From the Leader of Wellbeing - Year 9

Hello everyone we are now at the halfway point of term 2, 

As always, students in year 9 are asked to strive to improve in different areas of their student life. It is always good to see our students at St Andrews doing good things and trying to be the best person they can be. I have again listed below what some areas to improve in are:

• Seeking feedback from your teachers to improve writing skills
• Attendance
• Lateness
• Receiving merits
• Attitude towards learning - not giving up, trying your best
• Doing something for the community and others - helping with school work, picking up rubbish, etc
• No uniform infringements
• No lunch or afternoon detentions

We want to make sure we are continually improving everything about ourselves during our time at St Andrews. Let’s make sure that we set ourselves some goals to make sure we can be the version of ourselves. 

UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS

Last fortnight I spoke with the whole of year 9 in regards to uniform expectations as I am starting to see some students who are not following the policy. If you need a reminder of what the uniform expectations are, look in your Learning Planner on pages 15A and 16A.

I wish to remind everyone again that the following needs to be done at all times or a red card will be issued:

• Blazers should be worn into Learning Group until their Learning Advisor sees them
• Blazers should be worn after period 6 and when leaving the College
• Non-St Andrews items such as beanies and hoodies SHOULD NOT be worn to school. 
• If a student cannot wear their sports uniform, they are required to wear their normal school uniform
• School jumpers cannot be worn over sports uniforms. A school sports jacket is required.
• Boys must have their facial hair shaved

I understand with the weather getting a lot colder students may want to keep extra warm. However, you need to comply with the school policy and not bring any hoodies or beanies. A black or navy scarf and gloves can be worn. 

NAPLAN

Congratulations to all year 9 students who have successfully completed their NAPLAN tests. Thank you to Mr Haras for organising the running of these sessions.

Student Accomplishments

Debating

Goodluck to those students in year 9 who are part of the debate team. Again it is good to see that we have students putting themselves forward and having the confidence to do something like this. 

Our year 9 debaters are:

• Elyscia Barret
• Alexandra Marasigan
• Isabelle Metcalfe
• Aditya Rawal
• Raphaella Thimiopolos-Wilson
• Alexandra Iskander

Keep up the good work

PDSSSC Sport Season 2

Congratulations to those who have been successful in making the Soccer and Netball teams for this term. Good luck, play hard and represent the school with pride.

CAPA Showcase

Congratulations to those students who were able to showcase their creative talents last Tuesday 24th June. It was very good to see what talent we have in year 9 and at St Andrews.

A big congratulations to Liana Banares who received an art prize pack for their selection as People's Choice Awards at the CAPA Showcase.What an amazing achievement!

Year 9 Reflection Day

Our year 9 reflection day is coming up in Week 8 June 17. This is a compulsory day for our students.

Off-campus/School Events Permission Slip

As reminded on Compass this week, you need to return this note to the office or myself ASAP. If you need another note, please see me in B1

Final Message

As we hit the second half of the term, let us make sure we continually show respect to those around us in the St Andrews community. Let us stay motivated and make sure to build a positive character. 

Mr Kharl Carlos
Leader of Wellbeing - Year 9