National Day of Action Against Bullying - Today
Today is the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. In the previous newsletter I included material about bullying with particular reference to the tragic death of 14 year old Amy 'Dolly' Everett, a story that must touch the heart of every person. Last night on The Project there was a segment devoted to this National Day of Action and in words of Dolly Everett, as she tried to deal with her on line tormentors: "Speak Even If Your Voice Shakes". Please find above the image and the link to the segment that encourages young people to speak out against bullying.
https://tenplay.com.au/channel-ten/the-project/extra/season-9/speak-even-if-your-voice-shakes
World’s Greatest Shave - Last Day of Term 1
Each year we support the World's Greatest Shave to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation in their work to find a cure for blood cancer. This fundraiser is organised by Student Council and will be held on Thursday 29 March. Students will have the opportunity to have hair colour applied for $5, or receive a No. 2 buzzcut for $10, from a qualified hairdresser. Parent permission is required for both the hair colour and the buzzcut. A permission slip will be available via the parent portal for this. Money should be paid in advance by leaving the money in a sealed envelope at Student Reception with the student name, homeroom and amount clearly written on the envelope. This is a wonderful cause and we encourage all students to participate by joining in the activity or simply donating to the cause.
Year 9 Students head to Japan - April School Holidays
During the upcoming school holidays a group of four students from Year 9 will participate in an intensive Japanese language and cultural program in Tokyo. Accompanied by Ms Natasha McKenzie, Ava Bartusch, Emma Di Paolo, Stephanie Martinez and Connor Taylor, the group will spend this time with students from about twelve other countries as they are immersed in Japanese culture. The school is very lucky to be part of this program. Fourteen schools from around the world were selected from over 90 applicants for this fully funded trip. Ms McKenzie is to be congratulated on the work she put into our submission. We wish the group a safe and enjoyable experience.
