Community News
St Virgil's College Open Day
St Virgil’s College Senior Campus is holding an Open Day on Wednesday 6 March from 9.00am - 11.00am at Austins Ferry.
For more information, and to register for tours, visit:
www.stvirgils.tas.edu.au/enrolments
JackJumpers Girls Only Clinic
The JackJumpers are hosting a girls-only clinic, coached by WNBL star Kayla Steindl, on International Women’s Day, Friday 8 March in Kingborough.
The JackJumpers want to encourage more girls to play, and continue playing, sports and are committed to providing a fun and encouraging environment where girls feel comfortable being active and getting to know the game.
There are two clinics - 4.00pm-5.00pm for 5-9 year olds and 5.00pm-6.00pm for 10-13 year olds. The registration fee is $20, which includes every girl taking home a basketball worth $25 plus post-basketball snacks from Banjo’s and of course 1-hour of basketball skills and games! Click on the button below to register.
Clarence Football Club Auskick 2024
NAB AFL Auskick is the best way to introduce kids to the great game of Aussie Rules Football. Auskick offers an inclusive environment for everyone aged 5-12, at any skill level to play.
An All Girls Auskick Group will be held on Sunday 3 March at Howrah Primary School from 8:45am - 9:45am.
For more information, click on the link below or email:
School TV - Toxic Achievement Culture
Toxic achievement culture is characterised by the entanglement of self-worth, achievement and the relentless pursuit of academic or extracurricular success – at any cost! This phenomenon goes beyond the mere quest for success. It embeds a belief in students that their merit is exclusively tied to their achievements, often propelled by intense external pressures from families, schools, and society.
Some students are overfilling their schedules with activities aimed at “getting ahead”. However, the consequences are proving to be detrimental on students’ mental and physical health resulting in burnout and heightened levels of stress. This culture is also being aggravated by parental expectations, peer competition and a relentless comparison ethos often driven by social media.
There is nothing wrong with having ambition, but it’s crucial to ensure that this desire doesn’t push our young people into a toxic cycle of achievement and make them feel that they must achieve in order to matter. The relentless drive to excel is leading many students to prioritise accolades over genuine learning and personal growth, often at the expense of their own wellbeing and interpersonal relationships. As adult carers, we need to advocate for a more balanced and holistic approach to achievement, emphasising the importance of resilience, wellbeing, and the pursuit of diverse interests.
This Special Report will help you understand the signs of toxic achievement, and how to address them so as to teach students how to adopt a better work/life balance.
Tasmanian Association for the Gifted
Parents and teachers of Gifted Students Day Out - a day of information sessions being held on Saturday 16 March. For more information, click on the link below.