Wellbeing

On Monday 7th and Thursday 10th, March our Year 9 and 10 students (respectively) attended the Project Rockit - Cyber Bullying Program.

The program helps to inform and educate students on the safety of being online, of the pitfalls that can cause ongoing harm if not used properly. They learn about social media and the Apps they are using. 

Year 9 Program - Outcomes

CONNECT: TACKLING (CYBER) BULLYING WITH EMPATHY

Students have: 

• Insight into their own previous behaviours in (cyber) bullying situations
• Unity as a group to tackle future encounters of (cyber) bullying together 
• Empathy for those targeted by (cyber) bullying 
• Understanding of the role that bystanders can play in standing up to (cyber) bullying 
• New strategies for standing up to (cyber) bullying and protective/proactive behaviours to prevent it

Year 10 Program - Outcomes

REWRITE:  SMASHING JUDGEMENT AND LABELS  

• Reflected on the process through which we form judgements about others and are aware of flaws in this process
• A greater willingness to challenge the status quo and stand up for what they believe in 
• Empathy for peers and for different experiences that other people have at school
• Awareness of the way in which they communicate impacts on their peers

About PROJECT ROCKIT

Our vision is to create a world where kindness and respect thrive over bullying, hate and prejudice and all young people are free to realise their potential.

For the last 13 years, we've been running high impact workshops in schools and creating resources that help young people stand up to bullying instead of standing by. We've worked with over 350,000 young people, sit on the Government's eSafety committee and are the go-to-youth cybersafety partner of Google, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, serving on their global safety boards.

We run strengths-based workshops BY young people, FOR young people. Through roleplays, experiments and interactive discussion, our trained program presenters support students to take action against (cyber)bullying, understand online consent and foster their wellbeing, lean into leadership, break down prejudice and create environments where diversity is celebrated.

More information on Projectrockit.

A fantastic opportunity for young people and developing a healthier relationship with gaming.  

Stonnington Council has funded a FREE GameAware program coming up next school holidays. 

Ideally, clients need to work, live, play or study in Stonnington. 

www.gameaware.com.au/stonnington

Contact: Andrew Kinch - 0424 537 872

Cultural Diversity Week 19-27 March

Celebrate, share and embrace our state's cultural diversity.

Cheltenham Secondary College will be celebrating Cultural Diversity Week with various activities taking place in the classroom and around the school from Monday 21 - Friday 25.  Look out for updates on Compass.

Kingston Youth Services is reaching out to young people, parents and carers and those that work with young people, to help us to shape our direction and priorities for youth service delivery. So we are updating our Youth Strategy for 2022-2026.

We want to know your thoughts, experiences and ideas. We will use this feedback to input to ensure our strategy meets the priorities and needs of young people in the City of Kingston.

Our aim is to hear from 1000 young people who have a connection with the City of Kingston via the following links:

YOUTH

https://www.yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/2022-2026-kingston-youth-strategy

PARENTS/CARERS:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/parentcarer2022

EDUCATORS, COMMUNITY AND SERVICE PROVIDERS:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/educatorsandservices2022

For more background information visit: https://www.yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/2022-2026-kingston-youth-strategy

For any questions, please contact the Kingston Youth Services Youth Participation and Development Officer Zorica Djuric at zorica.djuric@kingston.vic.gov.au or call 1300 369 436.

The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and active recreation activities. Eligible children may receive up to $200 to cover the costs for membership and registration fees.

Find out more here.