PRINCIPAL
Stephen.Watt@education.wa.edu.au
It was nice to see some blue sky at either end of this week, and with the increasing day length, pastures are starting to move a little.
Our new drone has been put to good use spreading fertiliser on wet paddocks that are currently inaccessible to tractors. Silage and hay making will be upon us before we know it.
Additional Programs
Alongside our formal learning on the Farm, in Trades and Class, we have a series of Protective Behaviours Programs aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of themselves and others, as well as developing resilience and coping skills.
This week we delivered several programs and activities, including:
Teen Mental Health First Aid for Year 10 students, focusing on recognising signs of mental health issues and encouraging help-seeking behaviours.
Volunteering at the Harvey Community Dinner, supporting local people in need.
‘Is There Anybody Out There?’ – all students attended this incursion, which explored themes of coercive control and intimate partner violence.
Headspace presentations – Year 12 students explored life after school, while Year 11 students participated in a session on self-care.
Head Space
Head Space
College Ball
With the Ball coming up next week, it is timely to remind parents that the College has no role in any after-Ball party.
Parents are encouraged to communicate with their child and be clear about plans for after the Ball. Too often, we hear of students engaging in age inappropriate and potentially dangerous behaviour, often as a result of alcohol consumption.
Some parents may feel reluctant to contact a party host or manage their child’s attendance through picking them up at a set time. However, in my experience, many parents share the same concerns and are relieved to have open discussions about keeping their children safe.
We want students to have a fantastic time at the Ball. It is a wonderful event, thoroughly enjoyed by all, but sometimes poor decisions can lead to students being refused entry or sent home.
Parents are asked to support the College in ensuring their child does not do anything to jeopardise their own or others’ enjoyment of the event.
The venue has made its expectations very clear regarding vaping and smoking, as well as alarms in ablution areas. If these alarms are triggered, the Ball will be closed down.