From the Assistant Principal - Students
School TV
The Diocese has enabled the College to have access to a resource called School TV. This resource is a wellbeing platform which helps parents, students and Teachers in getting reliable information about challenging topics for young people. The resources are developed by top people in their field and are a reliable source of information.
The school will provide links to topics for parents and students to view, and anyone can access a large list of topics on the platform. The resources are in a number of languages, and some of the videos are translated for you as well.
I have attached some videos in this article for you to have a look at and explore School TV. Links to videos and information can be sent to families who wish to explore areas. The link sent will allow you to look at different areas. Please have a look.
Negative Online Behaviour
Social media is part of our society and is very accessible. Sometimes people use social media to bully and harass other students.
Recently we have seen several negative posts/stories go up on a number of different platforms. They have targeted students and teachers, and other students have followed and liked the stories. Any type of harassment and bullying is unacceptable at the College.
St Andrews College will not accept negative online behaviour. If you set up a post or story that is negative and targets members of the community, there will be severe consequences. The College will also not accept any student who follows or likes negative posts and stories. Students who are involved in negative online behaviour breach our code of expectations.
To prevent online bullying and harassment, we need to work as a community. If you see negative online behaviour, you need to report it as soon as possible to a teacher. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep safe online.
The School TV link to Internet addiction is:
https://standrewscmarayong.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/internet-addiction
Making a difference to student wellbeing
There are many factors that influence a young person’s wellbeing but the two that have the biggest impact are the parents and the teachers. These two groups are the ones that spend the most time with the young person and are the ones that develop learning in each young person.
Having positive relationships with teachers is essential for their development and learning. A positive relationship with their teachers will help give the students a sense of belonging, which can lead to happier students, which promotes positive learning. Negative relationships can create anxiety and destroy a student’s confidence.
Parents play a vital role the development of the students. Spending time and setting boundaries with your children can increase the levels of life satisfaction in young people. Parents can help a young person manage anxiety and motivate them to do well in life.
It is essential that parents and schools work in partnership for the benefit of the child. If the home and school are working together in a common direction, the child will have a greater chance of success at school and in life.
Please feel free to contact the College and any of the staff to develop a positive partnership between home and school.
School TV link to respectful relationships:
https://standrewscmarayong.catholic.schooltv.me/newsletter/respectful-relationships
What is in the planner?
Developing research skills in research is essential in learning. Having a structured process helps you to think more intelligently and will help create new brain pathways.
An effective process involved” Defining, Locating, Selecting, Organizing, Presenting and Evaluating.
Assertive language is important when we want to get out point of view across in a non-aggressive way. You need to be prepared to speak clearly and articulate what your message is. Tell them how you feel and what you want to happen.
Key character strength to focus on this week is Kindness.
God bless
Mr. Nick Thrum
Assistant Principal - Students