Assistant Principal's Report

Traffic Management

The school building works have progressed to the ‘L (Lower) Wing’ along the drive through this term. This has forced the closure of the drop-off lane is making traffic management difficult and dangerous this term. You can help reduce congestion by picking up your children at a nearby meeting place such as the Reid Oval, Mac Oval, Walter Oval, Hockey Field etc. This term, this option will be much quicker than using the drive through and will also enable students to get their recommended daily intake of exercise. When the building works are completed we are hoping to close the drive through to improve OHS for staff and students at Warrnambool College.

 

Online Safety

Teenagers can come across content, contact and conduct risks when they’re online or using digital media. Your child needs to keep building skills and knowledge to identify and manage internet safety risks independently. Parents can be a role models for internet safety, and talk with their child about online content, privacy settings, personal information and online purchases.

Unfortunately, many teens come across harmful user-generated content like sites about drug use, self-harm, suicide or negative body image. It is a good idea to keep internet-connected devices out of bedrooms, and avoid using your phone during mealtimes. It’s also good to model positive technology use like sending supportive messages to friends.

It’s good to encourage your child to develop a sense of what they like and don’t like online and to defend their choices with friends. For example, you could say, ‘It’s great that you chose to block that content and didn’t get involved in that online argument’.

Subject Selections and Subject Expo

The Subject Expo Evening is scheduled for Wednesday 7th August 5.30 to 8.30pm. This evening will focus on year level presentations and a display of ALL subjects on offer at the College with all teachers in attendance.

Time table for the presentations will be available on Compass Newsfeed.

Subject selections will be need to be submitted online Monday 26th August.

Top Attendance Tips for Parents

  • Schools want to work in partnership with parents – act early if you have any concerns by contacting your child’s school and asking for advice and support
  • Remember that every day counts
  • There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes and their social connectedness
  • Talk positively about school and the importance of attending every day
  • Open and prompt communication with your child’s school about all absences is a good idea
  • Avoid making routine medical and dental appointments during the school day or planning family holidays during the term
  • Seek help from your school if you are concerned about your child’s attendance and wellbeing. Schools want to work in partnership with parents to support student attendance and wellbeing.