Student wellbeing

Student Leadership – Handover Assembly

At the end of Term 3, our annual Handover Assembly was held. This assembly is always a bittersweet time, as with the excitement of announcing our newly appointed Student Leadership Team also comes the sadness of farewelling our outgoing Student Leadership Team.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Shelford Community to formally thank our 2022 Student Leadership Team. The Student Leadership Team has worked enthusiastically and tirelessly to serve our School and I am indebted to them for their efforts. I have enjoyed working with them and I am thrilled that many of their initiatives will undoubtedly continue long after they leave Shelford.

Thank you and congratulations to our 2021–2022 leaders:

I am delighted to officially announce our 2022–2023 Student Leadership Team:

Shelly Shark Tank

Last term SPA ran a competition for P–12 students … ‘If you had a$500, what innovation or idea would you bring to Shelford?’ Many thoughtful and creative entries were received and last week we were delighted to have SPA member Ritika Walia visit our Junior and Senior School Assemblies to announce the winners. 

Congratulations to the following students:

Junior School

Winner: Alexandra – Year 4

Entry: Junior School Friendship Bench

Senior School

Winner: Ruby– Year 9

Entry: Hood Appliance Project

Summer uniform

Many students have already been enjoying wearing the summer uniform over the last week and a half.  This Monday 17 October sees the end if the transition phase and means that all students should be wearing summer uniform.

Child Safe

Shelford Girls’ Grammar is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Shelford actively works to listen to and empower children, and has systems to protect children from abuse. If you have any questions about Child Safe or if you have any concerns about the safety of your child, please contact:

• Junior School: Vicky Gemmell – Head of Junior School, Student Wellbeing and Development, vgemmell@shelford.vic.edu.au
• Senior School: Pauline Cutajar – Deputy Principal, Student Wellbeing and Development, pcutajar@shelford.vic.edu.au

Resources

Article: A parent guide to the language of wellbeing

In this article teacher Lucy Barrat discusses some some of the mental health terms and concepts that are often covered in student wellbeing programs. The article also includes some helpful links to further information and resources.

Free webinar: Digital technologies and mental health webinar

The eSafety Commissioner is offering a free webinar for parents and carers to learn how games, apps and social media can influence young people’s mental wellbeing. This one-hour webinar is being offered on 12, 17 and 27 October and is suitable for parents, guardians and carers on young people aged between 10 and 18 years of age. Please click on the link below for further information and registration details.

Pauline Cutajar

Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing and Development