DEC 2023
SET FOR SETON A NEWSLETTER FOR STUDENTS STARTING AT SETON IN 2024
HELLO FROM MR WALLACE It was wonderful to have you all visit Seton on Welcome Day. We often hear the term '20/20 Vision'. In its simplest interpretation, it means perfect vision. My wish for all of you coming into Seton is that you have 20/20 perfect vision as you are about to head into our school. What do I mean by having perfect 20/20 vision? … you will need to use what you have learned to make our world a better
Key Dates : Term 1 23 Jan: Uniform Shop open to Year 7 McAuley / Delany families (9am - 12pm) 24 Jan: Uniform Shop open to Year 7 MacKillop / Loyola families (9am - 12pm) 25 Jan: Uniform Shop open to Year 7 Marion / Ward (9am - 12pm)
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24 Jan: IT Setup day
… you will need to cherish the joys and successes of each and every day
31 Jan: Day 1 for Year 7s
… you will need to live your faith and count on it to help you work through life’s pain and sorrows … you will need to remember that life is about relationships with people, and … to always remember that it is the journey that is important, not the end point.
1 Feb: All students return 5 Feb: Year 7 Induction Day 13 Feb: Year 7 Parent 'Set for Seton’ Evening 16 Feb: Seton Swim Carnival
I look forward to being on this journey with you, as do the staff and rest of our College community.
28 Feb: Year 7 Immunisations (1st Round) 18 March: ACC Swim Carnival Seton's full 2023 College can be found on our website: seton.wa.edu.au/calendar
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Welcome Day Photos In your new House shirts you really looked like Seton students and a part of the College. Whether you are in McAuley, Delany, MacKillop, Loyola, Marion or Ward you will be looked after by both the older students and the staff from those Houses and in turn as you get older you will welcome and mentor the new students entering the College. We think these photos are testament to the great fun and positive interactions you had on the day! Well done for stepping out of your comfort zones and making an effort to meet new people
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We hope you had fun with us! Remember if you didn't feel 100% comfortable - that is totally fine and normal; everyone adjusts to change at different rates. Everything new feels like it doesn't fit quite right at first, but we are confident that you will settle in with time. Don't forget to ask your parents to follow Seton on Instagram and Facebook - if they haven't had a look already it will give you an insight into the learning that takes place, the fun that is had and the friendships that are made. Congratulations on graduating from Primary School. We look forward to seeing you as high school students in 2024! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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Top tips for settling into high school quickly... There are millions of students all over Australia about to start high school for the first time in 2024 and it would be a safe to say they are all feeling a tad nervous. Here are our top tips for settling in quickly.
Push yourself out of your comfort zone… make as many connections with people as you can and don’t feel like you have to have a best friend after the first few days of school. Make as many friends as possible, widen your friendship groups to include all kinds of people. If you just have a small select group of friends you won’t learn as much, nor will you feel comfortable if they are not in your classes, or they are away from school one day or you have a falling out (it happens – usually it is short lived and it is all about learning how to have good relationships).
Don’t be afraid if you feel like you know nothing. You won’t be alone. You aren’t expected to know everything. In fact, you are expected to ask lots of questions.
Look to your teachers and your parents for help. They have ‘been there and done that’ – they have a wealth of experience that you have not accumulated yet.
Don’t assume everyone is so much happier and more confident than you – everyone is a little bit scared and if you make an effort to be friendly and supportive of others they will appreciate the gesture.
Expect to get lost. Most people do. High schools are generally bigger places than primary schools. Just ask for help – it is a great way to meet new people and find where you are meant to be.
Try to be easy on yourself and go with the flow. High school is a big change in your life, but it is the first of many changes that will occur throughout your life. High school helps you to become more resilient, more adaptable and more capable.
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