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Touchstones – 7 April 2022
Principal’s Message
Edmund Rice Education Australia Touchstones
Inclusive Community
Our community is accepting and welcoming, fostering right relationships and committed to the common good
Year 7 Information Night
It was wonderful to be able to invite
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Easter Liturgy
The tradition of sharing our Holy Week celebration with St Joseph’s College to remember the significance of Easter continued this year.
Once again, the ERC was packed with students, and staff from both Colleges. This was a solemn ceremony of prayer, song, and drama.
The Passion of Christ is followed by witnessing the Stations of the Cross. Our Year 10 and 12 students were outstanding in presenting the final days of Jesus.
The musicians on the day, under the guidance of the music staffs from both Colleges produced brilliant performances and created a great atmosphere in the hall. Congratulations to all the students who prepared so thoroughly for this wonderful community event.
A final thank you to all who contributed to the most important liturgical event on the Christian calendar.
Mr Beacroft
Director of Mission and Identity
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The Fathering Project
Hello fathers, father figures, significant role models and carers
As we draw to the end of Term 1, we have the opportunity to take a bit of a breather as we embark on Easter Break. Holiday periods are always a great time to pause and spend quality time with family and even get the chance to make a greater connection. We are constantly learning about our children, even when we think we aren’t learning anything because we are frustrated by them. Take this time to reflect on your relationship with your children and try to understand what may be happening for them. Here is some information on what happens with adolescents and their emotions. Please take time to read and absorb and perhaps put into action.
Emotions
Emotions often run high during adolescence due to all the restructuring in the brain and hormones interacting in this process. While there is more activity in the emotional sections of the brain (the limbic system) there is also disruption in the planning and impulse control parts of the brain (the frontal lobes and the prefrontal cortex). See the link for more information below.
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Dad-Proof Tips
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For more information on the Fathering Project you can click on this link https://thefatheringproject.org/. If you would like to register and be a part of The Fathering Project through the school and get access to more resources please click on this link Click Here.
Happy Easter everyone. May you stay well, safe and connected.
Marcus Missio-Spiteri
College Counsellor
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Mission & Identity
SECTV Homeroom Edition
Click the YouTube link below for the latest edition of SECTV hosted by Prefects Ryan Green and Ronan Grattan.
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Mission & Identity
Waterford Opportunities Term 2, 2022
Some examples of Waterford opportunities for Term 2 include:
Homeless sleepout - Thursday 28 April
The Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal
Edmund Rice International - walk, run, cycle, swim, surf, skate to raise money for the local community
Peer mentoring - reading, numeracy assistance to other students
St John's First Aid Course
Portfolio meeting attendance and involvement
Clean Up Australia
Clean4Shore program
Coast Shelter assistance
Kings Cross excursion
Local community events eg sports clubs, surf clubs, parishes
Students should see Mr Dell or your Religious Education teacher for more information.
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Mission & Identity
Founder’s Day 2022
Founders Day Celebration - 9 September 2022
Purpose of the day:
Develop belonging and community for the students and staff at St Edward's College
Raise approximately $20,000 for our Christian Brothers' Mission in Kenya following our Justice and Solidarity, and Inclusive Community EREA Touchstones
To have fun
What the day will look like:
BBQ lunch
Raffles (100 prizes)
Games and activities including: run the gauntlet, adrenalin rush, stairs sprint, computer games, movies, lolly shop, table tennis, casino games, skateboarding competition, hammer the nail, fake injuries special effects, ultimate frisbee, golf chipping, ice cream parlour, live music and much more
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A Day in the Life of St Edward’s
Nearly 200 Year 6 boys from across the coast were welcomed by the College attending a 'Day in the Life' where they experienced hands on learning activities.
The boys had the opportunity to engage in Science, Music, French, Art, Woodwork and PDHPE. The Leaders of Learning who led each of the activities, were supported by our aspiring student leaders from Year 10. A great day was had by all.
Testimonial: The students of St Patrick’s had a fantastic day. The teachers were fantastic. I would also like to personally thank the Year 10 boys who led our students around for the day. They were awesome, respectful and energetic. Such wonderful examples of outstanding students at St Edward’s. They engaged so well with the boys ensuring a calm and relaxed day. - Lee Sullivan, St Patrick's Teacher.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, The Entrance and St John Fisher Catholic School
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Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Wyoming and St John the Baptist Catholic School
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
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St Patrick's Catholic School
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Other Schools
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Curriculum
Maths Week
Maths Week was held again this year at St Edward's College, with celebrations taking place throughout Week 6, aligning with International Pi Day on 14 March. Throughout the Week, various activities and initiatives were offered, exposing the boys to the wide world of mathematics.
Inquisitive Minds
On Tuesday of Week 6, the College invited Inquisitive Minds to come in and run sessions with all of Year 8. Inquisitive Minds is a hands-on, engaging workshop, where the boys are able to compete in problem solving challenges in groups, while learning important skills that can benefit them in the classroom along the way. It was great to see so many boys completely immersed and engaged in the activities throughout the day. The workshops were assisted throughout the day by Year 10 leaders, who did a fantastic job in ensuring everything ran smoothly. A special thank you to Mr Marks, who coordinated the running of the day – it was very well organised, resulting in its success!
Art Competition
Year 8 Art classes joined in the Maths Week fun again this year, creating cityscape artworks based on the digits of Pi. Over the week some great artworks were produced and five of the best were chosen to receive prizes – Congratulations to Luka Coughlan-Berg, Max Young, Callum Griffin, Harry Call and Reid Spokes. A big thank you to the Art staff for running the Pi Cityscapes Art competition and joining in on the Maths Week fun!
Football Kicking Competition
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This year the Academic Portfolio came up with a new Maths Week initiative – a football kicking competition. A number of teachers and students nominated themselves to compete in the competition. Competitors had to kick a rugby league ball off a tee three times, with the distances measured each time. Students from the College were given the opportunity to submit their estimates for who would kick the longest and how far each teacher and student would kick on average. Prizes would be awarded to the students with the closest estimates.
Unfortunately, due to the non-stop rain we have had for the past couple of months, we had to postpone the competition for a later date.
Thank you to the Academic Portfolio, Mrs Abbott-Atchison and Mr Rozario for their work in planning this activity!
Assembly and Pi Recital
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The celebration of Maths Week concluded on Friday 11 March, with the College assembly taking on a maths theme. This year’s assembly took on a more interactive approach with the audience being asked various brainteasers and receiving rewards for correct answers. It was fantastic to see so many students getting involved!
During the assembly the College was also treated to the annual Pi Recital in which students from various years battled to recall Pi to the most number of decimal places possible. This year saw the highest number of competitors we’ve had since the initiation of the Pi Recital and it was another exciting battle that kept the whole assembly on the edge of their seats. Much to the shock of the audience, 2021 Champion and Year 10 student Kai Maitland was knocked off by two incredible Year 7 students, who ended up reciting 120 digits of Pi. The eventual winner of the Pi Recital was Josh Saul, with Max Klein-Schiphorst coming in second place. A huge congratulations goes out to both these Year 7 students as well as everyone else involved!
Thank you to all the staff and students who were involved in Maths Week 2022, in particular Mrs Abbott-Atchison, Mr Rozario and the Academic Portfolio for all of their efforts in the design and implementation of the activities throughout the week.
Lachlan Butt
Leader of Learning – Mathematics
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Curriculum
Year 9 Pop-Up Museum
In Week 8, our Year 8 History Students created a Pop-Up Museum of Viking artefacts that they had created themselves.
The resulting museum was filled with quality artefacts and descriptions that gave wide insight into Viking life. Objects included shields, axes, jewellery, and models of longhouses and longships. Museum descriptions told our viewers what the objects were, how they were made, where they were made and found and what this reveals about Viking life.
Congratulations to Year 8 on such excellent work.
It is also important to acknowledge the many people in the school who help make such a great opportunity available. These include our maintenance staff who set up the space, library staff who provided access to excellent resources of Viking artefacts and the many teachers who guided the students and received and set up the display. It is exciting to be part of such a community.
Jacqueline Quennelle
HSIE Teacher
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Curriculum
Happy Easter from the Photography Faculty
During Week 9, students in Year 10 and 11 Photography were lucky to be able to photograph a group of baby bunnies for an Easter Photoshoot.
The boys had to focus on a moving subject, all while trying to maintain lighting and patience, as they waited for the perfect shot.
Many thanks to Miss Saxon for providing access to our cute little subjects! Please enjoy some of the highlights of our shoots.
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Adventures at Year 9 Camp
Between 23 and 25 March, Year 9 spent two nights and three days on camp at Wee Jasper, just outside Yass.
The area is notable for its river systems and the many caving opportunities which was the focus of the camp experience. I was so impressed with the behaviour, resilience, determination, commitment, and comradeship the students displayed during the activities and in their relationships with their peers. The activities varied greatly but drew out the adventurous nature of the students.
The camp was well organised and ran very smoothly due to the professionalism and commitment of all Australian Outdoor Education staff and of course the St Edward’s College staff who came along and supported Year 9 in their activity groups. In speaking with the boys over the last couple of days and in feedback from parents, one can only say that the experience at Wee Jasper was a tremendous success and enjoyed by many.
Mr Speziale
Year 9 Pastoral Leader
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Sport
Sports News
Congratulations
Sydney Metro Under 15’s Rugby League Selection Trials
On Wednesday 23 March the following boys were selected in the Sydney Metro Team: Luke Shereb, Cooper Jones, Sam Flakus, Archie Mesritz, Max Taylor, Darcy Smith and Oscar Mahoney. The boys now head to the NSWCCC Rugby League Championships in May at St Mary’s.
Cross Country
Due to the ongoing issues with wet weather and the sodden state of the ovals, we will be holding off on the running of the selection races for the Under 13, 14 and 15 age groups.
These will now be run on the first Friday (Week 1 Term 2 – Friday 29 May) back next term during Friday Afternoon Activities. The Broken Bay Cross Country will be held in Week 3 on Monday 9 May at St Ives Showground.
Representative Postponements
The NSW All Schools Team Triathlon (Wednesday 16 March) and the Broken Bay (BBSSSA) Under 13 Touch Football Gala Day (Tuesday 29 March) have both been postponed. Currently no new dates have been set for either event.
The NSWCCC Under 15’s Touch Football championships, after being cancelled last week with now be run as a selection trial on Friday 8 April. Successful applicants will be notified early this week. A date for the Under 18’s trials has yet to be set.
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Representative Sport
Coming Up in Sport
Week
Event
Venue
Date
Term 1, Week 10
NSWCCC Swimming Carnival
SOPAC, Homebush
Wednesday 6 April 2022
Term 2, Week 1
BBSSSA Intermediate Football Championships
Cromer Park, Cromer
Friday 29 April 2022
Term 2, Week 2
BBSSSA Opens Football Championships
Cromer Park
Tuesday 3 May 2022
Term 2, Week 2
Central Coast Schools AFL
TBC
Tuesday 3 May 2022
Term 2, Week 2
Broken Bay Open Football Selection Trials
St Leo's College
Thursday 5 May 2022,
3.45 to 4.45 pm
NSWCCC Representative Sport
The following sports have selection events coming up in Term 2 that students can register for on the Catholic Schools NSW website:
Sport
Closing Date
Event Date
Under 16 and Under 18 Rugby Union
Friday 9 April 2022
Under 16 - Tuesday 26 and 27 April 2022
Under 18 - Tuesday 26 April 2022
Opens Basketball
Friday 22 April 2022
Monday 2 May 2022
Under 16 Football (Soccer)
Tuesday 26 April 2022
Wednesday 4 May 2022
Under 16 and Opens Hockey
Thursday 19 May 2022
Monday 30 May 2022
Registration Process
If you have never registered a child for a NSWCCC sport previously
SETTING UP A NEW ACCOUNT
Go to the Catholic Schools NSW Sport website https://csnsw.sport/
Click on Create Account which is located in the blue box on the top right-hand side of the page
Click on ‘Parent’
Complete all the fields and click on ‘Create Account’
ADDING A CHILD
Once you have logged in as a parent, click on ‘Add Child’
Complete all fields.
Please note: If your child has changed schools, please ensure that you update school details in child’s profile
If you have registered a child for a NSWCCC sport previously
REGISTER FOR A SPORT
Scroll to your child’s profile
Click on ‘Register for a Sport’
Select the Sport from “available sport registration” e.g. (BROKEN BAY SWMMING TEAM - CCC SELECTIONS)
Click ‘Next’ and complete all the following information and consent pages
The final section will require payment for the event levy and compulsory uniform items (you can remove items if you already have them from a previous year)
Once you have completed all sections and payment has been made an email to your child’s principal will be sent to them for approval.
If you have any queries, please contact –
Karen Grant
Catholic Schools Broken Bay (CSBB)
Head of Secondary Sport
Mobile: 0400 527 360
Email: karen.grant@dbb.catholic.edu.au
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Careers/Vocational Education
St Edward’s College Career Pathways – Parent Webinar
St Edward's Presents
Where are the Jobs on the Central Coast - Free Parent Webinar
With a Special Focus on Apprenticeships and Traineeships
If your son or daughter wants to live and work on the Central Coast then this webinar is not to be missed!
On Wednesday 4 May parents are invited to our Virtual presentation from 6.30 pm to 7.45 pm on Where are the jobs on the Central Coast?
Guest Speakers
Michael Brolly
Central Coast Industry Hub
Will present key industries on the coast, where the jobs are and the industries crying out for young people as well as what skills employers are seeking.
Jemma Tesoriero
Central Coast Group Training
Will discuss apprenticeships and traineeships, what employers are looking for and how your teenager can gain an edge over other candidates?
Julie-Anne Goodwin
North Construction
Grant Sullivan
Borg
Local companies sharing their success story and career pathway opportunities for your son and daughter.
Click to Register: Where are the jobs on the Central Coast? Webinar
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Careers – University Information
Please see the links below for the latest university information.
2023 Undergraduate Prospectus and Undergraduate Guide Order Form
Click here to order our 2023 Undergraduate Prospectus and 2023 Undergraduate Guide.
Digital versions of our guides can be located on our website via this link.
For further information please do not hesitate to get in touch with your Future Students contact or email futurestudents@newcastle.edu.au
Joint Medical Program (JMP) Info Session
Date: Wednesday 11 May 2022
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Click here to register
STUDYING MEDICINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
The Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD - JMP) is an innovative five year degree that will prepare you for an exciting and rewarding medical career. Delivered in partnership with the University of New England, Hunter New England Local Health District and Central Coast Local Health District our students’ graduate ready to play a key role in shaping and improving future health care for individuals and communities. Students enrolled at the University of Newcastle have the opportunity to preference two different first year locations now, opening up the opportunity to study closer to home.
This session will look at the JMP program and admission criteria, pathways and study locations, whilst getting first hand experiences from current students and academics.You will have the chance to hear from leading academics who teach into the program, as well as current students and junior doctors. Lots of opportunity for small group discussion.
We hope to answer all your questions about medicine as a career
Register for our free Postgrad Info Sessions
Thinking of taking the next step in your career, or wanting a career change? Learn how you can achieve this by attending one of our Postgrad Info Sessions on 6 and 7 April 2022. Come along, grab a bite to eat and have a one-on-one chat with our academics and professional staff. With over 85 postgraduate degrees to choose from, the University of Newcastle offers flexible study options to suit your lifestyle, and help you achieve your goals.
CALLAGHAN CAMPUS
Date: Wednesday 6 April 2022
Time: 4pm – 6pm
NUSPACE
Date: Thursday 7 April 2022
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Click below to confirm which event would be best suited for you, and register now. Those who attend and complete a feedback survey will be in the running to win an Apple Watch!
REGISTER NOW
Complete a Bachelor of Podiatry within 3 years at the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast Campus
The University of Newcastle's Bachelor of Podiatry program is offered in our Central Coast Campus, and can be completed within 3 years of full time study. This degree is accredited by the Australia and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council.
After graduating, you will also be eligible to apply for registration with the Podiatry Registration Board of Australia via the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
The Central Coast has a proud history of world-class teaching, learning and research in our region dating back more than three decades. During this time, a strong community of career-ready students has flourished, with the campus shaping graduates into key members of our local area – and the world
University of Newcastle's Q Building: First in Regional NSW to receive a world leading 6 star rating!
University of Newcastle's newest building has achieved the highest rating awarded by Green Star, an internationally recognised rating system, setting the standard for healthy, resilient, positive buildings and places, that was founded by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) in 2003. Click here to find out more.
The Q Building is located in Honeysuckle and is home to the expanded Creative Industries facilities and the Integrated Innovation Hub.
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Considering a Career in Medicine or Dentistry?
UCAT, Interviews, Med School Applications, Pathways into Medicine and Dentistry (for universities in Australia)
Free Webinar
An Excellent Opportunity for Students, Teachers, and Parents
~ 14 April 2022 (Thursday), 7.00pm – 9.00pm (AEST) ~
REGISTER NOW
An invaluable forum recommended to students considering a career in Medicine or Dentistry, and especially for those who already know that they will be sitting the UCAT or attending Med School Interviews.
This forum is an excellent opportunity for teachers, students and parents to find out about the UCAT, Interviews, Pathways into Medicine, and have all questions answered by expert teachers who have been working in the field since 1999.
The session is PACKED with invaluable information during which we will be covering the following topics, and more.
What is UCAT? UCAT scores? UCAT Sub-tests?
Year 10, 11 and 12 - things to consider now.
The Undergraduate Selection Criteria
Application process into universities for medicine and dentistry
When and who can sit the UCAT
GAMSAT
Can you prepare for the UCAT?
Undergraduate interview process
Med School Applications
Gap Year
Alternative degrees and career choices
Q & A
Find out about UCAT & Interview preparation resources & services NIE offers
Coming Up! Next UCAT and Interview Preparation Event
Attention Years 10, 11 and 12
Head-start or Continue your UCAT Preparation
Simulated UCAT Day Workshop
In-person attendance dates:
Melbourne (Richmond) - 10 April 2022
Sydney (Chatswood) - 17 April 2022 (limited spots left)
Adelaide (UniSA) - 23 April 2022
Brisbane (UQLD, St Lucia) - 26 June 2022
Live online workshop date is also available:
Saturday 16 April 2022
ENROL & Workshop Details
Head-start Interview Preparation
Recommended for Year 11 and 12 students
7 - 8 May 2022 - (Live Online Interactive)
Limited Spots
Find out why you should start medical school interview preparation in Year 11?
ENROL
Complete UCAT Courses - various levels of preparation and options available to meet individual student needs.
UCAT Preparation Workshop - 5 sections of the UCAT covered + full mock exam under timed conditions + introduction to medical interviews.
UCAT Training Digital Platform - UCAT Kaplan Platform - Affordable and superior to any other training available worldwide.
UCAT Textbooks - recommended list of textbooks to support your UCAT and Interview preparation.
Medical Interviews Workshop - lift your performance above the competition, validating your sincerity and burning positive lasting impressions into the minds of the selection panel.
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Careers/Vocational Education
Careers – Opportunities and News
Please see the links below for opportunities and the latest news from Careers,
Career Pathways Presentation Week for Year 10 Students
To assist Year 10 students make decisions about their pathway post school we have invited the following providers to present to interested students in the theatre at lunch time.
Monday 2 May – University of Newcastle
Tuesday 3 May – Australian Defence Force
Wednesday 4 May – Macquarie University
Thursday 5 May – Australian Catholic University
Friday 6 May – Central Coast Group Training – Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Please encourage your son to attend.
Micromex is a Market Research company located in the Tuggerah Business Park and we currently have positions available for Market Research Interviewers.
The hours of the role are from 5pm - 8:30pm weekdays and 10am-4pm weekends so fit ideally with High School Students around their studies, we also offer a very attractive rate of pay.
We would very much appreciate if you could share our current job advertisement with the relevant people (be it career advisors, etc.).
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If you would like to ask any questions about our company, or speak with somebody prior to sharing our job ad, please contact:
Matthew Johnston
Call Centre Supervisor
(02) 4352 2388
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Parent Connection
Winter Uniform
College Winter Uniform
Term 2 is fast approaching and the full winter uniform must be worn from day 1 of Term 2. To ensure you have your full winter uniform in time, the uniform shop now has blazers and trousers available every Monday and Friday 8.00 am - 9.00 am, alternatively orders can be placed online at www.cowanlewis.com.au
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Term 2 Canteen Menu
See the link below to the College website for the Term 2 Canteen Daily Menu and Specials Menu.
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Parent Ideas: Will Smith – What to Tell Our Kids
Will Smith hit Chris Rock. What do we tell our kids?
This week, the biggest news event wasn’t war in Ukraine, floods on Australia’s East Coast, or even COVID surges. Instead, it was a story of an angry celebrity (Will Smith) storming the Oscars stage and hitting the comedian (Chris Rock) who made an inappropriately targeted joke at the expense of the angry man’s wife(Jada Pinkett Smith). And everybody is talking about it. Including our children.
How do we talk to our children about this incident?
What to Talk About With Your Children
The Smith/Rock saga offers an amazing opportunity to have real conversations with your kids about big questions we all face. But I think we can go a little deeper. Rather than talking to your kids, now’s the time for some really fascinating and important questions.
One of the most powerful ways that we build resilience in our children is by helping them to discover their identity. And we do that by asking them questions. In the wake of this incident we could ask questions so our children can learn about the kinds of people they are.
We can ask them questions about violence, like:
“Why do you think Will Smith hit Chris Rock?”
“Should he have done that?”
“When is it ok to hit someone and when is it not ok?”
“Should anyone ever hit anyone?”
We can ask them questions about humour, like:
“Is it ok to tell jokes at someone else’s expense?”
“How should we respond when someone tells an unkind joke?”
“What kind of humour is really funny, and what kind of humour isn’t?”
“Why do you think so many comedians make jokes at the expense of other people?”
We can even ask questions about honour, and feminism, like:
“Does a man have a responsibility to defend his wife or those close to him if someone offends them?”
“How might he defend them best? With fists? With words? Or in some other way?”
“What does this tell us about gender stereotypes? Women have to have beautiful hair? Men are strong and can hit people they disagree with or are offended by? Women are helpless?”
“Why is it more offensive to joke about a woman who has lost her hair than it is to joke about a man who has lost his hair and is bald?”
How Counterfactuals Can Help
You may have heard of counterfactuals. A counterfactual is simply something that didn’t happen, but could have. It’s kind of like saying, “if koalas had wings, they could fly.” And counterfactuals provide us with all the tools we need to have quality conversations about tricky topics with our children.
Some fascinating counterfactuals you can ask your children (that will help them disentangle their feelings about violence, race, gender, and more) are:
“What if a white man (like Seinfeld) told the joke and Will Smith (a black man) hit him?”
“What if Chris Rock (a black man) told the joke and a white man (Hugh Jackman) hit him?”
“What if Jada Pinkett Smith got off her seat and hit Chris Rock? Is it ok for a woman to hit a man?”
Teaching Empathy and Humanity
Regardless of your views, or the views of your child, this incident also gives us the chance to teach empathy for both Smith and Rock.
For example, if you or your child think Smith did the wrong thing, ask, “Have your emotions ever gotten the better of you?” “Was he trying to ruin the night for everyone?” “Why did his brain flip its lid?” (Smith has said that “when I was nine years old I watched my father punch my mother in the side of the head so hard that she collapsed… I saw her spit blood… that moment in the bedroom, probably more than any other moment in my life, has defined who I am.”) Without excusing Smith, that moment and his inability to stop his father has probably played a part in what he did.
Empathy is feeling someone’s emotion in your heart. This conversation allows us to have compassion for the perpetrator and the victim.
And Chris Rock was just doing what decades of comics have done before him - picked on rich, successful people in the room. In poor taste, but can we have a sense of the humanity of both people without excusing them?
When we ask these kinds of questions, with curiosity and openness, we do a few important things for our children:
We build trust into our relationships. Our children know we are interested in them, their views, and their values. They see that we’re not trying to impose ideas. We’re real conversation partners. They belong with us, are safe sharing with us, and can learn with us.
We show them we believe in them. This fosters a sense of competence and capability. They learn to articulate their views, feelings, and reactions. Moreover, if we take our time and respond with gentle questioning, they learn that challenging topics can be broached respectfully, and ideas can be shared, even if the people in the conversation don’t completely agree with one another.
We teach them, specifically, about who they are. This happens because as they share their ideas, they’re tapping into their values. They’re shaping what they believe as they speak their words. It empowers them to continue talking, and continue discovering values that build identity.
Importantly, asking these questions of our children - and hearing their responses - opens them up to hearing our reactions, our values, and the ideas that make us who we are.
And finally: Will Smith apologised. Eventually. Via his publicist. Talking with your children about what makes a good apology might make for a very useful family discussion.
This week as you talk with your children about the Smith/Rock saga, withhold judgment, invite ideas, and watch your child grow in character right before your eyes.
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Positive Reporting, COVID Information and Correspondence Term 1, 2022
Please see below correspondence emailed home in Term 1 2022, regarding COVID information and STUDENT POSITIVE RESULT reporting link.
Please notify the College of a positive student test result via the following link: CLICK HERE
Year 7 Information Evening Presentation - Sent 31 March 2022
Year 7 Setting Up Flexischools Account - Sent 16 March 2022
Year 7 Information Evening - Sent 15 March 2022
RAHT Third Round Distribution - Sent 15 March 2022
Year 9 RAHT Third Round Distribution - Sent 15 March 2022
Years 7 and 9 NAPLAN Letter - Sent 15 March 2022
Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN Information - Sent 15 March 2022
Year 10 Parent Webinar - Post School Options - Sent 14 March 2022)
Year 7 Mother's Day Liturgy Invitation
Year 9 Camp Information and Consent Form - Sent 3 March 2022
Year 10 - 2022 Parents Talking Careers Webinar - Sent 1 March 2022
2022 Collection Notice for Parents - Sent 18 February 2022
COVID-19 Communication - Sent 18 February 2022
Year 7 Day Camp Information and Consent Form - Sent 16 February 2022
COVID-19 Communication - Sent 11 February 2022
RAHT Distribution Weeks 3-4 - Sent 9 February 2022
Year 7 Diagnostic Testing Information - Sent 9 February 2022
Year 7 Parent Information Letter - Sent 7 February 2022
COVID-19 COVID Update - Sent 4 February 2022
Rapid Antigen Home Test Kit Collection - Sent 2 February 2022
2022 Sport and Representative Opportunities - Sent 31 January 2022
Year 7 2022 Commencement - Sent 24 January 2022
Year 8 2022 Commencement - Sent 24 January 2022
Year 9 2022 Commencement - Sent 24 January 2022
Year 10 2022 Commencement - Sent 24 January 2022
Year 11 2022 Commencement - Sent 24 January 2022
Year 12 2022 Commencement - Sent 24 January 2022
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Positions Vacant
Please see the link below for the positions vacant currently advertised on our website.
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