Student wellbeing during uncertain times
Mr John Rodgers
Deputy Principal — Pastoral Care
One of the hardest adjustments I have had to make during these uncertain times is to be able to go with the flow and deal with things that are out of my control. I have found this hard as I love to plan, know what is ahead of me and stick to my calendar. Constant change can be a major frustration. I trust this is the same for most people and so it is with a huge amount of empathy that I say to our community, that we need to be flexible, but strive to follow set routines and self discipline as much as possible.
Over the past few lockdowns, some students have seen the brief remote learning periods as an opportunity to have a small break from studies, believing that one or two days here and there will not make an impact on their learning. How tempting that must be, but equally how easily it can become a habit, with the consequence of falling behind the class. And so I return to my point of routine and self discipline, asking all students to ensure that all classes, including Homeroom are attended and the procedures we have implemented are followed.
Please know that the College is here to support families and assist where possible. Some of the ways we do this is through Homeroom, contact with the Year Level Leader or our counselling team who during lockdowns use Telehealth. The College also has an online check-in system called PULSE that allows students to indicate how they are feeling and reach out so that staff can promptly respond to their needs.
A new initiative that has eventuated from the latest webinar from the College Counselling team is a Parent Support Group. The group was initiated by some parents looking for a forum to share ideas and check if what they are experiencing is what everyone else is going through. Shared, common experience is often easier to endure. If you would like to join this group, let me know and I will forward details to you.
Please remember if at any time you need support, the College is only a phone call away. Stay safe and stay in touch.
The attachment below, courtesy of our College Counselling and Wellbeing team, provides some ideas to give some happiness to someone else which can make a huge difference during lockdown.
EACH presents a movie — Screenagers, The Next Chapter
Mrs Tina Tasiopoulos
School Wellbeing Coordinator
There is an exciting follow-up to the film Screenagers, titled Screenagers, The Next Chapter.
The film screening will be open to view for a two-week period, and is also FREE. Follow the link to register, and feel free to share. This is a great resource for parents, guardians, professionals, and anyone interested in skills to manage their tech use.
Click on this link: https://www.each.com.au/screenagers-youth-family-online-film-screening-2021/
Enrolments for Year 7 in 2023
Mrs Marilyn Ryan
Registrar — Students
Parents and guardians are reminded that applications for Year 7 in 2023 are due by Monday 23 August. For further information regarding Year 7 enrolment, please visit our website or click HERE.
Important dates
- Monday 16 August-Friday 20 August — Science Week
- Tuesday 17 August, Wednesday August 25 and Monday 30 August — Year 7 2023 enrolment interviews via Zoom
- Monday 30 August-Friday 3 September — Health and PE Week
Early offers
Ms Lauren Ferguson
Careers Leader
There are many tertiary institutions that are offering early entry into their courses for 2022. Applications are now open and they will close on various dates throughout August to December. If you would like more information about early entry for your child, please see the document attached below or contact the Careers team at the College for assistance.
If your child has received an early offer, it would be greatly appreciated if you could let me know so that we can celebrate your success.
