welcome to week 6 of Another GREAT Week
Some key dates for all parents to be aware of for next week
Year 9 Maths Exam 19 November
Social Media/ School/ Parents
We live in a world that is now more strongly
influenced by social media. This provides challenges for both schools and
parents. This week the Herald Sun chose to report quite inaccuratetely on some activities students have been doing online out of school hours. They chose a very sensationalist approach that disregarded many facts. We like to work alongside our parent community to be teaching and
reinforcing for our students responsible and respectful online usage.
Hints
1.
Restrict the use of mobile devices to an open family space as
opposed to the privacy of a bedroom.
2.
Set a curfew for the cessation of use of technology each
night
3.
Insist you are friends
of your children online
4.
Only allow friends that you know -
Set
all profile options to ‘Friends Only’
5.
Censor the photos your children
put online
- Choose a photo of yourself that does not have a provocative look, in fact
many teens choose a photo that does not show their face
6.
Facebook
·
Do not add anyone you do not know;
·
Do not respond to any messages from Facebookers you don’t know;
·
Don’t include personal details like phone numbers, school, etc.
Signs your child may be the victim of cyber-bullying
1.
Changes in mood or demeanor when an instant message or text
message appears.
2.
Avoids talking about school, friends, or what they do online.
3.
Crying, anxiety, moroseness or hostility, especially after using
a mobile phone or computer.
4.
School refusal. Makes excuses not to go to school.
5.
Withdrawn from family, friends or usual activities. Changes in
eating or sleeping
Social Media Users are NOT above the law. This means teenagers too are NOT above the law.
If you feel you may
have been the victim of cyber-bullying, REPORT IT. Let the school and/ or
the police know.
The link is to an Age
editorial on cybersafety and the law. - Age Editorial on Cybersafety
In 2013
we will be running the eSmart Framework cybersafety program, and we also hold
regular classes for every student regarding appropriate internet use.
Solar Eclipse
During this week we experienced a solar eclipse Our Science Domain took advantage of this opportunity and assisted some students to witness this unusual event first hand.
STEM Interviews
On Monday and Tuesday this week, a number of our 2013 Year 7 students participated in the 3rd phase of their STEM applications. Having submitted a written application, the students then participated in literacy and numeracy testing and now an interview with our selection panel.
Dancing With The Stars
On Thursday this week our Year 9 students took part in the annual Dancing with the stars" spectacular. This year we traveled to Blackburn HS and competed against them for the coveted prize. despite being the champions over recent years, we were narrowly defeated this year. the experience was a fantastic one, with many students really thriving with the challenge of performing the Salsa, the Waltz and other dances.
Scholarship Interviews
On Friday this week a number of our 2013 Year 7 students sat for scholarship interviews. According to our panel the students were wonderful and the decisions are going to be very tough.
World Challenge
Today is the pack up day for our international travelers They are off to Vietnam and Laos tomorrow. The students had a gear check activity today and they are all very excited to be getting on their plane tomorrow morning at 10:25 am. James Webb, our teacher travelling with them will be keeping us informed about their progress and we will report on it in our blog. We are expecting them to be gin their project phase on Thursday next week after acclimatization to the city of Vientiane and Vang Vieng. This is where they will be contributing to the local communities of their hosts. To date for next year we already have 17 students signed up. this is an incredible opportunity and we are thrilled to see it grow even bigger for next year.
Some key dates for all parents to be aware of for Term 4
VCE Orientation Week Monday November 26 - Friday November 30
Second Hand Book and Uniform Sale Wednesday 5 December
Presentation Night Years 10-12 Thursday 29 November
Yr 7 2013 Connections Night Monday 3 December
College Assembly Friday 7 December
Yr 7 2013 Orientation Day Tuesday 11 December
Presentation Night Years 7-9 Tuesday 11 December
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