Student Wellbeing

From the Deputy Principal Student Wellbeing

We continue to celebrate and embrace the many learning opportunities at the College.  The last month has been an exciting time, as we have seen much learning and relationships continue to flourish.  It was wonderful to see so many students lead their parents through the Student Led Interviews. We need to continue to find opportunities to empower our young women and to provide them with the skills and confidence to lead.

The journey experienced by our students as they participated in the richness of College life through structured learning in the classroom, co-curricula events, Joy Project, Urban Retreats and the many excursion and incursions encourages our learners to embrace new challenges with energy and optimism.  It is through energy, optimism and perseverance that our women will develop skills in resilience, collaboration and time management. We as adult role models need to work and model skills of an open mind and joy, as we enter the unknown.

It has been interesting to observe the different approaches students have taken in approaching the various activities.  Importantly the determination and perseverance is what ensured our students completed the task and gained the most from the experience.  Our young people need to learn that in life we face many challenges but we need to employ strategies and to believe in ourselves. Our ability to manage setbacks and obstacles is a great personal strength.

This week we celebrated our Male Mentor Breakfast and heard of the experiences of Mr Fareed Aldeeb.  Fareed reminded us of the need to be loving, gentle, passionate and caring for our daughters. He spoke with such conviction and honesty, but was a reminder of the important role that men play in the lives of young women.  We need to be able to guide, nurture and celebrate the gifts of our children.

This week we have seen our students organising a Mental Health Week Activities – in Learning Mentor time to lunchtime activities.  The student leaders from Years 7 – 12 have worked constructively and collegially in supporting the days of festivities and learning. Current research in education would suggest that student leadership and feeling connected to our College plays a pivotal role in supporting students intellectual and creative growth.  We look forward to sharing photographs and student writing in our next newsletter.

Steven Mifsud

Deputy Principal - Student Wellbeing