YEAR 9 NEWS
Thank you to those families who were able to attend the Parent Information evening that was held at the school on the 25th of March 2024. We really enjoy the opportunity to put faces to names and connect with the parents of our students. The following is some key information that was delivered on this night. This includes camp information, a preview and explanation of the YAM (Youth Aware of Mental Health) sessions being conducted at school later in Term 2 and the Year 9 ‘Study Time’ program.
REMINDER TO COMPLETE ASAP FOR CAMP:
- School based permission note - by giving Consent on Compass by 3/05/2024
- Behaviour contract - signed by parent/student and returned to your child's PALS teacher by Friday 3 May.
- Camp Registration - online via the link below and use Code - student
- https://book.venue.life/oe/register/0530-year-9-lets-go-bush
YOUTH AWARE MENTAL HEALTH
Support Information for Parents and Youth Aware of Mental Health sessions being presented at school during Term 2. Note: If you have any concerns about your child attending these sessions, please contact myself or your child's PALS teacher
Day 1 - 28th May 2024
Day 2 - 4th June 2024
Day 3 - 11th June 2024
YEAR 9 ‘STUDY TIME’ PROGRAM
To assist Year 9 develop good study routines and habits, we have developed “My Study Time” and the “Study FITT principle”.
What is “My Study Time”?
- is a time that your child must set aside for study
- just like time is set aside to train for football, netball, dancing, guitar etc.
- it is brain training!!
“My Study Time and the “Study F.I.T.T Principle”
How can the family help?
Your support for your child with “My Study Time” is vital – this must be a family effort!
- discuss with your child the most suitable times for the “brain training sessions” – there is greater chance of success if the whole family decides on the best time.
- avoid making appointments at this time (just as you would avoid making appointments during sport training or music lessons!)
- avoid allocating household chores during “My Study Time”
- make sure the house is quiet during “My Study Time”
- ensure ALL family members – including older and younger siblings, understand the importance of “My Study Time” and ensure they do not distract your child during brain training!!!
Further details about “My Study Time” were emailed to families on the 26th March. Your child should also have shared with you their “My Study Card” for parents to sign.
Term 2 is going to be a busy term for Year 9, filled with lots of valuable experiences that will help them grow as individuals and help them to become a cohesive and supportive year group. I look forward to sharing in and leading the year group in these experiences.
'Stong minds & gracious hearts.’
Mrs Wendy Isemonger
Year 9 Coordinator
