The Falcon Newsletter

Wellbeing & Inclusion Assistant Principal Report

What a wonderful start to the year for all our students. It is so great to see our students returning to school ready to learn and connecting with their friends and staff.

In Wellbeing and Inclusion, we have had a very busy start to the year.

It is important to us that our students are supported to be the best they can be, academically, socially and emotionally.

This year we have more team members working across a range of areas in student support.

We welcome Nikki McCoy and Taj Pentland to our team of learning support officers. 

 

Connection to Country 

Year 7 students were fortunate to take part in a special event led by Bunurong Elder and friend to the college, Aunty Sonia Weston.

Aunty Sonia shared with our students her story, and taught our students about the ongoing impact of the Stolen Generations. The anniversary of the National Apology was a fitting opportunity to share stories and teach true history. 

Sonia shared artefacts and taught our students about the ongoing connection to Country. We walk together and share a future here on Bunurong country.

We were so fortunate to be presented with a wallaby skin for the girls of year 7, and kangaroo skin for the boys. Aunty Sonia will be working with the cohort to write their stories on the skins to form part of the story of Reconciliation and community here at Lyndale.

Lyndale Secondary College are committed to Reconciliation and after consultation with the community, will be publishing our first Reconciliation Action Plan this term.

We welcome all members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community to reach out and have a yarn with us about our RAP, we are happy to share the draft with Community and act upon feedback to support self-determination in education.

Please contact Michelle Lewis on 9795 2366 should you wish to be involved in a yarning circle.

 

Congratulations to Anderson Paeaia!

Anderson was recently recognised by being given the title of Siuoti Paeaia. At a special ceremony he was presented with two special artefacts symbolising speaking in to the hearts, and shielding and guiding his community.

We are enormously proud of Anderson and his commitment to all young people and wish to congratulate him on this honour.

PHOTO ANDERSON pictured third from left with LSC team member Isaiah Moe (second left) and the team from South East Community Links and Melbourne City FC.

 

 

 

Having fun and staying healthy helps with wellbeing!

Swimming sports day is more than just about swimming! It was a fantastic day for students to celebrate each other’s success, and to have a bit of fun demonstrating team pride. The Wellbeing and Inclusion team had a great time bringing some extra colour! 

 

 

 

Blue Edge

Our inaugural Blue Edge Program has commenced with 20 amazing year 9 students taking the opportunity to learn and train each week. 

Each week students and staff participate in a range of physical training challenges as well as learning about community and leadership.

We look forward to seeing them progress throughout the semester.

 

 

 

Lyndale Secondary Doctors in Schools DIS

Use the QR code to request a booking with DIS. 

This QR code will take you to a booking request form. This is not a booking. Your booking will be made after you fill in the form and your allocated time with the doctor will appear on Compass. Appointments will take place on Thursdays in the Lyndale SC doctors’ pod.

The General Practitioner (Doctor) and Nurse is at our school to help you with your health and wellbeing. The Doctor or Nurse is a great place to start if you are concerned or want help, information, or advice about any health issues including:

  • Physical health and wellbeing
  • Body image
  • Healthy eating and exercise
  • Sexual health including contraception, STIs, pregnancy testing.
  • Gender and sexuality/LGBTIQ+
  • Drug or alcohol use
  • Relationships issues
  • Feeling scared, worried, upset, or down.

You don’t have to be sick to see the Doctor or Nurse. We can discuss and/or answer questions, provide health education and reassurance about any topic relating to your health. You can also chat to the Doctor or Nurse if you are concerned about a friend or family member.