Focus!

A variety of events

On 7 December, Cecil Hills High School was a sea of green as it launched its positive behaviour for learning initiative – FOCUS. This program is an evidence based whole school process used to improve outcomes for all students.

On the day students attended a formal assembly in which they were introduced to the three core values: Respectful, Responsible, Successful. They were inspired by the winners from the Focus Public Speaking Competition, Angela Gonzales (Yr7), Khushi Kullar (Yr8) and Winston Fok (Yr 9), who spoke about these core values and what it meant to them. This was followed by the dynamic duo of Jarrod Carluccio, School Captain, and Jake Fenech, a former student, who not only shared their own experiences on the three core values, but also engaged the audience in thinking about how easy it is to be Respectful, Responsible and Successful.

The fun did not stop there. During the middle of the day, students visited the Green Treat Station, full of all things green – lollies, cakes, ice-blocks, jelly, and apples. When they returned to class they participated in a range of interactive mini lessons on the three core values.

At lunchtime, Dodgeball was the place to be, with a teachers vs students match. The teachers taking the crown, once again! The three-legged race, egg and spoon race, and photo booth were enjoyed by many and the SRC held a green hair spray salon, with donations going to Special Ed. The library also hosted a variety of events, that saw the students carving up the library floor with their amazing dance moves.

The FOCUS Team want to thank all the students and staff for their positive involvement during the day! It was awesome to see so many students’ already showing respect and responsibility which made the day such a success.

Yesterday was fun because we were able to wear mufti and we learnt how to be respectful, responsible and successful. Cassandra Su (Yr 9)
The highlight of the day was the green treat station and the delicious green cake! Giuseppe Miceli (Yr 9)
The greatest thing about yesterday was listening to everyone’s own great perspectives on respectful responsible and successful, at the assemblies. Natalie Rigoli (Yr 8)
The great thing about yesterday was that we could wear mufti. Milos Pajic (Yr8)
I really enjoyed the clothes I was wearing and the food was amazing. Muataz Abdulzahra (Yr 8)
I loved how everyone was wearing green and the activities that we did in the beginning of each lessons and Mr Barned’s videos. Layth Mohammed (Yr 8)
My favourite part about FOCUS day was the physical activities and games at lunchtime. Isabella China (Yr 9)
My favourite part of the focus day was the enlightening videos teaching us to be respectful. Anonymous (Yr 9)
We really though that they videos created were inspiring. The Green Treat Station was especially great for a hot day! Joanne Nguyen, Angie Somchanmavong, Natlie Roberto (Yr 8)
I liked everything. It was awesome! - Nathan Lopez (Yr 7)
I liked the treat station because the food was free. Sidar (Yr 7)
I enjoyed watching the videos, they were funny. Kane (Yr7)
I like the "Successful" movie because it was teaching me to be successful in my life. Mario (Yr7)

K O'Malley, FOCUS Day Co-ordinator