East Doncaster Secondary College Newsletter

Parents and Friends Association

Next Meeting:

The Parents & Friends Association invites all new and returning families to join us at our first meeting for the year.  This will be a virtual meeting on Monday 28 February 2022.  You will have the opportunity to meet our current group of parents that are the P&F for EDSC and we will be happy to share how this dynamic group supports the college.

 

The Parents and Friends Committee is an informal, friendly group of interested parents who provide assistance at various school functions throughout the year such as information nights, music nights, school production, parent/teacher interview days etc. 

 

P&F also endeavour to raise extra funds to use on worthwhile projects that will benefit the College community.

 

Come join us, be involved and stay informed about the exciting events that take place in our child’s school.

 

Those who have already expressed interest have been sent an email invite.  Once you RSVP to the email invite, you will receive a link to join our virtual meeting.  If any more members of the school community would like to join in please email Aban at aban2309@yahoo.com and we will very happily add you on to the distribution list.

 

 

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Magic Argument Soothing phrases

People generally argue because of some latent underlying factors …

One should try and work out/around the underlying factor that is contributing to the pain –

e.g: you feel disrespected, left out, not pretty enough, not in control, rejected, lonely, not loveable, not prioritised, etc.

Some phrases below might help to ease the conversation.

  • “Good point.” or “You have a point.” (Start with this phrase. You needn’t agree with my entire premise to concede that I made a valid point.)
  • “That makes sense.”
  • “Tell me more.”
  • “I hadn’t thought of it that way before.”
  • “You don’t have to solve this – it helps me just to talk to you”
  • “I’m glad we’re talking about this. I’m starting to understand where you’re coming from.
  • “I apologise for …”
  • Gently: “Please try to understand my point of view.”
  • Gently: “This is important to me. Please listen.”
  • “I can see my part in this.”
  • “We’re getting off the subject.”
  • “What are we really fighting about?” Small tiffs can mask a larger issue, especially if they are frequent and revolve around the same few things. Instead of fighting each and every incident to the bitter end, work things out to determine what could be causing the disagreement.
  • “This isn’t just your problem. It’s our problem.”
  • “Let’s take a break for a few minutes.”
  • “I love you.”
  • “I can understand why you would want that.”
  • “You are right.”
  • “We’re smart people. We can figure this out.”
  • “That really means a lot to you, doesn’t it?”
  • “I agree with you.”
  • “I need your advice/help.”
  • “I just have to say, no matter what happens, you are the most important thing to me.”
  • “I overreacted, I’m sorry.”
  • “I see you’re in a tough position.”
  • “I could be wrong.”
  • “Let’s agree to disagree on that.”
  • “I’m feeling unappreciated.”
  • “You’ve convinced me.”
  • “Please keep talking to me.”
  • “I realise it’s not your fault.”
  • “That came out all wrong.”
  • “I see how I contributed to the problem.”
  • “How can I make things better?”
  • ‘I’m sorry.”

Life is too short to be upset or live with tension or stress either with those that we care about or with whom we work.

Homemade Pesto Sauce (courtesy:  Pearl Chow)

INGREDIENTS:                                                  

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves

3 cloves garlic, peeled

1/3 cup  pine nuts

1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan (if not using the pesto right away, you can save the cheese for now and add later when ready to use) 

1/2 tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

 

METHOD:

  1. To make the pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and parmesan in the food processor; season with salt and pepper. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze in a lined ice cube tray.

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