Community and Wellbeing
Attendance Matters!
We are finding that post Covid, some of our students are struggling to meet the goal of 100% school attendance. We ask for your support in meeting this goal. I have shared below some of our learnings regarding the importance of attendance.
The Importance of Full Time Attendance
Schooling is compulsory for children and young people aged from 6-17 years unless an exemption from attendance or enrolment has been granted. Daily school attendance is important for all children and young people to succeed in education and to ensure they don’t fall behind both socially and developmentally. Children and young people who regularly attend school and complete Year 12 or an equivalent qualification have better health outcomes, better employment outcomes and higher incomes across their lives. It is important that children develop habits of regular attendance at an early age. School participation is important as it maximises life opportunities for children and young people by providing them with education and support networks. School helps people to develop important skills, knowledge and values which set them up for further learning and participation in their community. Conversely, limited school participation is associated with a greater chance of dropping out of school, disruptive and delinquent behaviour and may lead to a cycle of rebellion against authority. These outcomes have later implications for employment, a range of health risk behaviours (drug and alcohol abuse), homelessness, poverty, welfare dependence and involvement in the justice system.
The above information is taken from: DET (Department of Education and Training) school guidelines.
New Procedure for Late Students
All parents of students who come late to school will receive a letter from the College if their child has been late five (5) times or more over a four week period. The reason for this is that coming late to school consistently transfers to a considerable loss of valuable preparation for learning time and also means that students miss out on The Resilience Project learning. This program is designed to support mental health in our students. Students who have strategies to support positive mental health will be more likely to learn! The College Wellbeing Team is able to assist families who have trouble getting to school on time. Please speak to your child’s TA if you would like support in this area.
Carolyn Goode
Deputy Principal - Wellbeing
Autism Workshops for Parents and Carers
Catholic Care Victoria Parenting Programs
The Resilience Project - Kids Shows
Get ready, strap yourself in and join Martin for an action packed show that will have everyone on the edge of their seats wanting more!
For the first time ever, we’re on the road tackling children’s mental health with a high-energy kids show tour – ‘3 Happy Tricks’ with Martin Heppell.
Through music, storytelling and plenty of laughs, these shows provide primary school aged children and their parents practical strategies on how to be happier and more resilient.
New research has revealed that 1 in 4 primary students are experiencing symptoms of depression. And almost 1 in 3 are experiencing symptoms of anxiety.
“After two years of really tough lockdowns, social isolation and navigating the challenges of online learning, it’s no wonder we are seeing such confronting statistics about our children’s mental health,” says Hugh van Cuylenburg, The Resilience Project’s founder and best-selling author.
You can catch the tour, featuring our most engaging and entertaining presenter, Martin Heppell, in Shepparton on Monday 19th September during the Term 3 school holidays.
These shows are a great opportunity for families across the state to learn how to incorporate GEM into their daily routine and help children to improve their wellbeing.
Who is Martin Heppell?
There’s nobody quite like Martin Heppell!
Martin’s boundless energy, incredible sense of humour, and compassion for people of all walks of life make him the perfect person to help kids be happier and look after their mental health.
“Martin is unbelievable, there is no-one like him! I couldn’t think of anyone better to help kids and their parents understand how much fun they can have looking after their mental health!” says Hugh van Cuylenburg, The Resilience Project founder and best-selling author.
A father of three, Martin Heppell is a former AFL player who played with St Kilda and Melbourne and has delivered more than 1,000 presentations for The Resilience Project.
Tickets can be purchased by following the link below.
https://riverlinksvenues.online.red61.com.au/event/829:1890/829:2686/