Leaders of Student Wellbeing
Year 7
MAKE BULLYING HISTORY
Last Wednesday morning, Year 7 attended the Make Bullying History pastoral workshop with Brett Murray. Brett is an author, producer and activist, who facilitates a bullying education and prevention charity: Safeheart Foundation. During the workshop, Brett unpacked what bullying is, what it is not, why people do it, and how to stop it. He unpacked bullying behaviour and identified bullying behaviour specifically both in the physical sphere and the cyber sphere. The session then explored the 'why' behind the 'what', exploring issues about self-esteem and self-worth. Other issues covered included the dangerous implications that bullying behaviour has on both victims and perpetrators. Brett positively reinforced self-esteem for all present, including victims, perpetrators, and bystanders. The session then moved into how the Year 7 group and school community could put into practice practical steps to help eradicate bullying culture and focus on striving for excellence in dream and goal setting, replacing the negative with the positive paradigm.
Please take the time to discuss this important matter with your child.
Year 7 Parent Testimonial
Thanks so much! My daughter absolutely loved it. What an incredible and inspiring guy. She showed me a video about him. She took a lot from it so thank you so much for offering it to the kids. I’m so impressed with SJPC! Thanks again, Linda
Year 8
It’s been a great start to the term and Year 8 students have hit the ground running with many students taking part in Bill Turner Football matches last week! On Friday in the heavy rain several Year 8 boys took part in the 2nd round of the Bill Turner Cup defeating Christian Community School 4-0. On Monday we had several Year 8 girls take part in the 2nd round of the Bill Turner Trophy defeating Toormina High school 6-1. Congratulations to all students involved and good luck in round 3.
Bill Turner Trophy GirlsOn Tuesday 8A attended Mass and Reconciliation followed by morning tea. All students participated with reverence and maturity and most took the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation. I would personally like to thank them for their outstanding behaviour and remind them and the rest of Year 8 that they have set the benchmark for what we would expect from the remaining Year 8 Catholic Studies classes. I would especially like to thank the parents and grandparents who came along to Mass and assisted with the morning tea.
8A Mass and Reconciliation
8A Welcome Morning Tea
Our best all rounders for the past two weeks were Matthew Pope for showing excellent creativity in technology with Ms Haley and Louis Burbridge for excellent work on his parable assignment in Mr Furey’s class. Congratulations boys you’ve both won a $5 Canteen voucher!
 Matthew Pope |
 Louis Burbridge |
Finally, in the last newsletter I asked a couple of questions for the chance to win a $5 canteen voucher and only one student was able to answer correctly, that being Victoria Chojnowski. Congratulations on winning the voucher Victoria!
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Here is the question challenge to win a $5 canteen voucher for this week’s newsletter. The first student to answer both questions correctly wins the prize. Good Luck!
Q1 If you’re a learner what is your responsibility?
and secondly
Q2 What date does the “Tell Them From Me” parent survey close?
