From the Assistant Principal- Students

NOT EVERYTHING IS CANCELLED

Sun is not cancelled
Spring is not cancelled
Relationships are not cancelled
Love is not cancelled
Friendships are not cancelled
Learning is not cancelled
Reading is not cancelled
Music is not cancelled
Imagination is not cancelled
Kindness is not cancelled
Conversation is not cancelled
Hope is not cancelled
Prayer is not cancelled
Faith is not cancelled

Remember to keep a growth mindset during this unusual time.

Making a difference to student wellbeing

There are many factors that influence a young persons wellbeing but the two that have the biggest impact are parents and 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. It has been a little harder online to develop relationships but communicating with your teachers will strengthen the relationship.

Parents play a vital role in 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. This is so important during lockdown as the parents in some cases are with the children 24/7. This puts a huge strain on the family unit.

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. While in lockdown the partnership is essential for success while working online.

Please feel free to contact the College and any of the staff to develop a positive partnership between home and school.

Students Learning

As we come towards the end of an online learning term we need to ask “How is my child progressing with their learning?” The next couple of weeks would be a great time to touch base with your Child's teacher to see how they have been progressing.

As a Learning community the partnership between home and school is essential for the success of the child. Your Child's teachers are always available to discuss the progress being made in learning. If you wish to speak to a teacher please contact the office on 9626 4000 and arrangements will be made for you to talk or Zoom with the teachers. Alternatively you can send the teacher an email to get an update.

If you have questions about something happening in the classroom please don’t hesitate to contact the Leader of Learning for that Key Learning Area (KLA) or their Leader of Learning- Wellbeing with questions about the learning needs of your child. Email or a class to the College is the best way to start the conversation

Online behaviour

Now and then we are told about negative online behaviour by students. Some post negative or threatening comments, some post videos that are inappropriate and some just follow and like these negative actions. 

The person that pays for the service is the one who is responsible, most of the time it is the parents. Do you know what they are doing online? You should know what your child is doing on line. If the action online affects others in the school or brings the College into a poor reputation, there will be a severe consequence for the child.

Please ensure that your child is being responsible online and that you have access to all the devices and programs that they use.

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. 

When you are active and healthy, life seems more enjoyable. The balance of exercise, diet and thinking positively helps build a healthier body and healthier mind. 

The Keys to success are exercising everyday, eating smaller portions and healthier choices, limiting screen time, spending time with others and surrounding yourself with positivity. 

Key character strengths to focus on this week are Relationship and Empathy. 

God Bless

Mr. Nicholas Thrum

Assistant principal - Students