Student Services Update
Kindness Initiative
As a school we value “Respect”, “Respecting Yourself, Respecting Others and Respect the Space”
Respecting Others: is building respectful relationships, as well as treating others with consideration and kindness.
Imagine that each and every person at Belridge is part of a puzzle, a puzzle that when put together becomes Belridge Secondary College. Each puzzle piece is different, different shapes, different colours but all the same size. Each piece being just as important as the next, the puzzle is not complete if we are not working together and to work together, we need to be kind to each other.
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Kindness; the quality of being friendly, considerate and accepting. |
The theme across the whole school, both staff and students for this semester is KINDNESS. Looking at small acts of kindness to help improve our mood, relationships, sense of belonging and overall environment.
The impact that kindness can have on an individual is remarkable. Think about a time someone has been kind to you, whether it was a family member, friend or complete stranger, that small act of kindness, gives you a warm or happy feeling.
A.D Williams, an American Football player once said, “Imagine what 7 billion humans could accomplish if we loved and respected each other”. Just imagine ...
| Imagine if there were no rumours. Imagine if there was no comparison. If everyone was running their own race, but cheering for all others at the same time. |
What we can all do is start with ourselves. Start with yourself. Choose to lift others up. Choose to set an example, the example of kindness and respect. The example of compassion and understanding.
There’s a quote that says, “no matter how educated, talented, rich or cool you believe you are, how you treat people, ultimately tells all”.
Who you are is far more important than what you have. Who you are, is measured by how you make others feel. Be kind to each other. In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
Student Services will be promoting and rewarding students and staff for their Kindness in the school community. Acknowledge others for their Kindness and spreading a positive atmosphere through the school.
This all starts with YOU.
Attendance Matters!
There are many reasons why attendance at school is important. It is not just about your academic success, but helps you develop skills for communication, resilience, commitment and team work. Many of you may be looking for part time jobs or already have a part time job, and as you are moving to graduating high school or alternative education pathways, your communication, commitment and attendance are important factors for TAFE, UNI, or the workplace. Regular attendance at school will prepare you for this, and has proven to improve job prospects, health and well-being and success in life.
We understand that for some students there are circumstances that hinder your attendance at school and the Student Services team can support you to overcome some of these challenges. This is why we asked for your voice in our Attendance Survey.
What can we do as a school to encourage you to attend more often? What supports or incentives do you need?
It is important for us to hear from you. We can put plans in place, but it is your ideas that will have the biggest impact.
Thank you to all students for completing the survey and providing us with this information. We will be looking towards targeting attendance for the second half of Term 3. There will be positive incentives and rewards for students with high attendance and improved attendance rates.
Miss Currie and Mr Richardson
Heads of Student Services