Our assemblies begin
This week we commenced our cycle
of assemblies and we held our first
7-10 Assembly in the Savio Centre on
Wednesday.
Our student leaders did a great job
in leading the gathering and outlining
activities and opportunities that will
be on offer for students this term
and across the year. Ms Gilligan commended our
College Captains, Maggie Baker and Will Parkinson for their
encouragement of the student body and their inspiration.
The College also took the opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate
our Year 10 College Vice-Captain, James Stansbie, on having his
striking and powerful black and white photograph selected for
the cover of the 2017
College Year Book.
James was presented
with a professionally
framed print of his
photograph by his
Media Studies teacher,
Mrs Jo Jeffery. James spoke about using
his sister’s and father’s hands as the
centrepiece for the contrast task the
class was set and was most appreciative
of the recognition of his work.
Congratulations James on your exellent work.
At Wednesday’s 7-10 assembly Mr Casni also spoke to students and reminded them about the importance of coming to class and approaching all
learning with a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset.
'Often in the classroom, many young people in today’s world
are presented with learning tasks, assignments and activities to
do, take one look at it and say “it’s too hard” and give up.'
Mr Casni said that some
may look at students in the class who always achieve excellent
marks 'and say “well, they’re just smart.”
The truth is, these students have adopted a growth mindset -
where, for example, they read what a teacher has written about
an assignment and apply the feedback to future learning activities;
where they set small achievable goals and work out clear strategies
to help them achieve. They take ownership of their learning.'
Ms Gilligan welcomed 7-10 students and spoke about the importance of what we say, as well as what we do. That words matter. Students can be hurt by the words you use; alternatively you can help and inspire students by caring and thoughtful words.
You can see more photos on our gallery: 7-10 assemby.
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