Reflections

INQUIRERS

We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

Friday 26 October celebrates World Teachers’ Day in Australia. Interestingly it is celebrated on 5 October in the northern hemisphere, but as the dates always fall into school stand down period, we celebrate it on the last Friday of October each year. The day was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 1994 to recognise the role of teachers in society.

MERICI IB THEME FOR THE WEEK

We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Since starting my position at Merici College I have endeavoured to be a strong advocate and spokesperson for the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

October is the perfect time to raise aware of mental illness, reduce the stigma of people living with or caring for people with mental illness and promote positive strategies and activities, along with agencies that are there to help mental health and wellbeing in our community.

I was recently fortunate to attend the Education Executive Symposium, hosted by Australian Catholic University in Rome. We had the opportunity to hear on issues of governance, Catholic identity, and Church and Mission. Presenters included:

For young people studying and preparing for exams, there can often be a big sense of pressure. We often use ‘stress’ and ‘pressure’ interchangeably, but they are quite different. Pressure can be a time where we have a lot to do, but this can be a positive and motivating experience, and help us move forward and grow. Stress on the other hand can feel negative, and can make it harder to us to complete tasks and study.

Some signs you may be feeling stressed are: