AROUND THE COLLEGE
WELLBEING EVENTS
This term has seen multiple interactive sessions with students and teachers. Our famous 'Chappy Pancake Breakfasts' are always a treat for the students coming back to school after the school holidays and highlights the connection and community within the school. Our breakfast and lunch programs continue to provide food for those who are hungry, forgot their lunch or need something a bit extra to get them through the day. Thanks to Eat up Australia, The Lions Club and Fuel for Schools for their ongoing support.
Special Quests
In week 2, we had the Jack Beasley foundation discuss with the year 9 to 12 students "Jack's Law" and the consequences and risks of violence, particularly around the carrying of knives. Aaron Beasley the father of Jack, who died as a result of an unprovoked attack when out with friends led the presentation with the session highlighting the responsibility each person has.
JCU
In week 4, JCU came and talked with the year 8 students regarding famous faces and the study path they took to become who they are. This increased the students' awareness around what study path they may wish to consider over the next couple of years heading into senior. Year 9 students learnt about MBTI Emotional Intelligence in their session by completing the Myers Briggs personality test. This test highlights natural strengths and how these can guide someone in their decision-making and increase self-awareness of their abilities.
Following on from this, JCU will talk Career Quiz and Set Planning with the year 10 students, while the year 11 students will attend the 'You and Your Career' session that promotes student’s self-awareness, making career decisions and successful work and life choices. This session helps to identify unique personal attributes, values, and skills, and put students on the path to discover a rewarding and meaningful career in an industry where they will thrive.
Wellbeing Programs:
This term in Wellbeing, we have continued the social and emotional development of the year 8 students in the Friendship Circle and the Strength program. The Strength program aims to empower students with the knowledge on how to build community, self-awareness and self-confidence. Recently the students in Strength tested their teamwork abilities and communication strategies.
The year 8 girls in the Friendship Circle program have been learning to identify strengths and work on positive friendships, and in particular, finding the best ways to manage those 'friendship fires' by utilising the necessary resources and tools successfully.
The Rethink program is continuing to work with the year 9 boys on rethinking their actions and reactions, working with the following statements:
Your value comes from your existence, not your experiences.
Actions speak louder than words, Reactions speak louder than both.
INSPIRING BRIGHTER FUTURES
Our year 10 girls taking part in the Inspiring Brighter Futures program have been learning how to identify values, and recognise supportive and strong role models that they can draw inspiration from whilst working with their mentors to create positive self-belief and confidence.
Our Plant Power program was introduced this term where students from years 7 to 9 are learning about nature and environmental influences and the importance of nurturing life through plants.
Already we have seen the students plant out the community garden with vegetables, and our ongoing project being the beautification of the library courtyard. Watch this space!
SCIENCE WEEK
This year’s theme is “Decoding the Universe – Exploring the Unknown with Nature’s Hidden Language” (fancy way of saying… we’re diving into the secrets of the universe and Earth!).
The DEN Class Challenge
Each morning, DEN classes will get 3–5 brain-busting science questions with a chance to win the Science Week Trophy plus a sweet treat for being the science-smartest DEN!
Lunch Break Fun in F105
Every lunch, F105 will be open for epic science documentaries and a chill space to hang out.
Friday Mega Science Fest
On Friday this week during first break, the Maths/Science Department and STEM Academy are running a huge science party — think activity stalls, hands-on fun, and all the science energy you can handle!
Get curious. Get competitive. Get your science on. ✨
Last month our Inclusive Education students took part in the Chalenge Games. Our students put their all into a range of sports and activities and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
REPORT CARDS
Student Report Cards for Semester 1 were emailed home on Friday 18 July.
If you haven't received these please check the following:
- Check your junk email folder - many report emails end up there.
- Add application.ONESCHOOL@qed.qld.gov.au to your list of safe senders or contacts.
- Your email Inbox may be full - delete some older emails to enable new ones to come through.
- Do you have a new email address and possibly haven't advised the College.
- Phone the College on 4726 8333 to request a replacement and/or update details.
A massive thank you to everyone who participated in Jeans for Genes Day. The students loved the competition between everyone at the College, and were devastated being out denimed by teachers!
The day wouldn’t have been half as much fun if it wasn’t for the hard work put in by Mel and Chappy. As well as our student helpers, Diva, Lillian, Bella, Toby, Zannon and Danielle.
A huge thank you to everyone!!
Year 8, 9 and 10 Art Skills students participated in an extension activity, exploring the Element of Art - Line and Japanese calligraphy. Many cultural questions were asked and our visiting experts led the workshop in Japanese calligraphy.
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