Uniform
As the end of term approaches, the weather is starting to get cooler and tiredness sets in. It is important we maintain our high standards of behaviour and uniform.

Just a reminder that if the weather is cool, students may wear the College jumper or black College jacket. This is the best way to keep warm when the weather is cool.  Students are not permitted to wear long-sleeve undershirts under their shirts and blouses.

Students are permitted to wear a single stud earring in each ear only and facial piercing (nose, lip etc) are not permitted at any time.

Mobile phones
Students are permitted mobile phones at the College.  Please note that these may only be used at AM and PM breaks.  Mobile phones are not a BYOD device and must not be used as such.  The College would prefer students do not bring phones to the school but appreciate the practical aspects of communication that comes from living in a regional community.  I would ask that if parents need to pick up students or contact a student that this communication is done through the front office.  The front office will always contact parents if a student needs collecting from school if they are unwell.

BeYou Program
The College is taking part in the BeYou program which has taken place of the Mindmatters for educators. The healthy families resources is a part of this program which helps families discuss issues around being healthy in body and mind. There are some outstanding resources available which support parent discussions with their children around stress, anxiety, social media, communication, drugs, alcohol and other issues facing our young people.

If you are not comfortable in discussing this with your child, the Pastoral Team can support families or have the conversation around any concerns that parents have.  The link is found below.

https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/age-13

Some other useful phone numbers and websites can be found below:

Kids' Helpline 1800 55 1800

Beyond Blue 1300 224 636

E-headspace online chat: https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/

For more information:

Headspace 

https://headspace.org.au/

Beyond Blue

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

To seek counselling support you can access school counselling or visit your GP to discuss your mental health.

If any families need further assistance with access to services, please get in contact with the Pastoral Team at the College who can help put students and their families in touch with the appropriate support.

Nathan Mansfield
Assistant Principal - Pastoral Care