The Roar Newsletter Issue 29 Term 3 2019

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Thursday 19 September 2019

upcoming major events

A conversation with the Head of College Mr John Weeks Head of College

The Drought… and young people Prolonged drought impacts on everyone, but especially on our families who are working in our agricultural and related industries. As a college, in the drought affected Western region of NSW, we are very much aware of the impact our farming families are experiencing and I want to assure families that we will work together to maintain each child’s continuity of education through this challenging time. Our focus is on the wellbeing of each child in our care as they navigate the impact that drought has on their family. This drought is being referred to as the ‘worst’ in recorded history. For young people learning, reading, seeing and experiencing this, it means that they are living through something not previously encountered. UNICEF (United Nations International Children Emergency Fund) is responding to needs of children who are living with drought by giving them a voice and a genuine sense of empowerment through participation in the first NSW Youth Summit on Living with Drought. Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795

All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795

Young people aged 14-24 have been invited to apply to attend this threeday conference to come together with policymakers to discuss the challenges they face living with drought and how responses can be improved.

26 September 2019

Bike Day

By connecting, engaging and reflecting together, they will explore ways decisionmakers can better support young people to build resilience and become better prepared to reduce the negative impacts of ongoing and future drought.

Students bring their bikes or scooters to school for safety talks and then go for a ride.

Scots All Saints College to Contribute I am delighted that four of our students 26 September 2019 have been selected to attend the NSW Teen Brain - Buy your ticket now Youth Summit on Living with Drought. David Gillispie presents a seminar on his latest book Teen Brain at Charles Sturt University. Holly Stokes, Felicity Webb, Harriett Mitchell and Will Thomas are our representatives at the Summit which will be held from 9-11 October. I know that they will make a significant contribution to the Summit, as well as gain valuable information to share with all of us about coping with living in the severe drought conditions.

27 September 2019

Year 12 Valedictory Dinner More details on the UNICEF NSW Youth This special night for Year 12 students will be held at the Bathurst Goldfields. Summit on Living with Drought can be For more events view our found at www.unicef.org.au Online Calendar Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790

scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au 02 6331 3911

info@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au


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