Student Wellbeing

Student Leadership 

The Leadership Preparation Program has been completed and written Leadership Applications were submitted earlier this week. I have been absolutely delighted by the commitment shown by the candidates thus far and by the outstanding quality of their applications, vision, and insights. 

The next stage of the process will involve participation in panel interviews, comprising of current Student Leaders and members of the Teaching Staff and the Executive. 

I look forward to updating you about the Candidates’ progress in the coming weeks. 

Uniform Update 

I am pleased to advise that navy duffel coats are now available to order from Noones. The duffel coat may be worn as the outer garment with the winter academic uniform.  I can also confirm that short sleeved blouses and shorts are also in store and may be purchased in preparation for Term 4. 

Student Safety 

The safety and wellbeing of our students is paramount. We ask that all parents please do the following when collecting students at the end of the day: 

• When possible, please park further away from Shelford and walk up to Hood Crescent for student collection. 
• Where appropriate, please encourage students to walk/bike/scooter/take public transport to school. 
• If your daughter is in Junior School, please collect her from the JS gate (Gate 3) not from across the road. 
• If your daughter is in Senior School, please do not double park in Hood Crescent. Following pick-up, please continue driving slowly (less than 40km) with an awareness of the Junior School gate, to ensure the safety of Junior School parents and students crossing Hood Crescent. 
• Please do not park in the staff car park, Church grounds or the Doctor’s surgery car park. 

Students have been reminded that when crossing Glen Eira before and after school, they must use the designated crossing. The traffic during this time is usually at its busiest, and crossing at any other point puts students at risk. 

Thank you in advance for your support of these measures which will help to ensure the safety of our students and their families at the beginning and end of each school day. 

Resources 

Free Event: How to talk with children and teens about the climate emergency. 

Should we try to shield our children from the reality of the climate crisis? How can we best respond to anxieties they may have about their future? These are some of the questions that many parents and other adults have as the reality of climate change hits home.  Join developmental psychologist Professor Ann Sanson to hear how parents and other adults can support children with their feelings about climate change and help them cope effectively.  

When: Wednesday 23 August, 7 – 8.30pm  

Where: Glen Eira Town Hall Theatrette

Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield  

This event is a joint initiative between Glen Eira Emergency Climate Action Network (GECAN) and Glen Eira City Council. 

Further information and bookings: www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/talkclimate  

Free Resources: 2023 Webinars for Parents/Carers from the eSafety Commissioner 

The eSafety Commissioner is offering a series of webinars throughout Term 3 that are suitable for the parents/carers of young people in junior and senior school. Each live event runs for between 30 – 45 minutes. Please click on the link below for further details. 

Term 3  

eSafety 101: how eSafety can help you. 

Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.  

Online boundaries and consent. 

Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary school.  

Getting the most out of gaming. 

Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and early secondary school.  

Online relationships and consent: sending nudes and sexting.  

Suitable for parents and carers of young people in secondary school.  

Getting started with social media: TikTok, YouTube, Instagram. 

Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary school 

https://theparentswebsite.com.au/2023-webinars-for-parents-and-carers-from-esafety/ 

Pauline Cutajar

Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing and Development