YEAR 7

 Starting Well

Mrs Narelle Brooke

Head of Year 7

nbrooke@cns.catholic.edu.au 

WEEK 5 ROUND-UP

Thank you to all who attended the Year 7 Parent Evening. Seeing so many parents and carers connect with Pastoral Mentors and gaining insight into the full range of subjects offered in Year 7 was terrific. 

Information provided at this event regarding school and pastoral processes will be sent to all Year 7 families; please continue to reach out to the Pastoral Mentors, Subject Teachers, or myself with any concerns. Here at St Mary's, we are committed to strengthening the partnership between school and home, as is vital to student success. 

YEAR 7 KEY INFORMATION: WEEK 6

Social Media & Communication between young people 

As new friendships are formed across the year level, many students are engaging further with messaging apps and social media to build connections. Snapchat is a messaging app that is popular with many teenagers, including our Year 7 students. It is important to stay up to date and be familiar with the tools our young people use to stay connected. The eSafety Commissioner website is an invaluable tool for parents in regard to ensuring their child's safety in the online environment.  

Concerns with the use of Snapchat are based on the following: 

• Users can remain unidentifiable 
• Instances of cyberbullying 
• Exposure to inappropriate content 
• Spreading of false or misleading information 
• Location sharing 
• Group messaging 

I recommend you speak with your child about appropriate use and engagement in group chats on this platform. Snapchat has a range of tools for users and parents to limit the functionality of the app. Further information can be found here: ESafety Commissioner – Snap Chat Guide 

Uniform Schedule: Week 6

WHOLE-OF-COLLEGE NOTICES

Warm Regards, 

Ms Leah McBryde

Assistant Principal - Junior Secondary

(Years 7 to 9) lmcbryde@cns.catholic.edu.au