Director of Student Wellbeing

Visible Wellbeing

Each term we draw on the principles of Visible Wellbeing to help structure our wellbeing programs. This term the theme is Relationships. Throughout the Mentor Period sessions we have focused on building connections and strengthening the relationships between our students and with their teachers. Building relationships, especially new ones, can be challenging and we appreciate that our students stretch outside of their comfort zone to make new friends and connections as they encountered new classmates at the beginning of the year. We know that that a broad social circle helps a young person as they navigate the complexities of teenage friendships, giving them a range of influences and perspectives.

Year 11 Wellbeing Day

Our Year 11 students have had an opportunity to explore this in depth through their Wellbeing Day on Tuesday, 28 February 2023 Hosted by Flourish Girl, the day presented our students with the opportunity to consider the judgements and negative thoughts that might occupy their minds, to listen to each other and realise that they are not alone and to make new, authentic connections with other students. It was a privilege to hear our students share with each other and show compassion and positivity. The students finished the day surprised at how deeply they had thought about some issues, and they were empowered to challenge the negative thoughts that can be a barrier to them engaging fully in the opportunities around them.

Year 7 Peer Support Program

Our Year 7 Peer Support Program has been so successful that we have extended it into Year 8 this year. We have a fantastic group of Year 11 students who are working with Year 8 Mentor Groups. They are running activities, supporting Mentor Period and providing our Year 8 students with peer role modelling. This leadership opportunity has allowed more students to engage with their talents, to collaborate with each other and to make a contribution back to the community. The Peer Support Program allows the students to create connections with other year levels and helps our Year 8 students to have a positive influence at a pivotal age. We are looking forward to a lot of fun activities throughout the year.

Parent Access Module (PAM)

Click here to access the College Parent Access Module (PAM)

SkoolBag

The SkoolBag App is the easiest way to keep up to date with school events, last minute notices, newsletters and all school communications.

CDF Pay

CDFpay is an online payment platform families can use to pay for school services from your mobile, tablet or computer at any time.

Families can:

• place student online lunch orders.

• add funds to student accounts to be used for over the counter canteen purchases.

• add funds to student accounts to be used for Printing Credit.

College Calendar

Please refer to the College Calendar for all Upcoming Events and Dates of Importance. Click on the heading to take you to the Calendar.

Medical Management Plan

Families are reminded that any changes or updates to the medical management plan of students should be communicated to the College via email to the AMC Health Centre AMC.HealthServices@avemaria.vic.edu.au and updated by the parent/carer on PAM.

Community Announcement – School Drop off / Pick up

Drop off / pick up times are always busy. Please remember that road laws need to be always obeyed. Moonee Valley Council Officers regularly patrol the area around the College and will issue fines if they observe any breaches of the laws. Do not park on or near a school crossing. Do not double park and let your child out on the road. You cannot stay in the drop off / pick up zone for longer than two minutes. Your child needs to be waiting in the zone before you arrive. Fines for offences are;

• Stopping in a “No Stopping” area - $165.00

• Stopped in a Bus Zone - $99.00

• Parked for a period longer than indicated - $83.00

• Stopping on or near a children’s crossing - $165.00

• Stopped on a footpath - $99.00

• Stopped on or across a driveway or other way of access - $99.00

• Parked / stopped on a nature strip - $99.00