Student Wellbeing
CAMP QUALITY PUPPET SHOW INCURSION
On Monday, Andy and Emma, from Camp Quality visited St Joseph's School and presented two entertaining shows: Prep to Year 2 watched "The Big Party" and Year 3 to 6 viewed "The Big Score". These puppet shows presented typical family situations where the child and family had to change much of their lifestyle, location and dreams in order to make receiving cancer treatment for their child possible. These presentations raised AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING and EMPATHY about the impact of childhood cancer and to dispel some myths surrounding this disease.
Some of the students made the following comments:
"I learnt that you can't catch cancer from someone."
"I liked the soccer story about a boy who had to move house and join another soccer team because his sister had to go to Melbourne to have cancer treatment."
"I learnt that it is hard for the brothers and sisters of the sick person too."
"I learnt that your hair grows back after you finish your treatment."
"I loved the puppet show! Andy and Emma were really funny and taught me lots of things about cancer."
In all they do, Camp Quality promotes the theme of 'Laughter is the Best Medicine'. They offer hospital, recreation and puppet programs, as well as funding camps, outings and holidays for families with children suffering from cancer and their siblings.
The show was completely free of charge for schools, but we may consider a gold coin donation and Crazy Hair or Giggle Day at a later date for this very worthy cause in the near future.
I've attached a Letter to Educators and Families whih provides further information on Camp Quality and the performances.
Our Year 6 2023 Momento
Huge shout out to Mrs Byrne for assisting our 2023 Year 6s in leaving their mark within our school playground, creating our WONDERFUL NEW HOUSE TEAM TOTEM POLES!
Autism Seminar in Seaford
On Wednesday 29th November 2023 renowned Autistic Self Advocate Daniel Giles O.A.M. (Order of Australia Medal) and his father Daryl Giles will be presenting “From Diagnosis to O.A.M. – A Personal Autism Journey Plus a Siblings Perspective” in Seaford. The session starts at 6:30 pm (doors open 30 minutes earlier).
SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER: Leash Purcell^ - Leash is Daniel’s sister who presents the valuable siblings insight into how they see their sibling who is Autistic from the aspects of home life, attending the same school and the challenges that presents for a sibling as well as from her perspective as a qualified educator (Masters Degree) who sees both the educators and the families understanding of the journey.
Our presentation is highly regarded and we believe, will be of special interest to:
- Educators working with Autistic students
- Health Care Professionals
- Carers of Autistic people
- Parents of Autistic children
- Family Members
The session will run for approx. 3 hours including question time.
Ticket prices are as follows:
- Professional (includes certificate for professional development purposes): AUD$75.00*
- Individuals on the Autism Spectrum, family members and other: AUD$30.00*
*Plus a $0.50 Trybooking fee
Link to purchase tickets: www.trybooking.com/CMQJE
Warm Regards,
Jenny Todd
(Student Wellbeing Leader)
jennyt@sjsorrento.catholic.edu.au