5-8 Community News

Dear Families and Caregivers,

What an amazing first week. It was fantastic to see our students engage in what is sometimes, a challenging week.

We were blessed with some brilliant learning throughout the week.  We firstly would like to welcome our new Year 4 families, into Year 5. To support students in their transition, we have Mr Busch, Miss Davidson, Mr Archer and Miss M Johns.

Our new Year 7s have spent their first week in secondary school. This, of course, is a very exciting and new experience. They were supported by Mr S Smith, Miss B Johns, Mr B Thorpe and Miss R Partridge. 

Our new Year 8s, who transition into their final year in our community were welcomed by Mrs Robinson, Mr McMahon, Mr Hill and Miss Clarke.

It was a very successful week and we hope the students enjoyed it as much as we did. 

Here are some healthy tips for our students for their summer holidays:

• Trust your feelings. If you feel that a situation is not right, move out of the situation. Go into a shop or use your phone to call a trusted adult.
• Be aware of your surroundings. In social situations, be alert to places and situations that may make you vulnerable. Again, if you are feeling uneasy, use your phone and call a trusted adult or friend.
• Walk confidently and alertly.
• Don’t accept rides from anyone you don’t know.
• Keep in contact with your friends and family. Let them know where you are. Send them a quick text.
• Stay with your friends.
• Walk together or in a group.

It's okay to turn your phone off and not respond to any social media messages. Turning off is okay and a good strategy to use if things are challenging. 

Most importantly, if you are not sure of the people who you add on social media, please do not accept this request.

I wish you all the best in the Christmas holidays. Please stay safe and be kind to one another.

Take care and we will see you all in February.

Anthony Poppa and Corey Carver

Years 5-8 Community Leaders