From the Assistant Principal - Students
Welcome back to Term 3.
I would like to thank the students for the positive way they have started the term.
There are a lot of demands in Term 3. It is essential that all students are focused on their studies and look after their well-being. Being organise, getting sleep and keeping on top of all their work and home commitments is essential.
Students are never alone. Please see your Leaders of Learning KLA, Leaders of Wellbeing and your teachers for support if you are concerned at any time.
Good luck to all the Year 12 students in their HSC Trial Examinations, which start on Monday.
Safety on the road.
Everyone is reminded about crossing busy roads. I have seen students crossing the road dangerously. Please use crossings and give yourself time to go the extra few steps safely, rather than cross a road dangerously.
Students should be more careful when they have headphones in or they are on their device while walking. We have had an increase in complaints that students are crossing the road and looking at their device rather than the road, and they have almost been hit. Please concentrate on the road while crossing.
Three steps to better habits
It is very easy for us to develop bad habits, and it's difficult at times to break these habits. It is important to be able to identify the bad habits and make plans to change them into positive habits. The following is a 3-step way that you can change your habits.
- Identify what is holding you back. What is causing the problem, e.g. procrastination, fear, laziness etc.
- Law of replacement. Choose a habit you want to change and replace it with a new one.
- Cancel, Cancel. Cancel out negative thoughts and replace them with a positive thought.
Once you start using a new behaviour, you will find it easy to make this a new habit. Remember to stick with it at the start, and it will become second nature.
What is in the Planner?
The key character strength to focus on this week is Honesty. Honesty is essential in developing respectful relationships.
Meaning and purpose
Use honesty to open your hearts to forgive others when they hurt or upset you. It is normal to have problems with others, but strength and honesty can help take the burden off your shoulders.
You can use honesty to have assertive conversations. Say what is concerning you, how it is making you feel and what you would like to happen. Be calm and strong and make sure your opinion is heard.
God Bless
Mr Nicholas Thrum
Assistant Principal - Students