principal’s note
What a great start to 2014 and what
with several exclaiming how they
a jam-packed first term! The Mentor
could have listened to him all day!
Program under the new tutelage of
And our Year 12s have benefited by
Assistant Principal Aldo Longobradi has
making connections with past Eynesbury
had a number of inspiring and entertaining
students, who reflected on their
speakers with important messages.
Eynesbury experiences, their success at
All year levels were entertained
university or other pathways, and advice
by Mary Aloisi from Catch My Drift. Her sessions approached some fairly
about getting through Year 12. It was great to see new and familiar
significant issues relevant to young
faces during our first Open Day in March,
people in a realistic yet empowering
when we welcomed the largest number
way. They focus on empowering young
of people to the event since 2007.
people, understanding mental health
We open the doors again on Tuesday
issues, and suicide prevention.
13 May during a busy school day. It is
The Year 10 program had a health
uplifting to witness the looks on the faces
focus which had them looking at
of parents and prospective students as
relationships, goal setting, friendships
they are walked through the College.
and settling in to new school. Visits to
They see teachers working with students
the CBD Goodlife Gym and bowling
they know personally, operating in an
game were popular sessions.
atmosphere of mutual respect which
A highlight for Year 11s Mentor Program
provides parents with real confidence,
included Monty Pryor, an indigenous
and students often point out the personal
presenter, who spoke about intercultural
satisfaction and liberation they feel when
and indigenous understanding. Students
learning in such an environment.
were able to participate in cultural dance,
I invite you to join us for our first Open
music and discussion.
Afternoon of the year from 2pm-4pm.
Energetic and engaging speaker, Paul
Stay up to date with events,
Dillon, an expert on alcohol consumption
pictures, videos and news via our
and safe partying, returned to Eynesbury
social media pages but for now
to give our students advice on how to
happy reading, and I hope you
look out for themselves and their friends
all had a great Holiday!
at parties. The ever-popular Paul is always a sure highlight for students
John Warren
03 t /01 2014