I would like to draw attention to the safety of our students using social media, gaming platforms, Facebook, Tik Tok, Snapchat, the list goes on and on.  It is extremely difficult to keep your children from these platforms as they become teenagers in a fast-growing world. Our children have instant access to more information and social connection than ever before, and while this can be a great instrument to build relationships and stay connected it also comes with some powerful downfalls. The disconnect between the written word and the damage it can do are often not realised by young adults.

Our children are writing texts that they may never say in person. Our children/students are kind, empathetic, spontaneous and fiercely protective of each other.  With this sometimes comes messages and snaps that are inappropriate, volatile and threatening, which can result in it spilling over into the school environment, damaging friendships and peer connections in the process.

Our job as educators and parents is to keep educating our young adults around the consequences and dangers of inappropriately using social media. Teaching them the skills to block, delete and report unwanted contact. Our recent ‘Do It For Dolly Day’ highlighted the devasting effects cyber bullying can have on our young people. Our students are very strong in knowing the rules of appropriate online etiquette and when used appropriately is a wonderful tool, but they continue to need our ongoing monitoring, education and support to manage the use of online platforms in a responsible manner. Thank you to all our families who continue to work with the school and the community in supporting our students to use these platforms effectively.

Take care,

Kylie Carter.

It is all go, go, go at the Terang Campus. The middle of Term Two see’s all students really enjoying their learning and extra-curricular activities.

Our Inquiry focus of ‘Frogs and their habitats are progressing well with all students continuing to construct their individual habitats.

Swimming and horse riding are continuing and it is great to see everyone progressing well in their allotted activity.

After such a dry few months, it was great to see the rain this week.

Lisa’s class did a great job preparing Potato Salad and Kofta Meatballs for Middle Years students to enjoy on Wednesday.

The recipe is attached, for anyone who wants to prepare it at home.

These two amazing students have been working on a private project with the aim to support the homeless in our local area.

They noticed the amount of homeless when in Colac during their swimming programme.

We have contacted Salvation army in Colac and they would be grateful of support. They suggested items that would be of use for the homeless are

Food, sanitary items, jumpers, beanies, scarves, blankets etc.

There is also an initiative called the Otway TentCare, where new and used tents can be donated and the initiative will fix them and redistribute to those in need in our community.

If you are able to help in any way please bring items to school by June 11^th and we will then have a trip to Colac Salvation Army to deliver the much needed items.

Thanks for your support

Kye, Miles and Jen

Project Rockit are coming to Hampden on Tuesday 17^th June.

Years 7-9              9.15-10.30am

Years 10-12         11.30-12.45pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM4cZNv4qdU