Senior School

From the Head of Senior School

Our search is well underway for our 2023 student leaders.  I am delighted to have had 28 student nominations with a good spread of interest from all four houses and across the day and boarding students. At the end of Week Eight, our aspiring leaders will participate in a workshop so that we can see how they interact and work together as well as how they think and feel about a whole range of issues.  Our aspiring leaders are:

Following the announcement of the 2023 leadership group in the first week of next term, the group will attend Leaders’ Camp at the end of Week Two.  I am thrilled to welcome back Rev Richard Pengelly who will be supporting the camp.

Mrs Victoria Turnor | Head of Senior School

St John Ambulance First Responder App

There have been a few instances recently where young people have not called Triple Zero in situations they probably should have.  St John Ambulance would like to encourage all students with a smartphone to download the FREE St John First Responder App to assist in locating them in an emergency.

Karri-to-Coast Navigator Adventure

Outward Bound has an exciting adventure coming up in September with a few more places available. Find out more about their 12-day Karri-to-Coast Navigator adventure here. Experience twelve inspiring days of hiking among towering Karri trees, paddling the wild coastline of the Southern Ocean and swinging through the trees at Walpole. Outward Bound offers financial assistance in the form of program scholarships. You can apply for a scholarship here. It is a really simple process and they are happy to support you through it if you have any questions. Please call Outward Bound on 02 6235 5700 or email mailbox@outwardbound.org.au if you have any questions.

Adolescent Mental Health Study

Researchers from the Department of Psychology at Macquarie University are investigating body image in Australian teenagers. They are seeking help from parents and their confident teens who are not worried about their appearance. Families will receive a $30 gift voucher for their time. For further information, please contact Cassie Lavell via bddproject@mq.edu.au.

Researchers:

• Cassie Lavell, PhD Candidate and Clinical Psychologist
• Dr Ella Oar, PhD  , Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist
• Distinguished Professor Ron Rapee, PhD, ARC Laureate Fellow

St Thomas More College - UWA Open Day

UWA Open Day, St Thomas More College Open Day & Community Market Day Collaboration

When: Sunday 28 August between 9.00am to 3.00pm

St Thomas More College (Tommy) will have tours running all day, and the College Registrar Mel Carnachan will be in the Admissions Hub to answer any questions students and parents may have regarding living at Tommy.

The Community Market will also have many stalls operating including the Op Shop. It is a great opportunity for students to see first-hand what a vibrant College Tommy is.

Murdoch University Open Day

TAFE Open Day - Save the Date