Leaders of Student Wellbeing

Welcome Back, Year 8!

As we settle into Term 2, we extend a warm welcome back to all our Year 8 students and families. We hope you had a refreshing break and are ready to embrace new learning opportunities and experiences this term.

Building Meaningful Relationships

This term, our focus is on relationships—specifically how we can cultivate kindness, empathy, and compassion in our interactions with one another. These qualities form the foundation of strong, positive relationships that enrich our school community.

This focus beautifully connects with our gospel theme from Matthew 6:25-26, which reminds us: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?"

Just as this passage reminds us of God's care for all creation, we too are called to care for one another. When we practice kindness and compassion, we acknowledge the inherent value in each person and build a community where everyone feels supported and appreciated.

Introducing the Fit Check Uniform Award

We're excited to announce our new Fit Check Uniform Award for Year 8! This initiative recognises students who consistently wear their uniform with pride, demonstrating respect for themselves and our school community.

Each week, two students from a homeroom class will receive this special recognition along with a $5 canteen voucher. We're pleased to congratulate our first recipients:

Nicholas Dobson 8F	Polly Salter 8F
Andria Maria Jaison 8H	Avighna Manu 8H

Congratulations to these students for exemplifying school pride through their presentation. We look forward to recognising more students in the coming weeks!

Alana Johnson and Matt Currie
Year 8 Leaders of Student Wellbeing

As Term 2 begins, our Year 9 students are settling back into the rhythm of school life, ready to embrace new learning opportunities and personal growth. This term marks the exciting launch of the Rock and Water program, a powerful initiative designed to support the social and emotional development of our students.

Delivered progressively throughout the year, the Rock and Water program will be experienced by all Year 9 students. It focuses on building essential life skills such as resilience, problem-solving, self-confidence, and social skills. Through a mix of physical activities, discussion, and reflection, students learn to navigate challenges with strength and flexibility—much like the symbolic qualities of rock and water.