Rebecca Durran
CONNECT Coordinator
Connect Program
This term, our Connect Program has been buzzing with energy as students across all year levels have engaged in meaningful activities and discussions that celebrate our diverse community and personal growth.
Recently, we came together as a whole school to celebrate two significant days: International Women’s Day and Harmony Day. These celebrations provided an opportunity to recognise the unique strengths and contributions of our students, staff, and families. Through engaging activities and heartfelt conversations, we embraced the importance of respect and diversity, values that are at the core of our school community.
As we look ahead to the remainder of the Term, students will continue exploring key life skills through the Connect Program. Year 7 will focus on building personal strengths, to identify their unique talents and develop their own skill set.
Year 8 and 11 will focus on resilience and confidence. These lessons encourage students to develop a growth mindset and aim to help students bounce back from setbacks, embrace challenges, and believe in their abilities.
Year 9 students will learn strategies for managing conflict, including effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving techniques.
Year 10 will cover the importance of sleep, highlighting how rest impacts mental health and wellbeing, concentration, and overall functioning within the day.
Year 12 students will be practicing positive self-talk to empower them to replace negative thoughts with encouraging affirmations, fostering a healthier self-image, boosting emotional resilience and giving them skills for overcoming challenging situations that may arise.
We are incredibly proud of both our teachers and students for their enthusiasm and engagement in these lessons, and we look forward to seeing them continue to grow and celebrate their strengths in the weeks to come.
