14th May, 2013 Reflection A Student's Prayer Help me remember that you’re always by my side at school and all day long. Help me be the best student I can be, using all the gifts and talents you’ve given me. Help me study well and often – especially when I don’t feel like studying at all! Help me finish all my homework – on time. Help me listen to my teachers and coaches. Help me play fair and play safely, help me be honest when I’m tempted to cheat. Help me always tell the truth. Help me be kind to everyone at school and to treat others as I’d want them to treat me. Help me make good friends and help me be a good friend to others. Help me know how I can help others and to ask for help when I need it myself. Help me love and respect, trust and appreciate my parents - and to be honest with them. Help me remember that you’re with me always, Lord, and that you’ll never leave my side. Amen From concordpastor, Sourced by Irene Fernandes Year12
School Photos - May 21
Year 7 & 8 Project Rockit
Full school photos are scheduled for Tuesday 21st May. Envelopes will be distributed to students this week. Arthur Reed Photos also provide the opportunity for family photos. Students will be required to wear full winter uniform for the photos. If a student has PE or a related activity they will need to bring their PE uniform to school and change. Students are to return envelopes on the day of the photos with the required money or credit card details, depending on your order and hand it directly to the photographers. It is possible to order photos online by following the steps on their website www.arphotos.com.au using the printed code on the envelopes.
As a school we are very conscious of the impact bullying, whatever type it is, has on individuals, and act if we become aware of such incidents. Support programs have also been put in place to educate and inform the students of the impact of bullying.
Year 11 Study Program Workshop Last Thursday Year 11 students attended a study program workshop presented by a group of young university students from an organisation called Elevate Education. The focus was on "What is study? We are always told to study, but what does this actually mean?" The seminar provided students with a road-map for what work they will need to do during the year ahead, breaking down the study process step-by-step and being better prepared for VCE. The feedback from the students was very positive and useful in providing them with practical and valuable strategies.
Last Thursday all Year 7 and 8 students were involved in a program designed to address the issues of bullying and building positive relationships called PROJECT ROCKIT, http://www.projectrockit.com.au. The presenters Lucy and Brent were energetic, enthusiastic and quickly got the students involved. Lucy commented to me: We had an absolute blast with the Year 7 & 8 cohorts and were really impressed by their enthusiasm, insight and empathy. Each session was highly interactive, strengths-based and fun, with a real focus on allowing students to experience learning through activities, discussion and real-life stories (rather than being formally taught). Some of the comments from our students: “I give a big thanks to Project Rockit they helped me a lot, they gave me ideas on how to ignore bullies. I just want to say that bullying needs to stop! Don’t be part of the problem, be part of the solution.” “Wow, today was one of the BEST DAYS EVER with CRC Melton! You guys are champions and we really hope we can work together again!!! “ “Thanks for today guys it was AWESOME!”