YEAR PARENT INFORMATION EVENING WELCOME & PRAYER Mr Robert Marshall College Principal YEAR 8 CARE GROUP TEACHERS Dunlea ADunlea BEvans AEvans B Mrs Janet Flematti Room: M9 Home Ec Mr John Mirco Room: Art 2 Science Mrs Katriese Wilder Room:M11 S&E Mr Damian Stefanoff Room: M12 Health & PE YEAR 8 CARE GROUP TEACHERS Golding AGolding BMcGarry AMcGarry B Mr Patrick McHale Room: DTL T & E Miss Rachael Thomson Room: M13 Home Ec Mrs Debra Needham Room: Art1 Maths Mrs Janice Bell Room: M10 Health & PE COLLEGE PRAYER Dear Lord, Help us to live the Gospel values as exemplified by Irene McCormack. Assist us in recognising injustice and finding Irenes courage to act in the face of it. Give us her vision and passion to serve those in need. COLLEGE PRAYER Grant us her openness and serenity to treat each day as your gift to be celebrated and shared. May we use the words of the College motto Prayer, Service and justice as the guiding light for our daily lives. Irene McCormack - PRAY FOR US Amen TimePresenterResponsibility 6:30 Mr Robert Marshall Welcome Introduce Year 8 Care Group Teachers College Prayer (10 mins) 6:40 Mr Andrew Donaldson Overview Vision for Year 8 (2 mins) 6:42 Miss Lilly Varley & Mr Nicolas Wood Year 8 Student Reflections(3-5 mins) 6:47 Mr Andrew Donaldson Pastoral & Curriculum Matters (15 mins) 7.02 Ms Dianne Bridge & Mr Robert Blair Cybercitizen (30 mins) 7:32 Mr Andrew Donaldson Question & Answer(10 mins) 7:42 Concludes Evening VISION FOR YEAR 8 To work in partnership with students, parents and staff to create opportunities in all facets of College life, including teaching & learning, pastoral care and faith and life. To provide a safe and nurturing environment so students respect themselves, each other and the College environment. To encourage and challenge students and staff to strive for excellence in all of their endeavours. COMMUNICATION METHODS Communication is the key to success If there are any problems/concerns you need to let us know. The chain of communication is as follows: Care Group Teacher Heads of Learning Area Mr Andrew Donaldson- Dean of Year 8 Types of Communication Note in planner Call the College to arrange a meeting or leave a message = Care Group Teacher or myself Surname.First STUDENT REFLECTIONS Miss Lilly Varley & Mr Nicolas Wood PASTORAL CARE SYSTEM Care Group Teacher is the first point of call for parents What happens during Care Group? Prayer Take the roll Check Uniform Check the planner once a week-signed by parent Read daily notices Collect written notes ors from parents for student absences GET TO KNOW YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER WHY IS CARE GROUP IMPORTANT? It is the main support network for each child while they are at school It allows students to build a meaningful relationship with their Care Group Teacher The Care Group teacher will be their advocate while at the College The Pastoral Care System gives them a sense of belonging to a group PASTORAL DEVELOPMENT Once a week we have Extended Care Group to enable greater time to spend on Pastoral issues/skills Respect Resilience Confidence Peer relationship skills Communication skills Sense of belonging Provide a safe and nurturing environment Career development CAREER DEVELOPMENT Care Group Teachers Handed out Individual Pathway Plans (IPP) to students during Care Group last week. Students return completed IPP to Care Group Teachers in a display file by Friday 12 th February Students will need their Year 7 Semester 2 Report to complete the IPP Display files must be clearly labelled with students name and Care Group Store display files in Care Group Rooms (if possible) IMMUNISATIONS Immunisation program offered by the Department of Health to vaccinate against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox and human papillomavirus (HPV). First round Tuesday 15 th March (Week 7, Term 2) Second round Thursday 26 th May (Week 5, Term 2) Third round Wednesday 2 nd November (Week 4, Term 4) Please contact Mr Peter Wakefield at the City of Wanneroo on orParental consent forms were due today. PLANNER This is an essential item that must be taken to all classes. No Graffiti MUST BE SIGNED ONCE A WEEK by parent MUST BE SIGNED ONCE A WEEK BY CARE TEACHER Important communication tool between parents and teachers. WORK EXPECTATIONS Students will be pushed, challenged, expected to meet deadlines and produce their highest quality work every time. We, like you, want the children to reach their potential Late assessments will be dealt with promptly. The complete procedure is located on page 24 of the Student Planner. No task sent home if work handed into office by 8.45am 10% off but no detention. No task sent home if work not handed into office by 8.45am 10% off and detention after school on that same day. UNIFORM Hair and makeup expectations are clearly listed in the planner on pages 10 to 12. No exceptions to these guidelines will be accepted. They will be checked daily. We ask for your support in this matter. CHRISTIAN SERVICE Serving the needs of others in our community is a very valued aspect to our College Culture. We ask you to support your son or daughter with this program. CURRICULUM MATTERS Refer to Year Curriculum Handbook available on College Website ELECTIVES (YEAR LONG) LanguageThe Arts Technology & Enterprise Specialist Program Physical Education FrenchArt Dance Drama Music Design Graphics Digital Media Food Technology Information Technology Metals Wood Australian Football Academy Soccer Academy Specialist Art Specialist Music Physical Education Refer to Year Curriculum Handbook available on College Website. CYBERCITIZEN Ms Dianne Bridge College Psychologist Mr Robert Blair Head of Information Technology OUR CYBER WORLD Exciting, Complex Cyber Wellbeing The important part about social media is not the technology its about people and their need for social relationships YOUNG PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW: Who am I? Where do I fit in? Social media is greatly affecting the way young people look at and deal with friendships and intimacy sometimes not in a positive way STATS - Who does what? 1.49 mill chn & young ppl were online in April ,000 (62%) accessed social media sites They viewed 91mill web pages on social media sites (25% web pages viewed) They visited social networking sites 9,112,000x (46% of all their website activity) Time They spent 3.8mill hrs accessing social media services 32% on Social Networking 14% on Games 9% on Education, Career and News!!! One in five Australian children aged eight to 15 has experienced cyberbullying Three-quarters of all Australian schools reported cyberbullying last year with an average of 22 complaints every year in a secondary school 12% of children and young people who use mobile phones have reported receiving a threatening or abusive text, and 7% reported sending one When Cyberbullying isnt Bullying Emotional empathy requires seeing non- verbal social information Face-to-face Social cues include non-verbal + intonation cues But Online Absence of such visual cues introduces ambiguity. Eg oh sure When Cyber Bullying isnt Bullying When cyber-aggression is a misunderstanding eg Tough talk, saying you dont want to talk anymore eg Tough talk, saying you dont want to talk anymore When Cyber bullying isnt Bullying Seeing attack where none was meant People can think others are intentionally hostile to them, even if little evidence Off-line, this could be seen as flying off the handle. Given the lack of non-verbal cues online it can be more common online When Cyber bullying isnt Bullying The role of an online audience Especially when cyber aggression arises from stupid, fun-seeking in a virtual crowd egging people on SUMMARY The presence of an audience and the lack of feedback from the target may be a tempting setting for bored kids looking for a laugh who may not realise the implications of their actions Cyberbullying takes many forms So What Is Cyberbullying Bullying: * Sending hurtful calls, texts, images/videos ors * Sharing embarrassing such information online * Creating fake profiles - pretending to be you * Posting gossip, untrue or personal info about you online, stirring up trouble and fights * Using tricks to get private information and sharing it * Humiliating/threatening others online * Excluding or imitating others online It can make someone feel: * Guilty like its your fault * Alone like there is no-one to help and you dont fit with old group * Hopeless and stuck - like you cant get out of the situation * Depressed and rejected by friends; unsafe and afraid * Stressed out wondering what to do and why this is happening to you Children often don't tell adults about cyberbullying because..adults might overreact making the situation worse or disconnect them from supportive friends and family. Knowing this its vital to look out for signs that your child may be cyberbullied (or struggling for other reasons). You know your child better than anyone SIGNS of being BULLIED Other signs that your child may show: Changes in personality-distracted, teary or angry Change in sleep patterns More lonely or distressed/Changing friends. School avoidance Dropping out of sports or similar activities More or Less time on devices than before Jumpy when a message/ is received Nail biting or self-harming behaviours Physical health changes As a parent there are many ways YOU can help your child and encourage him to cope. Youre still the most important person in your childs life. Things you can do include: 1.Talk about cyber-bullying before it happens. Reassure your child you will be there to support him listen and understand often 2.Take time to listen and understand often by role modelling a calm approach will 3.Help your child manage his own emotions by role modelling a calm approach will 4. Reassure your child that you are there to support him, even if he has participated in part of the bullying 5. Watch out for any abnormal behaviour/mood changes 6. Reassure your child that you wont block access to the internet if he reports concerns about cyberbullying 7. Help your child to stay connected to supportive family and friends - both online and offline 8. Help your child manage his worrying - eg access ReachOut WorryTime - free mobile app. We cant control the thoughts that pop into our head, but with this app we can control what we do with them 9. Advise your child not to reply to any messages from a bully. If bullies dont get a response - more likely to give up 10. Advise your child not to respond to negative messages but to save the messages and details of the sender/s 11. Learn how to block a bully so they cant make contact with your child 12. Contact the website administrator or use the reporting function to ask for content to be removed or to report harassment and/or 13. Talk to staff here at IMCC. Schools have IT staff, policies and supports to help plus teachers whom students know and trust 14. If the problem continues report it to: https://www.esafety.gov.au/ https://www.esafety.gov.au/ Office of the Childrens eSafety Commissioner https://www.esafety.gov.au/ https://www.esafety.gov.au/ Making a report is easy: Use the Cybersafety Help Button which gives easy access to cybersafety info and help regarding unwanted contact, scams, fraud, offensive or inappropriate material, plus HOW TO REPORT IT. Download the HELP BUTTON at EXPECTATIONS OF THE STUDENTS Try their best Follow the rules Lead by example Show respect to others- students, teachers and other staff members Get involved in College Life and enjoy all there is to offer AS PARENTS Be supportive of your child - encourage and praise. Encourage routine and a help establish a Study Environment. Take an interest in your childs progress. Communicate with teachers and the College. Encourage the journey to more independent learning. Negotiate and establish rules regarding social media and the laptop and other devices. Make connections with the College. Keep on Loving them! COMMUNICATION METHODS Communication is the key to success If there are any problems/concerns you need to let us know. The chain of communication is as follows: Care Group Teacher Heads of Learning Area Mr Andrew Donaldson- Dean of Year 8 Types of Communication Note in planner Call the College to arrange a meeting or leave a message = Care Group Teacher or myself Surname.First Q & A