Good afternoon everyone,

 Pastoral activities today

Yr 12 - Retreat organisation

Yr 11 - Year Assembly that addressed study skills, resilience  and self-responsibility

Yr 10 - NESA Registration and confirmation of enrolment

Yr 9 - Gender Assemblies

Yr 8 - Mindfulness activity linking to Prayer and Reflection

Yr 7 - Camp Reflection, Pastoral Awards and Vaping presentation

Interim Reports and Growth Mindset

As we come towards the end of the first term of learning, Interim Reports for Years 7-11 and Semester One Reports for Year 12 will have been, or will be, distributed by the end of the term. These reports will reflect each student’s contribution and application to learning, as well as their academic performance over the first part of the year.

The summative feedback that students are given in these reports, and the formative feedback that occurs within classrooms and on individual assessment tasks, is important for their ongoing learning and integral in the development of a Growth Mindset, a concept that is fundamental to improving learning and other aspects of our life.

Professor Carol Dweck, an American psychologist, found that we all have different beliefs about the underlying nature of ability. Children (and adults!) with a growth mindset believe that intelligence and abilities can be developed through effort, persistence, trying different strategies and learning from mistakes.

“In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment.” (Dweck, 2015) https://www.renaissance.com/edwords/growth-mindset/

Below are some links to some resources that are shared with our staff and students to assist with the ongoing promotion of Growth Mindset as part of our everyday conversation around our learning.

RSA ANIMATE: How To Help Every Child Fulfil Their Potential

Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset

Mental Health Support Services

As we come towards the end of our second year of dealing with Covid-19, many of us are confronted with a variety of challenges relating to the pandemic, not to mention the situation in the Ukraine as well as the day to day demands of life, which often pose some confronting questions for the young people within our community. It is important that communication between home and the College is maintained as a means of support for all student  learning and wellbeing. Our Year Coordinators, Pastoral Advisors and Catholic Care Counselling team are available to all students and carers should you wish to discuss any issues.  Alternatively, a variety of assistance lines are also available, details of which are below.

• ■ eheadspace - 1800 650 890, 9am-1am AEST, 7 days a week
• ■ Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
• ■ Lifeline - 13 11 14
• ■ Beyond Blue Support Service - 1300 22 4636

Your ongoing support during these challenging times is much appreciated.

Mr Simon Huntly
Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Coordinator