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MARY MacKILLOP COLLEGE & ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL KORUMBURRA NEWSLETTER LINKS
https://www.sjkorumburra.catholic.edu.au/news-events/newsletters/
Newsletters - Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College
CORNER INLET COLLEGE OPEN DAY
Corner Inlet College will be hosting school tours for prospective families on Monday 16 November.
As a young and growing school, Corner Inlet College is a mainstream, independent secondary school delivering the Victorian Curriculum. We offer an educational experience that combines strong academic foundations with opportunities for adventure, creativity and personal growth.
We are especially proud of the following aspects:
- Small class sizes and high academic expectations.
- A calm, supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Weekly Outdoor Education opportunities, making the most of our incredible local environment.
- Dance and Performing Arts programs.
- Low fees, with a new scholarship program.
- A strong culture of connection, belonging and staff and student wellbeing.
From 2027, our school bus service will also extend further across the region, with routes reaching from Inverloch in the west through to Yarram in the east, making CIC accessible to even more families. We would love to welcome families through our doors, introduce them to our students and staff, and give them a genuine feel for what learning at CIC looks like.
Families are welcome to contact us directly:
Email: admin@cornerinletcollege.vic.edu.au
Phone: 0456 821 095
A badge does not make a leaderIt's that exciting time of year when Year 5 students are preparing leadership speeches, schools are choosing their next student leaders, and children are imagining what it might feel like to wear a badge. But leadership is about so much more than a title. It's the child who notices someone sitting alone and invites them to join in. The student who speaks up when something isn't fair. The friend who takes responsibility when they've made a mistake. These are leadership skills, and every child has the capacity to develop them. Leadership takes practiceWe often expect student leaders to know how to support younger children, navigate disagreements, include others and be positive role models. But knowing what to do and knowing how to do it are two different things. Think about a child who sees two friends arguing. They might genuinely want to help, but feel unsure what to say or worry about making things worse. That's why explicitly teaching and practising leadership skills matters. Just as we teach children how to read, write and solve problems, we can teach them how to listen, communicate, show empathy, resolve conflict and speak up respectfully. And one of the simplest ways to do this is through everyday scenarios, role-playing and practising the words they might need. Four leadership skills worth practising | ||||||||||
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And remember, these skills aren't just for the students who will receive a badge. They're for everyone. A little something for your next parent newsletterWant to share the importance of developing leadership skills with your school community? Here's a short blurb you can copy, paste and adapt.
Worth the listen: What makes a good human?Former rugby league player and author Luke Bateman joined our Grow Your Mind Podcast, with children taking on the role of interviewers, for a conversation about being a good human, showing kindness and why real strength includes being able to talk about your emotions. It's a wonderful conversation to share with your Year 5 students as they reflect on the kind of leaders, friends and people they want to be. |