From the Principal

I was pleased to see so many of our families attend the Primary Parent teacher interviews last night. I appreciate parents and carers making the time to discuss their child’s progress, both academically and social-emotionally. I also thank the primary staff for their time and commitment.

I want to take this opportunity to remind all families, whether in the Primary or Secondary, that they are welcome to contact the College at any time if they have concerns about any aspect of their child’s progress. Class teachers are happy to schedule a time to address your questions. Drawing together perspectives from different contexts helps provide a more holistic view of a child or young person.

We were disappointed to postpone the Cross Country carnival today. We will let you know the new date as soon as possible. It is a lovely community event when we have a sunny day and families can come along to cheer on the students as they run and engage in some extra novelty events.

This week, I was reading an article reporting on the results of a study of the breakfast habits of children and teens. The study found that a healthy breakfast correlated with higher levels of achievement and motivation for learning while either no breakfast or an unhealthy breakfast both correlated with lower rates of focus in class and achievement. The study found that there was no significant difference between having no breakfast at all and having an unhealthy breakfast. In addition, the study found that students who had previously been achieving well academically, experienced a dip in performance when they ate poorly in the morning.

The study is a good reminder that even simple, everyday health choices can make a difference. All children and young people are developing rapidly. While we see the children growing taller and maturing on the outside, there are many more changes happening on the inside. The magnitude of change that occurs in a child or teen’s brain, for example, is fascinating. While skipping breakfast or eating a sugary cereal on one day may not make much difference, it is worth considering the cumulative impact over weeks and months.

We all want the best for our children and want to see them thrive. Sometimes it is good to remind ourselves that it is sometimes the little things that can make a difference.

"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your bodies."

~ 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Jodie Bennett

Principal

Our Primary Breakfast Club restarts for Term 2 this Friday morning!

Primary students are welcome from 8:20am to join Mr Richardson for a toast and jam breakfast.

Thank you to Mrs Anna Greener for supplying us with some of her wonderful home made jam!