Wellbeing Week

Next week, Year 9 will undertake a week long Wellbeing Program. Details of the boys’ and girls’ programs are outlined below.

Boys' Program

The boys’ Culture of Men Camp was planned last year in response to the need for more time to learn about being a good man in the modern world. The tendency of boys to learn from other male role models led to the decision to take the boys off site for a camping experience, to immerse themselves in challenging activities and isolate the group from external influences.

The program aims to develop the independence of each student as they care for themselves, alongside their ability to work with other students. Boys have been grouped according to their varying strengths and will complete tasks requiring the skills of each group member. Specifically, the activities are designed to develop their: resilience, teamwork, gratitude, communication, awareness of others, grit, respect and knowledge of sexuality and healthy relationships. These skills will be developed in the context of their need to navigate a range of complex social situations in the coming years. The camping experience is also intended to give students a time and a space for prayer and reflection about the wonder of creation and each students’ responsibility to care for our common home.

Mr McAuliffe and Mr Gleeson have been working with the students in the lead-up to the camp, to support students in identifying their strengths and improving their confidence in working together. There will also be post-camp development sessions, to assist the boys in implementing their new skills in different environments.

Girls' Program

Monday - Tuesday: CEDWW Psychologist’s Ms Anne Hodkinson and Ms Kylie Campbell have programmed two days of content exploring resilience, values, strengths and coping styles. This self development opportunity for the girls will be informed by the Adolescent Coping Scale (ACS-2) and the Values In Action Questionnaire which are self report measures for youth.

Wednesday: Our College Transitions and Pathway Specialist, Mr Richard O'Connell will lead our Students through a workshop focused on future careers and personality profiling. Female professionals, tradespeople, sportswomen and members of the community have been invited to come and share their stories in their chosen field with our Students in a 'Career Speed Dating' session. Following this our Students will hear advice from the Women's Health Centre on healthy relationships and financial independence for women. We will have a prayer and liturgy focus on friendships, healing and hope. 

Thursday: Ms Corrie Buchanan from The Body Mantra presents the ‘Girls on Fire’ Program, which is designed to support adolescent girls to love how they look and feel, giving them the confidence to do their best at school and be excited about their future. The focus is on positive body image, yoga, meditation and mindfulness. To view their website, please visit https://www.bodymantra.com.au/ .  

Friday: Ms Dannielle Miller (Author and Life Coach) CEO of Enlighten Education presents 'The Butterfly Effect'. This program is designed to inspire and transform young women; reconnecting with core personal values and self-belief lost in adolescence; feminism; fashion and social labeling; financial literacy; study and workplace skills; personal safety; journal writing; stress management; and having healthy friendships. To view their website, please visit http://www.enlighteneducation.com/ .

We take this opportunity to thank our Group Organisers who have worked tirelessly to develop these wonderful initiatives for our Students to engage in. We remind Students and families of the compulsory nature of these activities and ask that you support us by returning any outstanding permission notes as soon as possible. Thank you for you on-going support.

Mrs Amelia Bright | Acting Leader of Mission

Mrs Catherine Banks | Leader of Students