aimless writing- clear you mind by writing everything down .

God Bless

Mr Nicholas Thrum

Assistant Principal