Head of Students News

R U OK DAY – Thursday 14 September

At assembly this week, Old Boy Tudor Vasile, co-founder of The Mental Awareness Foundation, will speak to students about the importance of understanding mental health as part of raising awareness for R U OK Day. 

The Mental Awareness Foundation is having its annual charity fundraising walk “Walk for Awareness” on Sunday 8 October at Captain Burke Park, Kangaroo Point walking 9kms around the Brisbane River. 

School TV 

R U OK Day / Mental Health Guidance for Parents to Have Meaningful Discussions

Understanding the growing challenges related to mental health among young people is an important consideration. Anxiety, depression and self-harm are all causes for concern. Factors like academic pressure, social media, family dynamics, and societal expectations, are contributing to these issues. It's therefore crucial for parents and caregivers to take action early, remove the stigma around discussing mental health, and offer accessible support to address these issues and the wellbeing of their children.

R U OK? contributes to suicide prevention year round by urging people to invest time in personal relationships and empowering informal support networks to identify signs of distress. We urge all families to take part, emphasising the value of genuine human relationships and reminding everyone to ask the important question, “Are you OK?”

This Special Report provides guidance on how to talk to your child about mental health and engage in meaningful discussions. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. 

https://marash.qld.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-r-u-ok-day

Year 9 Camp

Feedback from students has been very positive regarding the Year 9 camp experience last week. I would like to thank the staff who attended making this event a reality and also acknowledge the behind-the-scenes camp organisation by Mr Phill Holding.

Noosa North Shore – Julia Wilken, Phill Holding, Tom Dangerfield, Mandy Kelly, Stewart Moore, Michael Travers and Fergal Apps.

Glastonbury, Gympie site – Scott Minogue, Patrick Denkes, Paul Knight, Gareth Ruh, Sandra Carozza, Ellie Kenny, Will Burkett, Natalie Sones, Jess Turschwell and Jack Kelly.