Leaders of Student Wellbeing
Year 8
Reflection Day 2023
Last Friday Year 8 were fortunate to be involved in a wellbeing opportunity designed to improve their understanding of themselves and the social world around them. This allowed them to improve their ability to interact positively and be responsible participants in their relationships with others.
During the morning the boys and girls split into groups to discuss important issues that aim to develop an understanding of key terms such as image-based abuse, sexual harassment and coercion.
More accurately:
- Gaining a thorough understanding of the concerns, dangers and legalities around the issue of sexting.
- Understanding the powerful role of empathy and encouraging students to be an upstander rather than a bystander.
- Evaluating the unhealthy belief that their value is determined by the way they look: reframing value to be more than skin deep.
- Gaining an understanding of the popularity myth and the power of true friendship: what science has to say about quality friendship over quantity.
- Considering the impact of social media and the way it can be affecting their understanding of themselves and the way they view relationships.
- Reframing ‘asking for help’ as a positive course of action and a sign of strength. Identify the key personnel in their world they can turn to for help.
Afterwards, they travelled to Boambee Bay for an afternoon of fun games and activities and it was great to see many smiles and laughter on the day. With the support of their Homeroom teachers, the students played games such as ‘44 home’, Tunnelball, Tug-o-War and held a sand sculpture competition, all designed to allow them to reflect and spend quality time together to build friendships and confidence as a group.
This was a valuable opportunity that added to the student's social knowledge and understanding, making them more resilient and a better contributor to their relationships.
Year 8 and The Values I See In Others - Survey
It's always important to recognise the values we hold important, and also the values we see in those around us. Sometimes they match exactly and sometimes they don't. That's what makes a vibrant community.
In life, often we gravitate to those who hold similar values to us and can find it difficult to interact with those who don't. However, life has a way of throwing us together in so many different ways.
Following on from our discussions and activities at Wednesday's Pastoral time, Year 8 has been contemplating the importance of identifying their values and what they are.
They are now invited to complete a survey to recognise the values they see in other people in Year 8. Using the information from this survey we will be creating visual representations for homerooms (example).
The survey link has been emailed to students and is in the Year 8 Pastoral Google classroom as well. The more students we can get to fill it in the more visuals we will be able to create.
Year 11 & 12
Year 11 & 12 students hosted a beautiful family breakfast on Tuesday 13 June. There were lots of smiles, warm coffee and delicious breaky treats while we were entertained by the talented students of SJPC. A wonderful way to start the day.
Year 12
Year 12 Fundraising Trivia Night 2023
Our second major fundraising event for 2023 is next Friday 23 June and there only a few tables still available. Please contact the College Office to purchase your trivia table ($15 per seat / $150 per table).
We have a number of items available for purchase through our silent auction and eftpos will be available. Also, lots of raffle and lucky door prizes on offer! We look forward to a great night of fun and frivolity and don't forget the "Masquerade" dress-up theme.
Your ongoing support of our fundraising efforts will ensure that Wesley Mission https://www.wesleymission.org.
