2024 SCHOOL TERM DATES

Thank you for making Harmony Day a memorable and impactful event for our school community. Students participated in a range of activities  promoting diversity and inclusivity. The gold coin donations will be going towards our Lenten fundraiser, Project Compassion,  allowing us to extend a helping hand to those in need, both locally and globally. 

Cross Country

Congratulations to Kailin Smith and Henry Graten for their outstanding performance at last week's SSV Tennis Tournament held in Sale. 

Henry took out the Grand Final for the boys section and Kailin came Runner Up in the grand final. They will both progress to Regionals on Wed 24th April. down in Traralgon. We are all very proud of their efforts and  wish them all the best at Regionals. 

Annual school photos including sibling photos will be taken by Arthur Reed Photos on Thursday 9th
May 2024.
There is no need to return any forms or money to school.
Unique image codes will be issued to all students on/after photo day so families can register online
to view images when they become available in the webshop.
Registration is simple, just follow the 3 simple steps on your child’s personalised flyer once you
receive it and remember to add the codes for all your children attending this school.
Even if you registered last year, it’s important that you do again this year using your child’s 2024
image code to link their images for the current year with your contact details.
When images are ready to view and in the webshop, all parents who have registered will be notified
by SMS and email.
Once registered, please wait for notification that 2024 images are online to view before making
your purchase.

Tuckshop roster - Term 1

Thank you to all our tuckshop volunteers!

Time: 12.35pm - 2pm

 If you need to swap your allocated day, please contact another volunteer to make arrangements. The office should only be contacted as a last resort.

A SPECIAL REPORT: Toxic Achievement Culture

Toxic achievement culture is characterised by the entanglement of self-worth, achievement and the relentless pursuit of academic or extracurricular success - at any cost! This phenomenon goes beyond the mere quest for success. it embeds a belief in students that their merit is exclusively tied to their achievements, often propelled by intense external pressures from families, schools, and society.

Some students are overfilling their schedules with activities aimed at "getting ahead". However, the consequences are proving to be detrimental on students' mental and physical health resulting in burnout and heightened levels of stress. This culture is also being aggravated by parental expectations, peer competition and a relentless comparison ethos often driven by social media.

There is nothing wrong with having ambition, but it's crucial to ensure that this desire doesn't push our young people into a toxic cycle of achievement and make them feel that they must achieve in order to matter. The relentless drive to excel is leading many students to prioritise accolades over genuine learning and personal growth, often at the expense of their own wellbeing and interpersonal relationships. As adult carers, we need to advocate for a more balanced and holistic approach to achievement, emphasising the importance of resilience, wellbeing, and the pursuit of diverse interests.

This Special Report will help you understand the signs of toxic achievement, and how to address them so as to teach students how to adopt a better work/life balance.

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact the school for further information or seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your special report:
https://sttsale.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-toxic-achievement-culture