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Do you know what they’re vaping?

Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, often called ‘vapes’, are electronic devices designed to deliver vapourised liquids into the lungs. There are many different styles of vapes and types of e-liquids, or e-juices, available. Vapes come in many shapes and sizes and can be made to look like everyday items including highlighters, pens or USB memory sticks.

The biggest misunderstanding about vapes is that they are harmless compared to cigarettes. This is not true. Vapes are not safe.

Vaping facts

Many vapes contain nicotine making them very addictive. The nicotine in 1 vape can equal 50 cigarettes.
Vapes can contain the same harmful chemicals found in cleaning products, nail polish remover, weed killer and bug spray. They just don’t put it on the pack.
Vapes can leave young people at increased risk of depression and anxiety.
Young people who vape are 3 times as likely to take up smoking cigarettes
Vape aerosol is not water vapour.
Vaping has been linked to serious lung disease.
Vapes can cause long-lasting negative effects on young people’s brain development.

Signs your child might be vaping

Tell-tale signs that your child might have started vaping include the symptoms of nicotine addiction such as feeling irritable or anxious.

The laws around selling vapes

Young people often purchase vapes online, from retail stores or from friends and contacts on social media.

It is illegal to sell vapes to anyone under the age of 18 years.
It is illegal to sell nicotine vapes to anyone, unless they are prescribed by a doctor to someone over 18 years for smoking cessation purposes and obtained with a prescription from a pharmacy.

There are a number of retailers who sell vapes to young people. This is a crime. If you suspect someone is selling vapes to minors, you can report it to NSW Health via its website or by calling the Tobacco Information line on 1800 357 412.

Talk to your child about vaping

Whether you suspect your child is vaping or not, take the time to talk to them about vaping and help them understand the risks. Try to start the conversation in a relaxed easy-going way, be patient, and remember your goal is to have a conversation, not deliver a lecture. Importantly, have your facts ready.

For more information

Get the evidence and facts at www.health.nsw.gov.au/vaping

INVITATION – NAIDOC Week Assembly 2022

We held a special assembly to acknowledge NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year's theme is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! and show support for collaborative, and cooperative reforms. The ceremony was on Monday 27th of June 2022 at 11.00 am in our MPC. Our First Nations Leadership Group lead and performed at the assembly and discussed the significance of this year's theme with the school. The family of our First Nations leadership Group are welcome to join us for this important event which will be followed by Morning Tea in the Cantabrian Hall. If you wish to attend, please contact Ms Hadfield as soon as possible for catering and seating purposes. All visitors will need to enter through the Church street entrance and sign in using the QR code system. Any questions, please contact Ms Hadfield or Mrs Andrews on 9718 1805 or canterburgh.school@det.nsw.edu.au.

2022 NAIDOC Assembly invitation.docx

Sentral for Parents App Update

From Thursday 23rd June 2022, versions 3 and 4 of the Sentral for Parents App will no longer be supported. If you are on one of these versions, you need to update your app to continue accessing information and receiving notifications

SENTRAL FOR PARENTS

Uniform Information

Thank you to all families and students who make a great effort to be in uniform everyday.

Our uniform code does have a range of choice and flexibility to allow all students to wear uniform comfortably, while also identifying as a member of the Canterbury Girls High School community. As we enter the colder months, additional outer layers of clothing such as jackets can be worn as long as they are plain navy. In addition, leggings under skirts is also acceptable.

Wearing school uniform presents a positive public image to the community of our school. School uniform also fosters a safer school environment by enabling students to be easily identified. All students are expected to wear full school uniform every day.

During roll marking in class, teachers will make an entry if a student is out of uniform.

These will be tallied and families advised via a letter sent through our school email. Year Advisers and Deputies will have follow up conversations with students frequently out of uniform without explanation.

A few clarifications to assist families:

*PE uniform is to be worn during PE classes only, or on Wednesday Sport days only, or for Knockout. This includes sports shoes.

*Shoes are to be black leather style and enclosed. See the pictures provided from the Student Information Booklet.

*Shirts are to be worn with buttons done up, including when a top is worn underneath the shirt.

What to do if a student is unable to wear uniform:

On rare occasions a student may be unable to wear full school uniform. In this case they should bring a signed note from a parent or caregiver, stating the reason and when it is expected they will be able to wear full uniform.

Uniform Pass:

If a student has a note for being out of uniform, they must carry the note with them and produce it on request or go to the front office for a uniform pass. If a student is mostly or completely out of uniform they will be sent to the Deputy Principal, parents will be contacted and students may be requested to change using school uniform items borrowed from the school.