Senior School Weekly - Term 1, Week 5

Issue – February 2021 Term 1, Week 5

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Brotherhood Day – Birth of Iman Ali “O people! We created you from a male and a female, and made you races and tribes, that you may know one another. The best among you in the sight of God is the most righteous. God is All-Knowing, Well-Aware.”

Holy Quran 49:13 On the auspicious birth of Imam Ali (as) Senior School teachers hosted a student only celebratory activity day on Thursday, 25th February 2021.

Our celebration consisted of activities symbolic of: • Teamwork • Fairness • Leadership

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A Global Teacher for Humanity When I ponder Ali bin Abi Talib’s (601-661 CE) legacy, I find myself face-to-face with my moral aspirations. I then must find a way to handle my disquieting fears – fears of being powerless to actualise my full humane potential. Perhaps my self-realisation will one day prompt me to appreciate how much responsibility one must bear to follow in Ali’s (a.s.) footsteps.

So, what makes Ali a global teacher for humanity?

An ideal teacher is able (and likely to try hard) to grow the human – all-too-human – capabilities under the most unpromising, downright hostile circumstances. What a noble mission! One of the founding fathers of sociology, German sociologist Max Weber (1864-1920), coined the term ‘life chances’ to describe the opportunities available to people in society. People from different social-class locations have distinct life chances, such as opportunities to access education, wealth and health. Most commonly, unequal life chances and economic inequalities translate into everyday experiences of social distance; the elite become distant from the masses, the expectations and struggles of a truck driver and banker share little common ground. Distances of this sort quite rightly make ordinary people angry; us-against-them thinking and behaviour is the inevitable result. This may explain Ali’s sociological cry, “If poverty was a man, I would kill him.”

As individuals, our job is not to eradicate poverty because this task is beyond individual capacity. Ali teaches us how to be aware of social problems by resisting indifference to the sorrows and pains of those around us. He is an ideal moral example who took the side of the poor by empathising with them. He once said, “Look at me, I have so many patches on my dress that I feel embarrassed to hand it over to somebody to add more patches on it.” Any relief is welcome when one is in great difficulties, like sailors happy for any place of safety when dangerous weather comes up.

But to extend help, we need to be mindful of our environment. As the British-Polish sociologist Zygmunt Bauman (1925- 2017) says, “Human conditions do not exist until they are named but they are not named until they are noticed, and they are hardly noticed until their existence becomes a matter of concern, of active search and creative efforts.” Imam Ali did not have the advanced social systems we enjoy today. However, he possessed social intelligence. Social intelligence is about being wise not just about relationships but also in them. It is about knowing when to talk or listen, what to say, what to do and how to help.

For example, we shouldn’t forget how Ali, as a governor, treated a poor Christian. An old Christian man had worked all his life; but had not been able to save anything for his old age. Lately, he had also become blind. Old age, poverty and blindness had joined hands and he had no other way except begging. He would stand at the corner of a lane to beg. People had compassion for him and gave him some alms (charity) from which he could get food every day, so he continued his sad life. One day, Ali passed through the lane and saw the beggar in that condition. Out of concern for others, he enquired about the old man. He wanted to know the unequal life chances that led him to that condition. “Does he have a son to support him? Or is there no other way for him to live a respectable life in his old age?” The people who knew the old man came forward and informed Ali that he was a Christian and had worked hard while he had his sight, when young and fit. Now that he had lost his youth as well as his vision, he was unable to do any work; also, he had no savings, so it was natural for him to beg.

Imam Ali replied, “That’s strange! When he had strength, you exploited his work and now you have left him on his own?! Go and give him a pension from the State Treasury (Baytul Mal)!”

Ali invites us to go into a place that has problems and needs. Once there, our job is to figure things out: 1. What does this environment need to be made whole?

2. What needs repair?

3. What tasks are lying around waiting to be fulfilled?

As American novelist Frederick Buechner asked, “At what points do my talents and deep gladness meet the world’s deep need?” Aren’t these questions and the actions they stimulate Ali’s global legacy?

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Sport @ Bellfield College Swimming Carnival 2021 Bellfield College swimming carnival will be held on Thursday 4th March. The carnival gives the students the opportunity to compete in a friendly, accepting and encouraging aquatic environment. The students can participate in a variety of traditional swimming races as well as novelty events. The focus for the day is for the students to increase their confidence in the water environment and participate in positive competition.

Throughout the day, students will need to adhere to COVID protocols set by the College and swimming centre.

The Bellfield College Swimming Carnival forms part of the PDHPE and sport curriculum. The College recognises that some students may not be at a swimming level where they feel confident to participate at a competitive level, however, the attendance of all students is compulsory. Any absences will require a doctor’s certificate to be forwarded to the College.

The carnival will be held at: The Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre, 21 The Pkwy Bradbury All students are required to wear their FULL SPORTS UNIFORM on this day. They can wear a coloured t-shirt to support their sports colour group. Students should wear appropriate Islamic swimwear under their uniform and please remember to bring a towel.

Boys are required to wear knee length shorts and rash shirt and Girls are required to wear a Burkini (Islamic swimwear) including a 2-piece cotton or lycra head scarf. Swimming caps and goggles are optional.

Yours Sincerely, Mr Akil PDHPE/ Sports Coordinator

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Elevate Study Skills Study Skills Information Session It isn’t enough that students simply understand what they need to do in their study. The challenge in any study skills program is getting students to use and apply the skills they learn. Elevate gets students using the skills from its seminars and workshops by using an integrated process that works.

Student Portal: https://austudent.elevateeducation.com Website: https://au.elevateeducation.com

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PEER SUPPORT YEAR 7 and YEAR 10 Students in Year 7 continue their transition to high school as active participants of the THRIVE Peer Support Program.

Peer Support provides opportunities for peer led programs which are integrated into our curriculum. The Peer Support program assists young people in the development of their protective skills required to counter negative influences on their lives.

The program supports positive cultural change within school by incorporating a range of strategies developed through collaboration with members of the whole school community for the specific needs of the school.

Watch this space for exciting updates on our Peer Support program.

Mr Nehme Year Advisor.

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YEAR 7 HOMEROOM “YOU CAN DO IT” PROGRAM What is homeroom?

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A session based on personal growth and reflection run fortnightly for all our senior students.

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Throughout Semester 1 Students are given the opportunity to explore their lives through the “You can do it” program.

Helping our students build a growth mindset…

But why?

People focus on improvement instead of worrying about how smart they are. They work hard to learn more and get smarter. A “growth mindset”, thrives on challenges and sees failure not as evidence of unintelligence but as a heartening springboard for growth and for stretching our existing abilities.

YCDI Program A training program that is designed to strengthen the social, emotional and learning capabilities for high school students.

https://www.youcandoiteducation.com.au/

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Year 7 TAS Year 7 Tas, students are learning about the topic ’Electricity’. They learned about series and parallel circuits and identified that the electricity wiring in our houses is an example of one big parallel circuit. Students were also given the opportunity to practically construct series and parallel circuits themselves using light globes, switch, power pack and connecting wires.

Students also learned about the electrical symbols that are used represent common circuits and were able to apply their knowledge to draw circuit diagrams for different circuits independently. They felt confident explaining the concept of static electricity and were explicitly able relate it to everyday life situations.

Students designed a scribble robot based on their knowledge of series and parallel circuits.

Year 7 English Year 7 English students have been learning about biographies and autobiographies. Through the novel ‘I am Malala’ they have developed an understanding of the conventions of autobiographies, which will assist them in writing their own for their assessment task.

‘Bellfield Talks’ has proven to be a big hit again this year, with students eager to participate and share their stories in the talk-show format. Each week, different students are selected to be the “special guests” for the segment. Students are interviewed in class by the teacher and their classmates become the “studio audience”. This process assists students with the development of their autobiographies as they share stories which they will then be able to include in their written autobiographical texts.

We look forward to reading their wonderful stories and learning some interesting facts about our students!

Miss Derbasi

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Bellfield College Canteen Senior School We are pleased to advise that the Bellfield College Canteen will reopen for a soft opening on Monday, 22nd February 2021. The canteen will be in operation on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout term 1. WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING LUNCH ORDERS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Items available over the counter: Snacks, frozen treats, and drinks will be available for purchase over the canteen counter at Recess and lunch.

Recess: 10.30am to 10.50am Lunch 1: 12.30pm – 12.50pm Senior school students are not permitted to enter the junior school playground other than to purchase items from the canteen.

Can I place a lunch order over the telephone?

Unfortunately, we do not accept orders over the telephone.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

UNIFORM SHOP Change of operating hours As of Monday 22nd February 2021, the uniform shop will be open on Monday and Wednesday ONLY

Any telephone calls to the office to change your child's dismissal arrangements. must be received before 2.30pm unless it is an emergency. We will also ask that students. are not collected from the Junior or Senior office between 3.00pm and 3.30pm. If you have a medical appointment, we ask that students are collected before 3.00pm.

These strategies are in place to ensure that teachers and students can maximise learning time and assist in keeping the dismissal as calm and safe as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

Winter Uniform Purchases Term 1, 2021 guidelines allow parents and carers to be onsite to purchase uniforms. Due to the limited space in our uniform shop only one family will be permitted access at a time.

Parents and carers are encouraged to consider their winter uniform purchases for Term 2, 2021 now.

Access to the uniform shop will only be given to those parents who have made an appointment.

Our uniform shop is open on Monday and Wednesday by appointment only.

Blazer Orders Families are encouraged to pre order their child/ren's Blazer prior to the end of term 2. It is compulsory for ALL students to wear a Blazer for school photos. School photo days are being held on the following days: Senior School Photo Day: Thursday, 3rd June 2021 The uniform shop does not take orders over the telephone for Blazers. Students are fitted for Blazers and full payment is required to place an order.

There will be NO REFUNDS or EXCHANGES for an incorrect size or purchase.

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Telling Female Stories On Screen!

Monday, 08 March 2021 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Liverpool | Young Adults Learn to tell digital stories in this workshop celebrating International Women’s Day. Get handson and learn the importance of female-led digital storytelling from Phoenix Eye Productions Expert, Maria Tran.

Suitable for ages 16+ Monday 8 March 5.30pm - 7.30pm Liverpool City Library Bookings essential

Preparing for the HSC Information Night for Parents and Teens Thursday, 11 March 2021 | 6pm - 7:30pm | Liverpool | Young Adults Hear from HSC expert Daniel Merza in this information evening for parents and teens. Equip yourself with the information you need to make wise HSC choices in 2021.

Refreshments provided.

Thursday 11 March 6pm - 7.30pm Liverpool City Library (Gold Room) Bookings essential and will open on 8 February Note: some photography will occur on the night and the photos will be used for promotional purposes.

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Parent portal Bellfield’s Student portal is a one-stop shop for everything. Students can access the portal using their school logon, which gives them access to their timetable, assessment marks, attendance history and reports from anywhere at any time.

In addition, the parent portal provides parents with 24/7 access to their child’s data. Parents can log in to access their child’s reports, attendance and welfare details as well as updating family contact details. Furthermore, if you are a parent and want to see your child’s records, contact the college and you will be given an access code for the parent portal, which you will use to access your child’s data You can access the portal here: https://bellfield.sentral.com.au/portal

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Suspension A suspension from school is offered to students as a last resort or for a breach of College rules.

Students can be suspended from school from anywhere between 2 - 3 days. The length of time is dependent upon a number of variables and is at the discretion of the CEO/Principal.

An immediate suspension will be given to a student who: swears at a teacher, engages in physical fighting, violence directed toward a person, steals from someone or engages in immoral behaviour.

Other behaviours may also result in suspension at the CEO/Principal’s discretion and include vandalism, high level bullying, an ongoing accumulation of issues and an inability to demonstrate improved behaviour.

Mobile Phones Our College is a student phone free zone.

Mobile phones MUST be placed in the school bag and switched off before entering school grounds, this includes before the 8.30am bell and after the home time bell. If seen, heard or used on school grounds devices will be confiscated immediately and held for two weeks. Please note that this also includes mobile phone devices such as Air Pods and headsets. Other technology items including IPADS and Apple watches are also not permitted.

Students also have the option of handing in their mobile phone to the senior administration office each morning. Pick up occurs at 3.20pm, not earlier.

Afternoon Detentions Your child may receive an on-the-spot afternoon detention for reasons including but not limited to: o Late to class o Out of Uniform o Non completion of class work If a student is absent from school when the afternoon detention is served, then he/she will have to serve it on another day and families will be notified accordingly.

Failure to attend the afternoon detention may result in a suspension as this is considered a serious breach of college rules.

Homework Homework is sent home every night. Please contact your child’s class teacher if you have any questions.

The Main Types of Homework are • • • •

Practice Exercises – providing students with the opportunities to apply new knowledge, or review, revise and reinforce newly acquired skills Preparatory Homework – providing opportunities for students to gain background information on a unit of study so that they are better prepared for future lessons Extension & Research Assignments – encouraging students to pursue knowledge individually Revision and consolidation – reading over class notes, applying information and organisation or reformatting notes

Students late to class Students late to class will receive an Afternoon Detention. Late to class can be defined simply as ‘wrong place, wrong time’. If a student is late to class / truant an entire period they are marked as absent on the Sentral roll marking system. This is then followed up by the class teacher and the Head of Department the next day. Continued late to class / truancy may result in further action being taken.

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Withdrawing from the College If you are withdrawing a student from the College, please be advised that 10 weeks’ notice is required If you do not provide the College 10 school weeks’ notice of withdrawing from the college, a term’s fees will be charged to your account.

Roll Call Students must arrive prior to 8.30am and will attend period 1 class immediately after the morning bell (8.30am). Attendance rolls will be marked at the commencement of period 1 and throughout the day occurring at the beginning of each period. Students late to class will be issued with an ‘on the spot’ afternoon detention.

Travel Policy Please ensure that prior to booking any holidays during term time, that you seek approval from the college. We only allow 10 school days leave maximum during a calendar year. Any families who are in breach of our travel policy will be asked to repeat their current grade.

Please note that students enrolled in the Compression classes will not be granted leave during term time.

Private Buses Students travelling to and from school via private buses should use the foot path along the front driveway. When leaving school, students must use the Junior crossing and the student exit pedestrian gate.

Afternoon Pickup and Morning Drop off – Kiss and Drop If travelling to and from school by car, pick up and drop off is strictly via the school car line zone. Car line may be accessed through the Junior school gate, follow the road through to the senior school library and wait in your car for your child. Children must wait in front of the library until mum or dad are seen to approach the library.

Students are not permitted to wait along the grass area, nor should they be encouraged to cross carline to enter your vehicle. o o o o o o o

ALL students must be picked up from the car line.

NO students will be permitted to exit to enter cars parked on the street.

Gates will open at 2.45pm.

Please join the car line. No cars will be permitted to make a right turn to enter the car line.

ALL cars must exit the driveway and turn left ONLY. Right turn and U-turns will not be permitted.

Students will be lined up in family groups during afternoon pick up to allow for faster access.

Please be respectful and courteous to our staff as they are only doing their job.

Sick Bay Illness at School o Students who are sick during the school day should: 1. See a teacher for written permission to go to the sick bay.

2. Present themselves promptly to the senior administration office.

3. Follow instructions from the administrative staff politely.

4. Stay at school until the administrative staff have contacted parents. o o

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Students must not telephone parents to arrange for their parent/guardian to collect them. This will be done by the office staff.

The sick bay is used for a short time only and students will be monitored by the senior school administration officer. If the problem persists parents or caregivers will be contacted.

For serious problems, parents or caregivers will be contacted immediately and for very serious cases medical help will be sought.

It is extremely important that the medical information in each student’s file is accurate. If there is a change in your child’s health status, the school MUST be notified. For students who are on medication parents are required to complete a ‘Prescribed Medication’ form explaining the nature of the medication and give clear guidelines for administering the medication. This form is available from the front office. Prescribed medications must be distributed from the office.

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COVID Communication for parents The NSW Health guidelines provided by the DoE advises the following:

Parents and carers should regularly be reminded that they are not permitted on school grounds except for the reasons outlined.

• Parents and carers are not allowed on school sites or at off-site school events held during

school hours except for the following purposes only:

1. Essential parent and carer meetings with teachers and/or school executives, with a scheduled appointment.

2. Entering a school administration building for the purpose of picking up your child if they are unwell 3. To attend the uniform shop via appointment only All parents are required to 'COVID Safe' Check-In at Bellfield College. Please look for the COVID Safe QR code posters when you enter the College. Be sure to sign in at the Business Support Office (white house) when you arrive.

Students should only attend school if they are well.

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Students will be sent home if they become unwell at school with even the mildest flu-like symptoms. Symptoms can be found on the Department of Health website: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncovhealth-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19#symptoms If a student has been absent due to flu-like illness or develops flu-like symptoms while at school, they are not to return to school until they have a negative COVID-19 test and are symptom free.

The negative COVID-19 test result must be sighted and received by the school for both students and staff members before their return to school Please send your negative test result to the College mobile number: 0430 842 666

Students who do not undertake a COVID-19 test result will not be permitted to return to school for a 10-day period. Additionally, they must be symptom-free for at least 3 days prior to returning to school.

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Bellfield College Uniform Senior School Senior Girls Summer Uniform (7-12) White long sleeve cotton shirt Long striped summer skirt

Senior Girls Winter Uniform (7-12) White long sleeve cotton shirt Long teal check winter skirt

Seniors – Teal head scarf Bellfield College logo bag White school socks to cover the shin or longer Black hard leather hard sole school shoes

Teal wool blend knitted jumper Teal blazer Charcoal lycra tights

Senior Girls Sport Uniform (7-10) Long teal polo shirt with logo Striped cotton long polo pants (unisex) White sport socks School hat Microfibre long jacket

Black hard leather hard sole school shoes

GIRLS

Senior Boys Summer Uniform (7-12) White short sleeve cotton shirt Charcoal wool blend long pleated pants Grey school socks to cover the ankle Seniors - School tie Bellfield College logo bag Black hard leather hard sole school shoes

Senior Boys Winter Uniform (7-12) White long sleeve cotton shirt Charcoal wool blend long pleated pants Grey school socks to cover the ankle Teal wool blend knitted jumper Teal blazer Black hard leather hard sole school shoes

Senior Boys Sport Uniform (7-10) Teal polo shirt with logo Striped cotton long polo pants (unisex) White sport socks School hat Microfibre jacket

BOYS

Sport Uniform Sports Uniform is worn for PE PRACTICALS and Sport days only. Please refer to the student timetable and CANVAS classroom for PE practicals days. o Year 7 - Year 8 students attend sport on Wednesday afternoon. o Year 9 - Year 10 students attend sport on Friday afternoon.

Students not in the correct and full summer uniform will be issued afternoon detention.

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Not wearing leather school shoes is a WHS risk and students will not be allowed to participate in practical lessons (ie Food Technology)

Senior School Contact Ms Mouina Ramadan Head of Senior School mouina.ramadan@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Cameron Barrington HSIE/English cameron.barrington@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Zeinab Rammal HSIE/English zeinab.rammal@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Ayah Balloot Head of Department – CA.L.E ayah.balloot@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Mariam Bazzi HSIE/English mariam.bazzi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Chanel Jbarah English chanel.jbarah@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Wassim Hijazi Head of Department – HSIE wassim.hijazi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mohamed Mohamedali HSIE mohamed.mohamedali@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Owen Gates Science and Mathematics owen.gates@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Hussein Akil Head of Department – PDHPE hussein.akil@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Ali Fawaz HSIE/English ali.fawaz@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Zahrah Shaddad PDHPE zahrah.shaddad@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Dr Abdi Ali Head of Department – STEM abdi.ali@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Layel Jomaa HSIE/English layel.jomaa@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mustapha Khalil Mathematics mustapha.khalil@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Javid Karimi Mathematics Coordinator javid.karimi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Monika Kumar HSIE/English monika.kumar@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Staphanie Laguna Science and Mathematics stephanie.laguna@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Moustafa Nehme Year 7 Year Advisor moustafa.nheme@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mahdi Hussain English mahdi.hussain@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Shweta Sharma Science and Mathematics shweta.sharma@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Chanel Jbarah Year 8 Year Advisor chanel.jbarah@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Riem Derbasi English and Learning Support riem.derbasi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Marwa Hijazi Science and Mathematics marwa.hijazi@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mr Mahdi Hussain Year 9 Year Advisor mahdi.hussain@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Maysaa Balhas Arabic and Languages maysaa.balhas@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Rana Chebli IST rana.chebli@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Miss Zeinab Rammal Year 10 Year Advisor zeinab.rammal@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Sasha Hayes Visual Arts sasha.hayes@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Ms Eman Soliman TAS eman.soliman@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Shweta Sharma Year 11/12 Year Advisor shweta.sharma@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Jenna Crisp Learning Support Senior School jenna.crisp@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Yasna Dench Learning Support Senior School yasna.dench@bellfield.nsw.edu.au

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A fine young man He’s a fine young man, your son.” Imagine how you’d feel if you received this compliment. I suspect you’d feel fantastic as acknowledgement that you’ve raised a fine man is probably the ultimate compliment for any parent of boys.

What traits should a male possess to make this assessment ring true?

My involvement in education and parenting over four decades has brought me close with many males at every stage of development. It appears that some males grow old but never grow up or reach that type of maturity that benefits others and allows them to prosper. Fortunately, many boys do become men who are mature, stable and reliable and it’s this model as a society that we need to set our sights on.

There are a number of traits that mature men have in common that are worth noting as we move our boys toward mature manhood. The following traits are the mark of a mature man, but by no means is it a complete list.

Gentleness The twentieth century saw manhood associated with strength, toughness and hardiness. Two world wars saw the rise of the myth that a male couldn’t cut the mustard unless he was strong, tough and hardy. Hollywood and the celebrity culture it birthed helped perpetuate this image starting way back with Marlin Brando in the ‘50s and Clint Eastwood in the ‘70s. Gentleness has been seen as a weakness for too long, which is the antithesis of the 19th Century notion that a man should always strive to be a ‘gentleman’.

Gentleness comes from confidence and mental assuredness. A gentle man is in control of his emotions and feels comfortable with the full gamut of sadness, anger, love and hope. A gentleman acts kindly and is guided by a mindset of caring, empathy and contribution.

Generosity A measure of majority is seen by how much a person can give of themselves to others. A generous man will help others, support and guide others without the wish for compensation.

Maturity also is shown when a person gives of themselves fully in a relationship, whether in friendship or an intimate relationship. Sadly, too many men hold back their thoughts and true feelings and look inward rather than outward with both their friends and life partners. Maturity only happens when a man realises that life is not about him, but about something greater.

Discipline A mark of a mature man is shown through his ability to put up with short-term pain or discomfort for long-term gain. Whether it’s an athlete sweating it out on the track, a student giving up a night out with mates to study for an exam or a father forgoing a weekend away so he can be at his child’s birthday, the ability to forgo short-term pleasure takes discipline and self-control.

Discipline, conscientiousness and self-control are required to develop the habits and patterns of behaviour that contribute to a man’s long-term healthy development. Boys often struggle to see past the immediate moment, whereas a mature man can look ahead and stick a plan, even though the journey may be long and difficult.

In closing The world wants men to grow up, see maturity as worthwhile and take the necessary steps to achieve it. As you point your son toward manhood, make gentleness, generosity and discipline the guideposts to aim for. These traits won’t limit his freedoms, but expand his possibilities as a he develops into a fine young man.

Michael Gross

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