Why<\/strong><\/em>? They learnt about how social media can impact their sense of self and their body image. <\/span><\/p>\n Below are some resources that will assist you in discussing this very important topic on the lives of young people today.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/i><\/div>\n Year 8 were educated in the reality of vaping and other substances, such as alcohol, by presenter Tom Reynolds from <\/span>Independent Drug Education Australia<\/span><\/a>. Students were asked to submit questions last week that they would like answers to and Tom covered these during his presentation and ensured he answered the questions that he had not at the end. By using real world examples of individuals their age that experienced what many believe \u2018won\u2019t happen to me\u2019 every student left with a lot to reflect on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If your daughter is in Year 8, this weekend would be the ideal time to start a conversation about vaping and other substances. You could start by asking some of the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n I read that you had a person called Tom Reynolds out to speak with all year 8 this Wednesday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We pray that Year 7 2023 & the staff accompanying them\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n have a <\/b>joyful<\/b> and <\/b>safe<\/b> time\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n building positive relationships grounded in RESPECT<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n developing bonds that make them all\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n \u2018Sisters for Life\u2019<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n To be a <\/span>\u2018<\/b>sister\u2019<\/i><\/b> is to have a relationship with another, a relationship, or connection if you like, that is authentic and positive. A <\/span>\u2018<\/b>sister\u2019<\/i><\/b> \u00a0has your \u2018back\u2019 and is there through \u2018thick and thin.\u2019 A <\/span>\u2018<\/b>sister\u2019<\/i><\/b> wants what is <\/span>best<\/b> for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What is <\/span>best<\/b> for you is not what you desire, as it can seem too challenging and we are more attracted to what is easy.<\/span><\/p>\n To be a <\/span>\u2018<\/b>sister\u2019<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 is to <\/span>empower<\/i><\/b> self and others. Through celebrating, supporting and cheering one another on.<\/span><\/p>\n To be a <\/span>\u2018<\/b>sister\u2019<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 is to have <\/span>courage <\/i><\/b>\u00a0in self and inspire courage in others. To know one’s worth and the value of others.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To be a <\/span>\u2018<\/b>sister\u2019<\/i><\/b>\u00a0 is to respect self and others. Demonstrating dignity of all through one’s actions that shines a light on the <\/span>gifts<\/i><\/b> of self and others, embracing inclusion of all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Let the community, the <\/span>\u2018sisters\u2019<\/i><\/b>, of Marist Sisters\u2019 College be<\/span> reminded<\/i><\/b>, <\/span>encouraged<\/i><\/b> and <\/span>inspired<\/i><\/b> to live Jesus\u2019 Commandment of Love that is modelled for them by the adults, from both home and school, who give witness to a positive, respectful and inclusive love.<\/span><\/p>\n I know that MSCW have modelled how to be a <\/span>\u2018<\/b>sister\u2019<\/i><\/b> today by:<\/span><\/p>\n Find out more:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wednesday 3 May, the students in Year 7 were provided with a challenge, to take a closer look at who, and what they are following on social media, along with what is appearing in their feed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2630,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","article_category":[],"article_tag":[],"class_list":["post-6599","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/6599","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6599"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2630"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6599"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"article_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_category?post=6599"},{"taxonomy":"article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article_tag?post=6599"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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\nIn this edition of SchoolTV –\u00a0<\/b>RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE<\/b><\/h5>\n
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In today\u2019s world, it is common to hear socially offensive language on the streets, on social media channels, streaming services and in some forms of modern music. While swearing is becoming more common and less taboo, the use of derogatory language or the act of swearing at someone, or about someone, is a form of verbal violence. It transgresses the usual rules of social interaction by impinging on an individual\u2019s self-image and sense of dignity. <\/span>It is becoming apparent that some young people are being influenced by the language they hear. Proliferating the use of swear words can sometimes normalise, glamorise and desensitise their impact for kids who may misunderstand the true meaning of some derogatory terms. Whilst some students may use swearing or derogatory terms as a misguided attempt at belonging, others may use it simply because they are still learning how to moderate their language and are not accustomed to making adjustments to suit different situations. <\/span>Although many schools enforce a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to swearing and derogatory language, parents need to also play an important part in enforcing this approach. Parents and carers can be proactive in monitoring what their children are viewing or being exposed to. Discussing the use of words or the origin of some derogatory terms and gaining insight into the reason behind their child\u2019s use of such language can help prevent inappropriate or disrespectful language filtering into the classroom or the school yard, which in turn helps to build more tolerant, safe and connected communities. <\/span>This edition of SchoolTV offers a number of guidelines to help manage a suitable approach when discussing the importance of respectful language. <\/span>We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.
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\n<\/span>Respectful Language| Marist Sisters\u2019 College – Woolwich<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n
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