General News
2018 Social Justice Camp
The Archdiocese of Sale held its annual Social Justice Camp at Rawson, from August 1-3. This year, ten Year Ten and ten Year Eleven students attended the camp. The camp was titled 'Ripples' and with this idea in mind, students were educated about how they could create Social Justice Ripples in our society as leaders in our student communities. Students, over the three days, learned about their role as leaders in our College and how they can help to develop Social Awareness in our College. The seeds were sown for students to help out with awareness programs when they returned to school.
The camp also gave students the opportunity to work with over seventy students from other Colleges. It was great to see our students working with other students in presentations after workshops and then reporting back to the whole group with their findings. Above all, it was great to see students giving and enjoying themselves.
Student comments on their experience:
"Overall the camp was a great experience, for those who seek a leadership role, at school or as a potential career. "
"A great learning experience."
"Great to meet fellow students who had such strong opinions on Social Justice."
"Grateful to the College for giving me the experience."
"Looking forward to what we can do on our return to school."
"Great opportunity to meet and listen to students from other schools."
"A great experience, that opens up your perspective."
"Thanks to the College for sending us."
In closing, thanks to Miss Rita Mouchacha, Mr. Paul Gyluvary, and Mr, Roger Hampson who supervised the students.
Mr Roger Hampson
Assistant Religious Education Leader, East Campus
Dear Parents and Caregivers of St Peter's College
Your school is hosting an accredited 14 Hour Youth Mental Health First Aid Course on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th SEPTEMBER from 8.30am to 3.30pm both days. You are invited to attend for the special price of $200.00. This is a very special offer just for you! (Full ticket price $295.00)
Read below to learn more.
Why do Youth Mental Health First Aid Training?
Australian Government health data indicates that one in six adolescents will experience some type of Mental Illness in any given year. One half of all people who will ever develop a Mental Illness, will experience the onset during their adolescence. All adults who live or work with adolescents need the knowledge and skills to provide Mental Health First Aid.
Youth MHFA training is highly regarded because it teaches PRACTICAL and EVIDENCE BASED approaches. Research has shown that MHFA can help you to support an adolescent with onset or worsening of a mental health problem, or who is in a mental health crisis. Research has also demonstrated that completing MHFA training improves your own mental health.
Mental Health First Aid Courses we deliver
- 14 Hour Youth MHFA - A comprehensive training package for adults who work or live with adolescents - Our most popular course!
Topics Include:
Communication with adolescents
Depression
Anxiety
Psychosis
Substance mis-use disorders
Eating disorders
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours
Non-suicidal self-injury (or deliberate self-harm)
Panic attacks
Traumatic events
Severe effects of drug / alcohol use
Severe psychotic states
Aggressive behaviours
- 4 Hour MHFA for the Suicidal Person - Learn the skills to assist someone experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviours of any age
- 3.5 Hour teen-MHFA - A program for adolescents in years 7-12 to learn the skills to provide MHFA to a peer
COMING SOON!
- 4 Hour Youth MHFA Refresher Courses - Regain accreditation for a further 3 years if you have already completed Youth MHFA previously
- 4 Hour MHFA for Non Suicidal Self Injury - Learn how to provide MHFA to an adolescent who is using self injury as a coping strategy
Click here to learn more about our courses or make a booking
Principal Master MHFA Instructor - Mark Smith
Mark Smith is an educational leader with extensive experience working in a diverse range youth focussed organisations. Mark has been a special education teacher, head teacher and deputy principal for over 20 years. Mark has also worked in hospitals and youth and disability organisations in direct care and advocacy roles. Mark is a consultant trainer with MHFA International, in this role Mark works with the highly acclaimed team who developed the MHFA program that has now been adopted in over 25 countries.
Mark's expertise in delivering MHFA programs comes from deep insights into adolescents, mental health and education to provide participants with a unique training experience. Mark is highly engaging, utilises humour and shares personal narratives to support participant learning.
“Mark was the most engaging presenter of any course I have attended in my 40 years in education. He had the right mix of knowledge, experience and background combined with a personality that kept very heavy topics sufficiently light to digest.” Secondary School Teacher - Perth - July 2018