Year 8
During our Academic Care session on Wednesday, Marianna Carlino, Director of eLearning, presented to students on Responsible and Safe Interactions through Social Media. The presentation asked students to consider both the benefits and pitfalls of their internet and social media use. Students were responsive to the focus on fostering positive social relationships through values such as kindness and compassion, which are essential to our interactions not just online but also face to face. Marianna also took time to take the cohort through the supports available online and in school to support them when faced with negative interactions in the social media space.
It was wonderful to have representatives from Inner West Neighbourhood Aid join Sarah Jauncey, Director of Experiential Learning, to launch a service initiative for Year 8 students on Thursday. The program will run for six sessions commencing in May and offer 10 students across the year group the opportunity to support seniors from our community. The Stronger Together program involves seniors sharing in light exercise, bingo, brain training games, guest speakers, health and wellbeing discussions, self-care activities or self-expression through art and craft and storytelling alongside our Year 8 volunteers. This program has a mutually beneficial focus on strong inter-generational relationships, conversation and social emotional learning. Students have been provided with a form to apply for this Service initiative and should ensure they have completed their expression of interest by Thursday 27 March, 4pm.
A reminder re uniform – the Parent Information Handbook and Student Diary are very clear on the guidelines around jewellery appropriate for school. Can I please ask for your support with ensuring Year 8 students’ earrings are in line with these? Hoops and jewelled earrings are not appropriate for school and should be kept for special occasions or weekend attire.
Key dates for the diary:
- Sunday 23 March 2025 – Booralee Senior House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (9:00am)
- Sunday 23 March 2025 – Abbeythorpe Senior House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (10:30am)
- Sunday 30 March 2025 – Sutton Senior House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (9:00am)
- Sunday 30 March 2025 – Prescott Senior House Chapel Service and Morning Tea (10:30am)
- Monday 31 March 2025 – Senior School House Swimming Carnival
– Bridget Kovats
Head of Year 8
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