It has once again been a whirlwind start to term two. Year 7 and 8 students welcomed in the term with sessions presented by ToolBox Education. These sessions were designed to support students in their emotional regulation, and it was wonderful to see the students participating in such a great way. If you haven’t already, please encourage your child to describe the session, and the new strategies they learned.
Our biggest highlight of the term so far was definitely coming together as a campus for our annual ANZAC Day Assembly. This year we heard from Year 11 student Preston, who is a cadet, and took the time to interview a Vietnam Veteran about his experiences. We were also very appreciative to have Mr John Haward, President of Box Hill RSL and a Vietnam Veteran himself, share his experiences. His main message was one of resilience, camaraderie, and the importance of mateship.
Every Day Counts
Did you know:
- Patterns of late arrival at school or missing classes are early warning signs of disengagement?
- Missing one day of school each week adds up to two months per year?
- Each day of absence has an impact on skill development and important social connections
- Poor attendance may be associated with future unemployment, criminal activity, substance abuse, and poorer health and life expectancy?
Top tips:
- We want to work in partnership with parents – act early if you have any concerns by contacting your child’s school and asking for advice and support
- Remember that every day counts
- There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes and their social connectedness
- Talk positively about school and the importance of attending every day
- Open and prompt communication with the school about all absences is a good idea
- Avoid making routine medical and dental appointments during the school day or planning family holidays during the term
- Seek help from the school if you are concerned about your child’s attendance and wellbeing. We want to work in partnership with parents to support student attendance and wellbeing.
Uniform Shop Volunteers
Our school has been very fortunate to have a wonderful group of parent helpers who have managed the second-hand uniform shop over the past few years.
Many of their children graduate this year, and therefore we will see the end of their excellent contribution to our community. We are looking for a new energetic team of volunteers to take over the uniform shop. If you are interested, and would like more information, please complete this survey. No matter what amount of time you are able to contribute, we would love to hear from you.
Mr Matt Sheehan
Campus Principal – Junior School