Wellbeing
"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new" Albert Einstein.
Tap into your character strengths and take a chance.
LEARNING HOW TO KEEP SAFE ONLINE
To enjoy all the benefits of the internet for learning, playing and socialising it’s essential to know how to keep safe online.
Visit the Online Safety focus area of the Student Wellbeing Hub, where educators, parents and students can find a range of resources tailored just for them.
Safer Internet Day: 7 Feb
FREEZA Applications
Freeza is a personal development program for young people aged between 15-21 and is a wonderful opportunity for those who are interested in gaining more experience or developing skills in the following areas:
- Event management experience - learn to run a cultural event, stage manage, book performers & budget
- Learn to be a leader, make strong decisions and be organised
- Build confidence and people skills
- Learn promotion, marketing and design skills
- learn about the music industry and develop business skills
- Develop technical skills - PA, lighting & sound desk
- Explore educational and employment pathways into the music/event/marketing industry
- Meet other young people who share the same interests
Please find attached the Freeza recruitment poster and information sheet.
BOUNCE into Mental Health Carnival
Attention ALL STUDENTS: The annual ‘Bounce into Mental Health Carnival’ is being held during the first week of Term 2, 2017.
We are hoping this year to have as many student stalls as possible, so if any of the following sound like you, please get in touch and put your name on our sign-up sheet in Wellbeing.
- Do you have community or global issue you would like to educate people about?
- Do you have a homemade product/item that you would like to sell?
- Are you involved with a club or group that you would like to inform people about or recruit for?
The Wellbeing team look forward to hearing from you and Ringwood SC having the best ever carnival day.
Back to School Meditations
As we know, the new school year can be a stressful time with a lot going on. That's why we've teamed up with ABC Radio to create some brand new back to school meditations.
These short 2-minute meditations are tailored for students, teachers and parents.
You can find them in our app under the 'Mindfully Back to School Program' or you can visit the ABC website, or use the links below:
Programs Available Through Maroondah Youth
Please see information about programs available in the coming months
SECOND HAND SCHOOL SUPPLIES
ONLINE RESOURCES
School Seconds - http://www.schoolseconds.com.au/
School Seconds is an online marketplace where anyone can buy and sell their quality secondhand and recycled school related items.
You must register before you can buy or sell items, however registration is free.
There is a one-off listing fee of 10% of the items sale price, however this is capped at $25 for more expensive items.
School Books- http://www.schoolbooks.com.au/
School Books is a specialised school text book supplier who have been selling used text books for 25 years.
They will only sell quality second hand books that have any extras still attached, for example a text book that was initially sold with a CD attachment will only be resold with the CD.
All School Book shop orders for both new and used textbooks will be sent via Australia Post with signature delivery and will cost between $7 and $13.
Ringwood Buy, Swap & Sell- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ringwoodbss/
Ringwood Buy, Swap & Sell is a Facebook community page that is used by the members of the Ringwood community to exchange, sell or buy all sorts of items. Some of these items will include school uniforms, textbooks or other supplies.
You must be accepted by the page admins before you can interact with other members of the group.
School Exchange- http://www.schoolxchange.com.au/
School Exchange is an online marketplace where parents and students can sell or buy local, good quality second hand school uniforms, school and university text books, sporting equipment or musical instruments.
It's free to browse and buy but a small listing fee must be paid before you can sell unwanted school items to buyers. Generally buyers will be within your local school community or a nearby suburb, which means no postage and packaging costs.
The Sustainable School Shop- www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au
The Sustainable School Shop is Australia's largest resource of secondhand textbooks for secondary schools. Parents can register in order to browse, sell or purchase second hand school items including books, uniform, etc. Registration is free but a small cost is required to post or sell books.
GENERAL FUNDING
STATE SCHOOL'S RELIEF
In 2017 every Year 7 government school student who is a recipient of CSEF (Camps, Sports and Excursion Fund) automatically qualifies to receive a uniform pack that is provided through State Schools' Relief.
If your child receives CSEF assistance and is in Year 6 in 2016 you can ask for a uniform pack to be provided by State Schools' Relief through the secondary school your child is enrolled to attend in 2017.
Please check with your child's current primary school or with the office of the secondary school they will be attending to determine eligibility.
More information about CSEF assistance can be found at www.ssr.net.au .
A START IN LIFE- COMPASS PROGRAM
A Start in Life- Compass Program provides financial assistance to cover the costs of educational essentials. Scholarships are also available for Indigenous students and talent specific funds, you can find more information about this on their website www.astartinlife.org.au .
To be eligible for this assistance you must be an Australian Citizen, engaged in full time education from Pre to a Tertiary qualification and under the age of 25 years. You must also be receiving Youth Allowance or Abstudy if attending an Independent secondary school or Tertiary setting. Families must reveal extensive information about their financial situation when applying for this assistance.
For more information please visit www.astartinlife.org.au/index.php/what-we-do or call (02) 9264 3017