McCarthy Catholic College Newsletter

Leader of Student Wellbeing

Welcome back to Semester 2!

 

COVID-19

Some general advice to parents for their children on maintaining a healthy school environment during the COVID-19 pandemic:

  • When at school, follow the directions of teachers and other staff
  • Outside of school, avoid close physical contact with people outside those living in your household. This means having a distance of 1.5 to 2 metres between you and anybody else
  • Stay at home if unwell and avoiding contact with others outside your immediate family
  • Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a clean tissue
  • Keep hands clean by washing them regularly with soap and water or an alcohol-based rub
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

Tips for  Year 12 students - Taking a balanced approach in the lead up to HSC Trial Examinations

Some ideas parents may wish to discuss with their child:

  • Saying ‘no’ to social outings in the lead up to exams
  • Switching off the phone when studying
  • Studying at times during the day when energy levels are the highest
  • Take a short break for every hour of study
  • Maintaining a healthy sleep pattern
  • Exercising once a day - a short walk to maintain focus and energy levels
  • Healthy diet - balanced and nutritious food, keep the fast food intake to minimum levels
  • Ask for help - from teachers, school counsellors or the Pastoral Care Team.

Absences

A reminder to parents and guardians to contact the College for student absences on 67610800 or email: mccadmin@mccarthy.nsw.edu.au.

 

School TV New Content

At the beginning of August a new topic will be introduced on “school refusal.” The School TV website has a wide range of topics in regards to student wellbeing, mental health, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and positive parenting advice. Dr Michael Carr Gregg, specialist psychologist, oversees the content on this comprehensive resource.

Please visit our website to access the School TV resources:

 

MCC Online Learning Environment

 

Username: parent

Password: Parent2340!

Peer Support 

As part of our annual involvement with Peer Support Australia, parent information clips are accessible by College parents. The following videos from renowned Australian child psychologist, Andrew Fuller may be useful:

  • Raising resilient children
  • Understanding anxiety
  • Anger and outbursts
  • Learning strengths

Parents - Peer Support Australia.

 

Pastoral Care Contacts

Please contact your child’s Leader of Student Care as your first port of call for communication on pastoral and wellbeing issues:

 

Year 7 - Mr Damian Kenniff dkenniff@arm.catholic.edu.au

Year 8 - Mrs Melissa Bearup   mbearup@arm.catholic.edu.au

Year 9 - Mr Bernie Williams   bwilliams1@arm.catholic.edu.au

Year 10 - Mr Andrew Davy   adavy@arm.catholic.edu.au

Year 11 - Mrs Melissa Lees   mlees@arm.catholic.edu.au 

Year 12 - Mrs Fiona O'Neill foneill@arm.catholic.edu.au 

College Counsellors - mccthrive@arm.catholic.edu.au

 

Mrs Sharon Stuart - Leader of  Student Wellbeing

sstuart@arm.catholic.edu.au