Wellbeing

 

EMPOWER

During the past 10 weeks, the EMPOWER boys have worked hard to develop skills in Mau rākau( martial art based on traditional Māori weapons) using the taiaha (a traditional artefact of the Māori of New Zealand; a staff weapon made from either wood or traditionally made of whalebone). Through their engagement in this martial arts program, the boys have learnt the important skill of mental focus and demonstrated development of their self-control.

On graduation day the boys shared their very personal stories of who they are and why it was important that they had been chosen to undertake this program. This was followed by a display of the techniques of Mau rākau.

 I am very proud of the boys for the dedication that they have shown, and for the respect that they have demonstrated toward each other over the duration of the program.

Mr Paul Robinson 

Hands On Learning

During this term, the HOL student have been working on refurbishing the deck outside the year7 centre. They have worked very hard to complete their project before the end of term. Students have developed a range of practical skills related to building a deck, and most importantly they improved their cooperation skills as they learnt to work as a group. Next term the students will apply the finishing touches when the setting is put to the deck and coats of sealant are applied. The  HOL students are very proud of their work on the deck and look forward to seeing the students of the school enjoying this social area near the canteen.

Wear It Purple (WIP) Day -  Carnival Celebration

On Tuesday 27th August PRSC RESPECT GROUP with support from the Wellbeing Team and Frankston Youth Services hosted a Purple Sparkle Carnival Celebration at lunch time. Students were invited to participate in a range of activities including Chocolate Coin Toss, Guess the Lollies in the Jar, Donuts on a Sting and Chopsticks and Jellybeans Game. WIP wrist bands were handed out to students and staff were invited to wear purple ribbons in support of rainbow young people.

Wear It Purple day raises awareness and strives to foster and support, safe and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. Research shows that schools are likely to have Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) students, even though they are not always visible. School is the place where most homophobic and transphobic bullying takes place. However, all students at a safe and supportive college have better educational outcomes and are less likely to have poor mental health.

Congratulations to Erin Harmor (11C), the winner of the Guess the Lollies in the Jar Competition. Please collect your prize from Wellbeing.

On behalf of PRSC RESPECT Team, Thank you to everyone who showed their support and participated in this celebration. Proceeds will be donated to LGBTIQ resources here at PRSC.

A special shout out to Frankston Youth Services for sponsoring the event and an extra big thank you to Frankston youth workers Kellie, Jane, Scott, Tilly and to Cal Johnstone (Student Youth Worker) for their ongoing advocacy and encouragement.

The Wellbeing Team