Student wellbeing
Pauline Cutajar, Deputy Principal, Student wellbeing and Development
End of Term 3
As we approach the last week of Term 3, I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for what has been a wonderful term. I have enjoyed watching our extremely talented students participate in a full calendar of events, across an extraordinary range of activities. It has been a joy to experience Shelford in all its glory in what has been a busy but exciting term. In doing so I have relished the opportunity to get to know even more students and families from the Shelford community.
Summer Uniform
Students may begin wearing the Summer uniform from the beginning of Term 4. The first two weeks will be transition weeks, students may choose to wear either the Summer or Winter uniform during these weeks. All students should be in the Summer uniform by Monday 17 October. Please take some time over the term break to ensure that your daughter has the required Summer uniform items and that any required alterations, for example to the length of the dress are carried out.
Menzies Emerging Leaders Program – closing soon
The Menzies Foundation invites15–17-year-old students to apply to be selected as one of 11, 2022 Menzies Emerging Leaders. Applicants are required to upload 2–30 second videos and a visual artefact related to this year’s theme Power – What does it mean to you?
Successful applicants will each receive a $1000 bursary in support of their leadership journey. Further details regarding the application process which closes on 11 September, may be found below.
Child Safe
Shelford Girls’ Grammar is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Shelford actively works to listen to and empower children, and has systems to protect children from abuse. If you have any questions about Child Safe or if you have any concerns about the safety of your child, please contact:
- Junior School: Vicky Gemmell – Head of Junior School, Student Wellbeing and Development, vgemmell@shelford.vic.edu.au
- Senior School: Pauline Cutajar – Deputy Principal, Student Wellbeing and Development, pcutajar@shelford.vic.edu.au
Resources
Article: Andrew Fuller: The 6 steps to destress method
In this article leading clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller discusses some simple ways to destress. These strategies are suitable for ‘parents under the pump, students feeling the pressure of end-of-year assessments-anyone feeling anxious.’
Free webinar: Teens, parties, gatherings and alcohol
On Thursday 15 September at 7pm, renowned drug and alcohol educator Paul Dillon will present a webinar covering what parents and carers need to know about teens, parties and gatherings. Further information and registration.
Pauline Cutajar
Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing and Development