Year 7 & 8 News Indigenious Speaker

On Friday 22nd June Year 7 students had the opportunity to experience two indigenous speakers who explained aboriginal culture and lifestyles. Fred and his son Troy showed some sacred tribal dances; one of them was called the Emu. Some students and teachers got up and joined their dance. Fred showed the audience how to make all kinds of things and we spoke about the tribal meetings. Students found the speaker very educational and the speakers showed us a part of their life and a part of the indigenous people who came before us. A great experience was had by all.

Cyber Busters

Year 8 attended a performance from Class Act on Wednesday 27th June on Cyber Bullying.

Here is an outline of the play.

CJ and Jess bump into each other at the park after school. They both agreed to meet someone at the exact same spot at the exact same time. What a pain – they barely know each other except they share the same Maths class. They definitely run in different circles.

When they eventually start talking to each other, they discover each of their dark secrets of cyber bullying and it is revealed, to their mutual dismay, that they have become victims as well as perpetrators!

The play explores all facets of electronic bullying, including:

Internet
Emails
Web Sites
Social Networking
Chat Rooms
Mobile phones
Text messages

Students enjoyed the play and had follow up activities in there IS classes.

Lockers

Please ensure that your child has a lock on their locker. We cannot be held responsible for things taken from unlocked lockers. Also every child must have a spare key lodged with their Learning Manager. Could you also ensure your child’s clothing and books are labelled.

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones are to be turned OFF before entering the school and locked in student’s lockers. They are not to be used during school hours. We do not take responsibility for lost or stolen phones.

Attendance

St Albans Secondary has a 90% attendance policy. Daily school attendance is important for young people to succeed in education and to ensure they don’t fall behind both socially and developmentally. Young people who regularly attend school and complete year 12 or equivalent qualifications have better health outcomes, better employment outcomes, and higher incomes across their lives. Please ensure on your child’s return from an absence that they provide their coordinator with a medical certificate or note.

Some Reflections of Year 7 .....so far

I have enjoyed Year 7 because it has been an awesome experience because I have been having lots more subjects and more learning. I also got to meet my other friends from primary school.

By Lorenzzo 7A

This year has been a awesome year we have done so many things but my favourite thing about this year was camp we did so many fun activities that I probably won’t do ever again, it was an awesome experience.

By Shauna 7A

This year, Year 7 has been really fun and we have done and seen lots of things. You get lots of subjects with all different teachers. Being a Year 7 is lots of fun because the work is not that hard we also get to do lots of things.

By Lizzi 7C

This year is awesome I made so much awesome friends and learn a lot of stuff. This term I enjoyed 7A Camp its was awesome we did so much stuff like bush walking and much more. I have a of a lot of different teachers and subject. This best stuff I did in 7A I rated this 10 out of 10.

By David 7A

Meeting new people and making new friends.

By Phyllis 7A

This year has been amazing. I loved every bit of it. All my teachers had been supportive. All the excursions had been terrific. Thank you to the teachers for organising the excursions.

By Johnny 7A

So far so good I enjoy learning with my friends and teachers and have a great experience with friends and teachers.

By Jai 7B

I like the event the school hold and learning with my friend and classmate and meeting new people.

By Henry 7B

I’ve loved everything so far, but most of all meeting a bunch of new friends.

By Tara 7A

Enjoyed meeting new friends and everything in year 7.

By Nhi 7B

I enjoyed going camp and having fun with my friends. Ho Ha ho!

By Shihao 7A

10 Ideas for the Holidays

Go to a local bike track and go bike riding or rollerblading. A great way to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the sunshine and exercise.
Have a movie afternoon great for a rainy day. Rent a couple of good movies, make some popcorn and snuggle up with blankets and enjoy the movies.
Cook some special treats or family favourites
Smile! Get the camera out and take some photos, download them on the computer and create a slide show.
Do some Gardening or make a herb garden pot, they are fantastic and useful too
Write and create a play or short story, see who is great at drama, acting and writing.
Play board games Monopoly, Scrabble, Hungry Hippos, and more if there are a few of you have a tournament.
Do a Jigsaw, set up a special area and let everyone help - the harder the better.
Lots of Local Libraries hold story-telling/writing workshops during school holidays, and then you can borrow some new books to read
Have Fun!

Happy Holidays from the Junior School Team.