From the Leader of Wellbeing

Year 7 Students are on their way to achieving their eSmart Digital Licence+ under the guidance of their Empower teachers. They started this week with Module 3, The Best Offense is Kindness. This module will explore behavioural cyber risk awareness, upstanding and positive online cultures, and dealing with antisocial behaviours. 

Supporting our Marist women of Action to become digital citizens who are engaged in positive behaviours online and actively keep themselves safe.

eSafety

Online safety basics | eSafety Commissioner

The eSafety Guide

Learn about the latest games, apps and social media, including how to protect your information and report harmful content.

App checklist 

This link is a useful reference for parents about safety and security settings.

PARENTAL CONTROLS

Learn how to use parental controls and other tools to maximise online safety in your home. 

Online safety basics | eSafety Commissioner

MAINTAINING ROUTINE 

Term break is often seen as a time for students to develop a routine that will be challenging for them to adjust to in two weeks. They may stay up later than usual, engage in social media a lot more, nourish themselves at varying times, and move less.

We encourage our students to use this time to continue to develop connections with one another face-to-face. Put down their devices and screens and meet in real life. They may not be at school, but with your support, they do have the ability to meet and engage in activities such as ice skating, rock climbing, movies, helping others, and perhaps even planning for Term 2 together.

How can you help your daughter maintain her routine, especially sleep hygiene? 

Suggestions:

1. Wake at the same time each day. This does not mean waking up and starting the day; the simple act of waking up and maintaining the sleep routine and stopping the sleep cycle helps. This is strongly recommended for week 2 of the break, and the time is the same or similar to what she would do during the term.
2. Go to bed at a reasonable time, as she would during the term.
3. Maintain limits on devices.
4. Years 11 and 12 continue a study routine similar to the structure of the school day.
5. Work on assessment tasks or any outstanding work that may have been incomplete at the end of the term.
6. Engage your daughter in a conversation about something she has wanted to do this term but has not found the time. For example: attend the GP, declutter her room, redesign her study space, or try new activities.

REMINDER: Attendance

Attendance Policy | Sydney Catholic Schools

 Why Feeling Connected at School Matters More Than You Think

School attendance is compulsory. 

School attendance is a protective factor for your people as it supports their social and emotional well-being by providing them with connections that foster a sense of belonging.

It is in your daughter’s best interest to attend school every day, and while she is at school, she engages with her learning in the classroom environment, demonstrating positive behaviours that exemplify respect – respect of self and others (students and staff).

We understand that at times, medical appointments may be necessary during school time. If appointments appear to be occurring regularly, we may request evidence that your daughter is seeking medical care.

To depart for medical appointments, students are required to enter a note into Compass, our student management system, explaining the reason for their absence from school before they are picked up by a parent. Students will not be permitted to depart the College unless a parent is physically present at the Student Office to witness them sign out using their Compass Card.

This article on College life meets The Archbishop’s Charter for Catholic Schools – Charter #1, #2, #8