Wellbeing Report
Over the last 2 weeks our students have had the opportunities to be involved in opportunities that have expanded their horizons.
Year 9 Girls Day – Love yourself
The Year 9 girls were part of a day in which they celebrated what it is to be female and participate in workshops that included, Looking after yourself , Leadership & choices – staying safe online and Physical activity. The feedback from the students has been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you to Mrs McInerney who did an immense amount of work to make the whole day possible.
Be More, not have More - Project Compassion Guest Speaker
Junior students also had the opportunity to listen to Lulu Mitshabu, a refugee who fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo and now works for Caritas Australia. LuLu enlightened the students with the works of Caritas Australia and how the money that the students donate has a direct impact on the lives of people. She shared the story of Olivia, who has broken the poverty cycle through education and the wide effects that this has had on Olivia’s entire community. Lulu challenged the students to – Be more, not have more
Student Voice and Future Leaders
The College’s four Vice Captains attended a Mass at the Cathedral in Canberra celebrating 200 Years of Catholic Education in Australia. They then travelled to Parliament House where Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Michael McCormack was very generous with his time and met with the four captains and shared some of his insights into leadership. The students also had a behind the scenes tour of Parliament House which allowed them to pass through the security that is normally more tightly sealed then Tupperware. They were outside the Prime Minister’s office and court yard, visited the Parliamentary Library and the Ministerial Wing. They were lucky enough to have a tour of the Channel 9 news studio. A tour highlight was the portraits of former Prime Ministers.
Vaping
We are aware that vaping is taking place at the College. When a student is found to be vaping they are removed from the College conmmunity. Unfortunately students are under the impression that vaping is less harmful then smoking. Information from the Department of Health disputes this.
Hazardous substances have been found in e-cigarette liquids and in the aerosol produced by e-cigarettes, including formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and acrolein, which are known to cause cancer. Some chemicals in e-cigarette aerosols can also cause DNA damage.
However, many scientists are concerned that using e-cigarettes could increase risk of lung disease, heart disease and cancer.
Please take time to read the links below and have a conversation with your child if you have concerns. Please also contact the College if we can be of assistance
E-cigarettes linked to severe lung illness
