Spring is here. Slowly the sun is breaking through the clouds that have been around for a long time. The cold weather has not stopped us from an eventful term 3.
We have welcomed a number of services and agencies to collaborate with the Student Services Team to provide ongoing support and learning opportunities for our students.
SCHOOLWIDE DAY WORKSHOPS
VICTORIA POLICE
Two police officers from the Proactive Policing Squad in Sunbury attended Greenvale Secondary College to present information to the students on Cybersafety, safety in the community and safety of each other. Students were provided with an opportunity to ask as many questions as they liked in terms of safety which allowed them to have a better understanding of the law.
THE BIG SISTER EXPERIENCE
On the 2nd of August the Year 7 girls took part in the Big Sister Experience, which comprised of a full day of activities relating to self-love and confidence.
The girls engaged in discussions and challenges focusing on their wellbeing, health and social circles, which created a day full of fun, laughter and empowerment.
We received positive feedback as well as observed some positive changes from this day including a stronger sense of identity, the importance of sisterhood and supporting one another and strategies on how to put yourself fist and fill your own cup.
MANCAVE
What a success our day was. The students thoroughly enjoyed having the crew from Mancave come and facilitate some learning about self and others. The day was based on teamwork, identify and empowerment.
Thank you to Headspace Craigieburn for helping this day be possible.
SMALL GROUPS
RAISE MENTORING PROGRAM
The Raise Mentoring Program, which commenced in Term 2, has continued its momentum into Term 3, with all participating students fully engaged and enthusiastic to attend each week.
Each mentor (volunteer) and mentee (student) match are working through a selection of activities each week to gain a better insight and understanding of each other and themselves.
The mentees are provided with the opportunity to; seek guidance, self-reflect, be heard, bounce ideas and gain clarity on all areas of their lives, through the support and encouragement of their mentor.
DRUMBEAT
Drumbeat, a Hume City Council program, kicked off on Friday 29th July and will continue to run through to 9th September. We were lucky enough to be able to offer this program to our Year 7 students.
Drumbeat incorporates hand drumming, behavioural therapeutic principles, and cognitive elements to achieve positive outcomes in health and social outcomes including anxiety and emotional control.
The students have really enjoyed the first half of this program, getting into the spirit of it and making plenty of noise! Their positive attitudes, quick hands and dance skills have made these sessions both beneficial and entertaining.
MONASH UNIVERSITY STUDENT PLACEMENTS
From the 31st August we welcome Gianni Vecchio to the Student Services Team. Gianni is in his final year of Masters of Counselling. Initially Gianni will spend time learning about the school and the students and then Gianni will provide short term counselling to students. Parent/ guardian consent needs to be provided for Gianni to support students via counselling at the school.
SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
During Victorian school holidays, the Hume Youth Engagement and Pathways School Holiday Program offers young people a variety of social, recreational, and educational development based activities. The School Holiday Program aims to enhance young people’s participation, connection, skill development, wellbeing and knowledge in fun and new ways.
The School Holiday Program takes place from Tuesday 20 September to Friday 30 September 2022.
View the list of free activities below:
- Gardening fun days
- Movie, pizza and trivia
- Arts and craft days
- E-games
- Mixed sports
- Navigating government services: 101 Life Hack Program
- Local industry meet-up:for those looking for a job over the Christmas holidays – meet local retail and hospitality organisations seeking casual employees.
Register through Eventbrite to secure your place or call 9205 2556 or email youth@hume.vic.gov.au if you need further assistance with registering.
Bookings are essential.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT STATE SCHOOL RELIEF
State School Relief provides financial support to families/ carers to ensure that no student goes without in regards to their needs for schooling.
State School Relief provides funding/ supplies of:
- School Uniform
- Stationary
- Text Books
- Laptops
- SIM cards
- Shoes
- Undergarments
Please contact Tanya or Connie at the school in relation to applications.
