Churchill Avenue News

As we come to the end of the seventh week of term, it is wonderful to see the level of engagement that so many students are putting into their learning. Many are thriving in this space. It has also been lovely to see the students socialising in the yard, participating in various activities, sport, and excursions. Please take some time to speak with your child/ren about how they are going with their learning, friends, and activities at school. We have also had a really positive start to exams across all year levels.

I take this opportunity to note some reminders, and thank you for your support on:

• All students have access to our counselling services at eth College. Students generally have six sessions available to them, depending on needs, as well as ensuring all students have the opportunity if there is a need. Given the size of the school and counselling ratio, we do not provide ongoing counselling. We look to help assist with external supports where needed.
• Students were also reminded this week of their use of headphones and AirPods. They were reminded that they must be removed on entry to the college. Students are not to use AirPods or headphones on the school grounds. If a teacher requests a student use earplugs or headphones for learning and teaching purposes, they must be wired through their laptop. If Year 12’s wants to listen to music when studying, they can through their laptops using wired headphones. Not through their phone. We are also in the process of rolling out an updated mobile phone policy. More information to be communicated shortly.

What’s been happening in the Wellbeing, Student Support and Family Partnerships Space

Last week we had a record number of families and students attend the pathways expo for students to learn about different subject choices as they plan for 2025. An interpreted session was run to support our families navigate this information.

Candice, one of our counsellors, has run some workshops around understanding the teenage brain. This has been helpful for families in learning how to best support their children with their learning. We hope to hold more workshops that will provide tools and strategies for our families in the future.

This week some of our Indigenous students commenced a program with the Western Bulldogs called the Nalli Jeering Program. The program supports our students to engage with like students and explore their own person story.

Another group of students have been involved in the Leaders of the Pack Program with the Western Bulldogs, and have been learning more about themselves and about leadership.

Well done to all our students and families for their participation in the various areas that supports their own growth and learning.

We look forward to the end of term celebrations in the final week, with our Academic Assembly on Thursday 27^th June, followed by our Sacred Heart Day Mass, fair and talent quest on Friday 28^th June. Students will finish at around 2:15pm on this day.

Finally, in week two of term two learning, we will run our second round of Learner Mentor meeting with families, students and learner mentors to review and celebrate the goals that were set in term one. More information will come out via compass before the end of term.

Thank you for your ongoing support. When we work together to understand the hopes and dreams of our students, they in turn engage in their learning and together we inspire their love of learning.

God Bless

Stephanie Banks

Deputy Principal, Student Wellbeing