amp;data=05%7c01%7cKellie.Mccalman%40education.vic.gov.au%7c9d43cae498c14797dbc708dbc91fc6a8%7cd96cb3371a8744cfb69b3cec334a4c1f%7c0%7c0%7c638324910547859277%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c3000%7c%7c%7c&sdata=DklUlbdyqH8OF5tyeYTjKAnQEJSnT1es6YRmILsEZgU%3D&reserved=0\">Headspace\u003c/a>: 1800 650 890\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.kidshelpline.com.au/__%3b%21%21C5rN6bSF%21D5BSsMDzGhaaHNYRr3jFGq1VPjfLnXnd_ANuVyV9rPm3BNpJAvExgEVT3Wh-NozpnSYz7fJYyB15FbqNg-jccVep-ZvDgz4N915jZJQrAo9ZPRe95Bjdamp;data=05%7c01%7cKellie.Mccalman%40education.vic.gov.au%7c9d43cae498c14797dbc708dbc91fc6a8%7cd96cb3371a8744cfb69b3cec334a4c1f%7c0%7c0%7c638324910547859277%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c3000%7c%7c%7c&sdata=bxrODNqSyWlLTAmMi0d75R5ocCLUJEI%2Bk5vweyCkn9s%3D&reserved=0\">Kids Helpline\u003c/a>: 1800 551 800\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.lifeline.org.au/__%3b%21%21C5rN6bSF%21D5BSsMDzGhaaHNYRr3jFGq1VPjfLnXnd_ANuVyV9rPm3BNpJAvExgEVT3Wh-NozpnSYz7fJYyB15FbqNg-jccVep-ZvDgz4N915jZJQrAo9ZPe7WWdL-amp;data=05%7c01%7cKellie.Mccalman%40education.vic.gov.au%7c9d43cae498c14797dbc708dbc91fc6a8%7cd96cb3371a8744cfb69b3cec334a4c1f%7c0%7c0%7c638324910547859277%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c3000%7c%7c%7c&sdata=iKLyFqGyYzAoLoAbYBo4q85kozYr3/hk2cPsl9vb56w%3D&reserved=0\">Lifeline\u003c/a>: 13 11 14\u003c/li>\u003cli>\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.beyondblue.org.au/__%3b%21%21C5rN6bSF%21D5BSsMDzGhaaHNYRr3jFGq1VPjfLnXnd_ANuVyV9rPm3BNpJAvExgEVT3Wh-NozpnSYz7fJYyB15FbqNg-jccVep-ZvDgz4N915jZJQrAo9ZPVRyPADfamp;data=05%7c01%7cKellie.Mccalman%40education.vic.gov.au%7c9d43cae498c14797dbc708dbc91fc6a8%7cd96cb3371a8744cfb69b3cec334a4c1f%7c0%7c0%7c638324910547859277%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7c3000%7c%7c%7c&sdata=aXvhuev282b9c/DSh7gu8juntxfPbCxuWTQGyVFdANI%3D&reserved=0\">Beyond Blue\u003c/a>: 1300 224 636.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>","text":"Dealing with distressing online content.With the tragic and distressing events unfolding in the Middle East, Australia's independent regulator for online safety, eSafety, has issued guidance to help parents and carers support their children in dealing with distressing online content.The eSafety website has resources for parents and carers about online safety. These include information on extra precautions you can take to protect your children from seeing disturbing content online.eSafety encourage parents and carers supporting young people who may be more vulnerable to check in with them. As always our student wellbeing team is available for advice and the following external services are also available.Headspace: 1800 650 890Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636.","model":"body","embeds":[],"container_id":"JKmz1K5"},"model":"container","width":"Fixed","heading":{"font":1,"html":"\u003cp>eSafety\u003c/p>","text":"eSafety","model":"heading","position":"Bottom","alignment":"Left","container_id":"JKmz1K5"},"background":{"id":"JKmz1K5","type":"Image","media":{"id":"M28ngON","url":"https://media.naavi.com/macaroni/im-039f24a1-0a76-41f6-8902-83a16e4c4c35.jpg?deg=auto","uuid":"039f24a1-0a76-41f6-8902-83a16e4c4c35","model":"media","is_photo":true,"extension":"jpg","properties":{"name":null,"model":"media_properties","is_stock":false,"unsplash_id":"1SAnrIxw5OY"}},"model":"background","style":"None","height":450,"disabled":false,"position":0,"alignment":"Center","container_id":"JKmz1K5"},"created_by":null,"updated_by":null,"sub_heading":{"font":1,"html":"\u003cp>\u003c/p>","text":"","model":"sub_heading","container_id":"JKmz1K5"},"column_count":1},"created_at":"2023-11-07T23:34:15.342Z","created_by":null,"updated_at":"2023-11-07T23:34:15.342Z","updated_by":null},{"id":"JmByVxM","type":"Content","issue":null,"model":"page","status":"Active","position":4,"container":{"id":"M28rdON","body":{"id":"M28rdON","font":1,"html":"\u003cfigure class=\"table\">\u003ctable>\u003cthead>\u003ctr>\u003cth>Date\u003c/th>\u003cth> \u003c/th>\u003c/tr>\u003c/thead>\u003ctbody>\u003ctr>\u003ctd>\u003cstrong>NOVEMBER\u003c/strong>\u003c/td>\u003ctd> \u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd>22nd November\u003c/td>\u003ctd>Year 10 Formal\u003c/td>\u003c/tr>\u003ctr>\u003ctd>24th November\u003c/td>\u003ctd>Student Free Day - 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This can include reflecting on the year and acknowledging the many successes they have had, both academic and personal. It is also a good opportunity to set some goals for 2024 that are achievable and will have positive effects on their education. These goals could focus on our Parkdale Ps. For example, a goal to \u003cstrong>participate\u003c/strong> more in class by asking questions, to be better \u003cstrong>prepared\u003c/strong> for class through spending some time each evening checking Compass for the following day, to use the organiser daily to record homework and due dates for assessments and homework to foster \u003cstrong>punctuality\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\u003cp>Year 8 gratitude letters. As a part of the Year 8 Engagement Program this year, the students have been talking about gratitude and the many benefits that can come from showing appreciation and thankfulness towards others. Not only does the receiver of gratitude feel acknowledged that their efforts are not going unnoticed, but the giver also can feel a sense of satisfaction. Last week the Year 8 students worked on writing a letter of gratitude to an adult at school that they would like to thank for the support that person has shown them. This could be a teacher, a sport coach, their STEP teacher, an education support worker. It was great to observe students participating in this activity with maturity.\u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\u003cp>Thank you to the following Year 9 students who participated in Remembrance Day Services at Mentone and Cheltenham RSL last week: Emma BATES, Tyson BRADLEY, Mohammed SALIM, Hannah DOWNWARD and Stephanie PHELPS.\u003c/p>\u003cdiv class=\"embed\" data-id=\"JlEe3DM\"> \u003c/div>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\u003cp>Year 9 Mock Interviews were held this week. This is extremely timely, as most of our Year 9s have either just turned 15 or are about to. Many students are about to begin the search for a part-time job and having practice at interview techniques can be great preparation. Year 9 students are about to leave the Junior School and step up into the Senior School at Parkdale SC. It has been delightful to observe how they have grown and matured during their time in the Junior School. I wish them all success in 2024.\u003c/p>","text":"As teachers prepare for Rollover, students can also undertake their own preparation. This can include reflecting on the year and acknowledging the many successes they have had, both academic and personal. It is also a good opportunity to set some goals for 2024 that are achievable and will have positive effects on their education. These goals could focus on our Parkdale Ps. For example, a goal to participate more in class by asking questions, to be better prepared for class through spending some time each evening checking Compass for the following day, to use the organiser daily to record homework and due dates for assessments and homework to foster punctuality. Year 8 gratitude letters. As a part of the Year 8 Engagement Program this year, the students have been talking about gratitude and the many benefits that can come from showing appreciation and thankfulness towards others. Not only does the receiver of gratitude feel acknowledged that their efforts are not going unnoticed, but the giver also can feel a sense of satisfaction. Last week the Year 8 students worked on writing a letter of gratitude to an adult at school that they would like to thank for the support that person has shown them. This could be a teacher, a sport coach, their STEP teacher, an education support worker. It was great to observe students participating in this activity with maturity. Thank you to the following Year 9 students who participated in Remembrance Day Services at Mentone and Cheltenham RSL last week: Emma BATES, Tyson BRADLEY, Mohammed SALIM, Hannah DOWNWARD and Stephanie PHELPS. Year 9 Mock Interviews were held this week. This is extremely timely, as most of our Year 9s have either just turned 15 or are about to. Many students are about to begin the search for a part-time job and having practice at interview techniques can be great preparation. Year 9 students are about to leave the Junior School and step up into the Senior School at Parkdale SC. It has been delightful to observe how they have grown and matured during their time in the Junior School. 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We have been impressed by the way they have conducted themselves during the exam period, it was evident that the students have worked to the best of their ability. The Year 12 Valedictory was held on Thursday 16th of November. It was wonderful to celebrate the successful completion of schooling with the students and their families. \u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\u003cp>The Year 10 and 11 students have begun their end of year exams. All relevant information including the exam timetable and protocols, can be found on Compass newsfeed. These exams are aimed to prepare our students for VCE Exams. \u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\u003cp>Looking ahead, Transition Day will take place on Monday 27th of November. Our Senior students will participate in voting for the 2024 School Captains, attend information sessions, team building sessions and receive a presentation from a guest speaker. \u003c/p>","text":"Our Year 12 students have now completed their VCE exams. We have been impressed by the way they have conducted themselves during the exam period, it was evident that the students have worked to the best of their ability. The Year 12 Valedictory was held on Thursday 16th of November. It was wonderful to celebrate the successful completion of schooling with the students and their families. The Year 10 and 11 students have begun their end of year exams. All relevant information including the exam timetable and protocols, can be found on Compass newsfeed. These exams are aimed to prepare our students for VCE Exams. Looking ahead, Transition Day will take place on Monday 27th of November. Our Senior students will participate in voting for the 2024 School Captains, attend information sessions, team building sessions and receive a presentation from a guest speaker. 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There are numerous examples on social media each day. Yes, there are videos/pictures with captions and just comments that make us laugh but there are then those that have a far more damaging effect on the people involved. In these cases those people do not know that the post has been made and uploaded until it appears or someone directs them to it. They have no control over it and are effectively powerless to remove it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This year we have seen a significant increase in the production and transmission of material involving students and it is now including staff at the college. In some cases, this has involved the photoshopping of faces onto images and captions added. Other instances involve video footage being taken and then uploaded with commentary and memes. Others just involve a conversation between a number of participants. On nearly every occasion the completed post is offensive and without fact. In the cases involving teachers it can also be of considerable concern to reputation and employment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Unfortunately, we have dealt with instances like these this year and I will state that \u003cstrong>any\u003c/strong> student involved in such material being uploaded onto social media can expect to face consequences. This may also involve other authorities external to the school.\u003c/p>\u003cp>As a school we have had presentations to students regarding the use of social media by police and other authorities so the excuse “I didn’t know” is not valid.\u003c/p>\u003cp>I ask all parents to discuss this with your child(ren). I know that no parents would like to have their child be the subject of this behaviour and ask that this message regarding inappropriate use of social media is strongly supported. As a support for parents please see the School Cyber Safety Hub flyer in this newsletter. \u003c/p>\u003cdiv class=\"embed\" data-id=\"5DZYwEJ\"> \u003c/div>\u003cp> \u003c/p>","text":"Inappropriate use of Social MediaThis issue has been growing in society as platforms continue to expand. There are numerous examples on social media each day. Yes, there are videos/pictures with captions and just comments that make us laugh but there are then those that have a far more damaging effect on the people involved. In these cases those people do not know that the post has been made and uploaded until it appears or someone directs them to it. They have no control over it and are effectively powerless to remove it.This year we have seen a significant increase in the production and transmission of material involving students and it is now including staff at the college. In some cases, this has involved the photoshopping of faces onto images and captions added. Other instances involve video footage being taken and then uploaded with commentary and memes. Others just involve a conversation between a number of participants. On nearly every occasion the completed post is offensive and without fact. In the cases involving teachers it can also be of considerable concern to reputation and employment.Unfortunately, we have dealt with instances like these this year and I will state that any student involved in such material being uploaded onto social media can expect to face consequences. This may also involve other authorities external to the school.As a school we have had presentations to students regarding the use of social media by police and other authorities so the excuse “I didn’t know” is not valid.I ask all parents to discuss this with your child(ren). I know that no parents would like to have their child be the subject of this behaviour and ask that this message regarding inappropriate use of social media is strongly supported. 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