Middle Years 

AN OPEN LETTER TO PARENTS… by Edna Sackson (A passionate teacher, learner and inquirer).

Dear Parents,

We know how much you love your children. Many of us are parents too and if we aren’t, you can rest assured that we wouldn’t be educators unless we cared deeply about children, so we know that many of the following things are important to you. Take a moment to consider which of these you most wish for…

  • My child succeeds without struggle
  • My child is above average at school
  • My child is admired by others
  • My child is well behaved and works hard to get good grades
  • My child excels in sporting competitions
  • My child produces impressive work at school
  • My child is extended by her teachers
  • My child’s class gets homework to help them do better at school
  • My child is popular with his peers
  • My child is always happy at school

Now consider the list below…

  • My child is valued as an individual
  • My child feels a sense of belonging
  • My child’s strengths matter more than his weaknesses
  • My child is intrinsically motivated
  • My child forms meaningful relationships
  • My child experiences personal growth
  • My child contributes to the community
  • My child loves learning
  • My child has ownership of her decisions and accepts the consequences
  • My child is allowed to fail and learn from his mistakes

Do you support your child in becoming well adjusted, valued and valuable members of society, content within themselves?

 

‘Wellbeing is a state of health, happiness and positive engagement that arises from membership of an equitable, inclusive and cohesive environment’ (Helen Street 2016).

Wishing everyone a restful holiday, and I am looking forward to a vibrant Term 4. To our students; please reflect on the term, and think about how you can make the most of the year.

myPEC Positive Education - Parent Breakfast Meeting. Open to all Parents

Come and join us for coffee and croissants. Our discussion will be looking at Building Positive Emotions, and parents will be encouraged to complete the Authentic Happiness Survey before our breakfast meeting.

Date: Monday 21st October 8:15-9:00am (Week 3)

Where: Da Vinci Room, myPEC

RSVP – Julia Winter Cooke jwintercooke@hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au

Julia Winter Cooke

Head of Middle Years