a positive and healthy approach to the final few weeks in the lead up to QCS. There is a saying, ‘worrying is like sitting in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but doesn’t get you far.’ My advice to students is; try to eat well, sleep well and work productively. Switch off Facebook and remain positive in your approach. Good luck, Year 12! Resilience – A final note Resilience can refer to the ability to bounce back or to persist with grit through the hard times such as exam and assignment pressure, friendship issues, failure and emotional ups and downs. Australian Psychologist Andrew Fuller defines it as, ‘the happy knack of being able to bungy jump through the pitfalls of life’. There is evidence to suggest that resilience skills, attitudes and behaviours can be refined, developed or learnt from scratch. And so, as a College, we will continue on making resiliency a key focus in our ambition to grow good kids. The five elements that contribute to resilience are: Optimism, Solution Orientation, Individual Accountability, Openness and Flexibility and Managing Stress and Anxiety. Having recently visited the Year 11 camp, where all of the students were pushed to and at times beyond their perceived limits and then spending last Friday with them in Christian Studies classes, it reaffirmed to me that the diversity of activities on offer that promote the development of the whole self are incredibly important aspects of the St Andrews experience.
Art News MS Performance Showcase Tuesday 10th September, 6.30pm This evening is a special showcase of our talented MS Performers. The night will feature Concert Band, MS and Combined Dance Troupe, MS Dance Elective, MS Music Makers and invited soloists. All welcome. Upcoming Music Events “Twilight Classics” September 2nd 4.45 – 6.00 p.m Parents and friends are invited to hear an hour of classical music in the Staff Common Room in the new administration building. Refreshments will be provided. Please note, it is important to RSVP Miss Moore for catering and seating purposes. gendim@salc.qld. edu.au Cultural Awards Evening 2013 Friday 11th October 6.30pm This year our Cultural Awards Evening will be held at the end of Week 1, Term 4. Letters have been sent home to the JS students who are eligible to receive an award. If your child has been involved in Arts Activities outside of the College, please email performingarts@salc.qld.edu.au Also if your child meets the criteria below but has not received a letter please also email us. In MS/SS students are to complete the Cultural Surveys and return to Miss Scott. Below is the Criteria for Cultural Awards for students Years 4 – 12. Essential Criteria for all levels: Active Participation in school cultural activities. Please note criteria is applicable from Years 4 - 12.
Virginia Warner Deputy Principal Head of Secondary School
Bronze Award This is awarded to students who have been involved in several ( 3 – 4 ) cultural groups/activities throughout the year OR Passed Grade 5 or above in Music, Dance or Speech & Drama Exam OR Are nominated for outstanding contribution to a school ensemble/activity